Set the Pace

New York Road Runners
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. Harry Chandler on Running, Retail, and Representation

    5 DAYS AGO

    Harry Chandler on Running, Retail, and Representation

    After Rob makes a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT and gets some critical winter run coaching from Becs, Set the Pace kicks off Black History Month with guest Harry Chandler. Harry is the co-owner of the Charlotte Running Company (CRC), one of the very few Black-owned running retail stores in the United States and voted the best running store in the country in 2021. He recently became the president of the Running Industry Association, an organization dedicated to supporting the brick-and-mortar running retail channel throughout the U.S. and Canada. He is deeply committed to advocating for underrepresented communities, emphasizing social responsibility in everything he does. In this inspiring episode, Harry shares his two-decade journey in the running industry from a salesperson hired in high school to work at a specialty running store to ownership of a nationally recognized retail outlet, along with his vision for a more diverse and equitable running community. Also featured this week is NYRR member Annabella Espina, who’s completed 27 marathons and raised over $25,000 for Team for Kids.   Rob's Big Announcement: (00:01:58)Becs Give Rob Winter Training Tips: (00:05:51)Harry Chandler Joins STP: (00:15:55)Annabella Espina talks Tokyo on STP: (00:50:15)Today's Meb Minute:  (01:00:24) 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.

    1h 2m
  2. Breaking Marathon Records One Step at a Time with Calli Hauger-Thackery

    JAN 16

    Breaking Marathon Records One Step at a Time with Calli Hauger-Thackery

    Joining Becs and Rob this week is British professional distance runner Calli Hauger-Thackery. The Yorkshire, England native represented Great Britain at the Paris Olympics last summer and took the women’s top spot at the California International Marathon in December, finishing in 2:24:28 and breaking the previous course record. Calli is setting her sights on the Boston Marathon in April, but before that, she’ll join an amazing pro field at the United Airlines NYC Half on March 16. She recalls having to drop out of the Paris Olympic Marathon after receiving sad news about her mother’s cancer diagnosis and her decision to run the Berlin Marathon seven weeks later, finishing with a PB of 2:21:24! Tune in to this episode for the details, including why Calli, a world traveler, worked in Australia as a lumberjack. Plus, this week’s member spotlight features Danielle Grimley, a first-time marathoner who crossed the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon finish line on crutches after a mid-race injury.Rob and Becs talk JoeK 10K (2:00)Callie Hauger-Thackey joins Set The Pace. (11:52)NYRR Member Danielle Grimley's Final Finisher Story (46:30)Today's Meb Minute (57:29)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.

    59 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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