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as a fuel to get moving. You mother, which includes an
must decide how badly you occasional mother-daughter
want something, how badly workout. “I think her fitness
you want a change. If you regimen definitely helps her
do what you always do, or manage MS. That gives us
wait for tomorrow, you will hope that she will be able
continue to do and to be to contain the disease for a
the same.” long time.” A plant-based
Although she is an Finding a sense of peace vegan and diabetic,
insulin-dependent diabetic and balance in today’s Arzon’s diet includes
whose mother has been world is less of a challenge fruits, greens, nuts,
diagnosed with multiple for the ultra-marathoner vegetables of all kinds,
sclerosis (MS), Arzon uses these days. “I find my biggest black peas, chick
her situation to focus on peace in movement,” she peas, eggplant, and an
occasional serving
the positive. In a drive to says. “Staying fit and running of tofu.
raise money for MS, she for me is like a moving
ran five marathons in five meditation.” work with Peloton Cycle
days through the deserts of The best runners and most importantly,
Utah, and a special section run with their heads up build relationships with my
of her book is devoted to and looking ahead. For followers to make sure they
advising diabetics on how Arzon, the future holds are hitting their goals.”
to run safely. running thousands of Ready to get moving?
“My mom is doing miles across the world, a To make a change? To en-
remarkably well,” she adds, pending televisions project rich the quality of life?
noting the special rela- and a second book. “I Do what Robin Arzon
tionship she has with her am continuing to race, to does, shut up and run.

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