Set the Pace

New York Road Runners
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Set the Pace

NYRR Set the Pace Presented by Peloton is the official podcast of New York Road Runners. Join hosts Rob Simmelkjaer, CEO of New York Road Runners, and Becs Gentry, Peloton Instuctor, every Thursday in conversation with inspiring athletes, from everyday enthusiasts to elite marathoners, to hear stories of perseverance, drive, and dedication. Each episode also includes an NYRR Member Moment spotlight and pro tip from 2009 New York City Marathon champ and Olympic medalist Meb Keflezighi.

  1. New York Road Runners’ State of the Union

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    New York Road Runners’ State of the Union

    On this week’s episode of Set the Pace, Becs reads questions from the running community about all things New York Road Runners as Rob provides clarity on some of the most asked questions such as how can runners get into sold-out races and how can more people run the TCS New York City Marathon for the first time. Rob also recaps key moments of 2024, including issuing a reimaged mission and vision statement, having record number finishers at the TCS New York City Marathon and other marquee races, and launching the new NYRR Team for Climate to expand on sustainability goals. And looking ahead to 2025, Rob says technology is a big focus as NYRR including updates to our registration platform and app. Tune in to hear this special NYRR state of the union episode.LINKS:Ted Corbitt 50KNYRR Membership: https://www.nyrr.org/getinvolved/membershipDr. Leo Murillo on Set The Pace FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTokSUPPORT: Support the Set the Pace podcast! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.DISCLAIMER See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    54 min
  2. What NYRR Coach Ben Talks About When He Talks About Training

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    What NYRR Coach Ben Talks About When He Talks About Training

    Tune in to this special New Year’s episode of Set the Pace that’s all about resolutions, goal setting, and opportunities to help you stay motivated in 2025. Rob is joined by Coach Ben Delaney, director of training programs and operations at NYRR, who explains what NYRR coaches do to help thousands of runners reach their goals. Whether you’re just starting out or going for a PR, you can learn more about the various training programs NYRR offers such as Group Training, Team for Kids, and Striders. Also joining this week is NYRR member and Open Run volunteer captain Rose-Gaelle Belinga, a software engineer originally from Cameroon who shares her remarkable story about coming to the U.S. and getting involved with the NYC running community. Plus, next week’s show will be dedicated to answering listeners’ questions, so if you have a question for Rob or anyone at NYRR, send it to nyrrpodcast@nyrr.org, add it to the review section of the Apple podcast app or Spotify, or DM us on social. Learn more about Runna's personalized and adaptable training plans here: https://www.nyrr.org/train/classes/runnaFOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: Support the Set the Pace podcast! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.DISCLAIMER See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    56 min
  3. Transforming Lives Through the Power of Running - Stories from a year of Set The Pace

    26/12/2024

    Transforming Lives Through the Power of Running - Stories from a year of Set The Pace

    On this special holiday edition of Set the Pace, Rob shares some of the most inspiring conversations he’s had on the podcast this year that reflect our new vision of building healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running. Tune in to hear from Peloton instructors and NYRR members who’ve turned to running to help them through difficult times and volunteers building community while helping out at NYRR events. We also share stories about Olympians and Paralympians finding joy in training young athletes and celebrities taking on the TCS New York City Marathon for the first time. Don’t miss this special episode filled with inspiring stories from our running community! FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: Support the Set the Pace podcast! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.DISCLAIMER See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    50 min
  4. How Nev Schulman Turned a Bike Crash into a Marathon Comeback – with Purpose

    19/12/2024

    How Nev Schulman Turned a Bike Crash into a Marathon Comeback – with Purpose

    Joining us this week is Nev Schulman, a TV host, a father of three, and a passionate runner. He's known to millions as the face of Catfish: The TV Show on MTV. Nev’s life took a scary turn this past August, when a bicycle accident left him with a spinal cord injury. Amazingly, just three months later, he defied the odds by completing the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon as a guide for Achilles International, helping blind runner Francesco Magisano, the director of the NYC Metro Region Achilles chapters, cross the finish line. Hear about how his recovery went and when and why he decided to run the marathon after having such a traumatic experience. Also joining the show is NYRR member and volunteer Dietmar Stork who has run 159 NYRR races. He’s also a volunteer leader at critical race events, including unloading buses at the marathon starting line.FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: Support the Set the Pace podcast! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.DISCLAIMER See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 h 7 min
  5. Becs Gentry Recaps Her Extraordinary Journey Running 7 Marathons on 7 Continents in 7 Days

