🌱 How one runner’s River Road miles toward Bogota built marathon grit
Bogota, New Jersey Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Bogota! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How one runner’s River Road miles toward Bogota built marathon grit
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Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny; hot, less humid, temps: high: 91, low: 69.
- Sunday: Hot with clouds and sun, with a high of 90 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Running, Freedom and Mental Strength: Yoel Goldblatt's Story (jewishlink.news) — Runner Yoel Goldblatt regularly logs miles along River Road toward Bogota as part of his marathon training, finding both freedom and mental clarity on local routes. He shares how he progressed from Couch to 5K to half-marathons, his charity-focused marathon goal, and practical tips on gear, nutrition, and motivation that local runners can easily adapt to their own routines. 
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