    12/12/2024

    Becs Gentry Recaps Her Extraordinary Journey Running 7 Marathons on 7 Continents in 7 Days

    Find out what it’s like to run 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days as Becs recaps her amazing experience tackling The Great World Race. She reflects on what inspired her to take on the challenge and how it played out from Antarctica to Miami. From heading to Antarctica a day early to avoid an impending storm to running loops on a track in Australia and back-and-forth repeats in Istanbul while dodging fishing lines to fighting humidity and near-triple-digit temps, Becs learned so much about herself and the power of resilience. Tune in to find out how she was able to push through even while struggling with a foot injury, GI issues, and major doubts. Also, hear from Hillary Kupish who secured the top overall finisher spot at The Great World Race (with Becs a close second) after having run the TCS New York City Marathon just 10 days before.  FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: Support the Set the Pace podcast! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.DISCLAIMER See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 h 8 min
  6. From Dope Queen to Dope Marathoner: Phoebe Robinson Opens Up About Her Love of Running

    05/12/2024

    From Dope Queen to Dope Marathoner: Phoebe Robinson Opens Up About Her Love of Running

    This week, Becs and Rob are joined by Phoebe Robinson, the writer, comedian, and actor who folks may know from the show 2 Dope Queens. Phoebe is also a two-time marathoner, finishing the Boston Marathon and the TCS New York City Marathon within a year and a half. Find out how she got her start doing standup in NYC and how taking a run/walk class led her to train for a marathon. And Meb talks with Scottie Nelson, who ran his first marathon in 2023 and four months later competed in the 2024 U.S. Olympic marathon trials. Scottie was the top Front Runners NY finisher at the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon. Meb also provides some tips for dealing with the post-marathon blues. Plus, don’t forget to tune in next week when Becs talks about her amazing marathon journey taking on 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days.FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: Support the Set the Pace podcast! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.DISCLAIMER See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    56 min
  7. Making Magic Happen at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with Kathleen Wright

    28/11/2024

    Making Magic Happen at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with Kathleen Wright

    Joining us for this special Thanksgiving week episode is Kathleen Wright, the director of production operations at Macy’s and the woman responsible for orchestrating the magic behind the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Since 1924, the parade has delighted New Yorkers and folks across the country and will be celebrating 100 years in 2026; the parade was canceled for three years during World War 2. Kathleen is a marathon runner too, having run the TCS New York City Marathon multiple times, and notices the similarities between the parade and the marathon when it comes to bringing community together, including thousands of volunteers who turn out to help. Many are Macy’s employees and their families who return each year as part of their Thanksgiving traditions. And for our Member Moment, Meb talks with the winner of the Every Woman’s Marathon in Savannah, Khia Kurtenbach. Khia reflects on how her mother, an avid marathoner herself, inspired her to run the distance. FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: Support the Set the Pace podcast! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.DISCLAIMER See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    46 min
  8. Going the Distance with Sara Vaughn, the Top American Woman Finisher at the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon

    21/11/2024

    Going the Distance with Sara Vaughn, the Top American Woman Finisher at the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon

    This week Rob is joined by Sara Vaughn, the top American woman finisher at this year's TCS New York City Marathon where she delivered an impressive performance with a time of 2:26:56. She was a late addition to the race after being sidelined by Covid in the lead up to the Chicago Marathon. Sara transitioned from being a middle-distance runner to the marathon and won the 2021 California International Marathon in her marathon debut. She’s crushing it while balancing life as a mother of four and a full-time real estate agent in Boulder, Colorado. Tune in to hear her race-day strategy and how she was able to stay with the lead pack even while not looking at her watch. Also joining the podcast is NYRR member Maryann Gong, the top woman finisher from the Central Park Track Club and a 15-time NCAA Division III All-American runner. LINKS:Find your push. Find your power at onepeloton.com/race-training FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: Support the Set the Pace podcast! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.DISCLAIMER See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    55 min
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NYRR Set the Pace Presented by Peloton is the official podcast of New York Road Runners. Join hosts Rob Simmelkjaer, CEO of New York Road Runners, and Becs Gentry, Peloton Instuctor, every Thursday in conversation with inspiring athletes, from everyday enthusiasts to elite marathoners, to hear stories of perseverance, drive, and dedication. Each episode also includes an NYRR Member Moment spotlight and pro tip from 2009 New York City Marathon champ and Olympic medalist Meb Keflezighi.

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    New York Road Runners
  • Années d’activité
    2023 - 2025
  • Épisodes
    87
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    © 2025 New York Road Runners
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