Set the Pace New York Road Runners

This week’s episode is all about the pros as Set the Pace hosts Rob and Becs talk to Sam Grotewold, NYRR General Manager of Professional Athletes, about what goes into building a professional field. Leading up to the Mastercard New York Mini 10K on Saturday, June 8, we learn how Sam and his team managed to get all three of the American women representing the United States at the Olympics in the marathon this summer in Paris—Fiona O’Keeffe, Emily Sisson, and Dakotah Lindwurm—to run the iconic women’s race. The incredible pro field will also include 7 of the top 10 finishers of the 2024 U.S. Olympic marathon trials. Sam reveals some of his favorite pro athletes through his 20 years at NYRR, one being Meb Keflezighi who interviews Julianne Grace for the Member Moment. She’ll be running her 48th New York Mini 10K at next week’s race.FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok

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Renowned media personalities Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes join Rob and Becs for a lively and wide-ranging conversation. Known for covering everything from headline news to pop culture, and now for their podcast, Amy and T.J., the two are also dedicated runners with 19 NYRR race finishes between them including the last two TCS New York City Marathons. In this episode they discuss the ups and downs of being the partner of a runner, fitting in their training around their demanding schedules, Amy’s experience running through breast cancer, and more. And keeping it real, there’s even a vomit story! In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, the episode also includes a Member Moment interview with NYRR member Michelle Moore, psychologist and author of Sustainable Wellness: A Memoir of Loss, Perseverance and Resilience.LINKS:Special Live STP Episode: Interview with Ali Feller at the RBC Brooklyn Half Finish Line. Sustainable Wellness: A Memoir of Loss, Perseverance and Resilience. Amy and T.J. PodcastFOLLOW 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
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Join Set the Pace for this very special episode—a live recording from the finish line of the 2024 RBC Brooklyn Half! Co-host and Peloton Instructor Becs Gentry is flying solo today behind the mic at the After-Party at Maimonides Park in Coney Island, and she speaks with special guest Ali Feller, host of the incredibly popular Ali on the Run podcast. Ali is also a writer, an announcer for Abbott World Marathon Majors races including the TCS New York City Marathon, a mom, and of course a passionate runner. This week marks the one-year anniversary of Ali’s breast cancer diagnosis, and she’s shared her journey bravely and honestly over these past 12 months. You won’t want to miss this episode, which also includes a Member Moment interview with The Bachelorette’s Zac Clark, who founded Release Recovery and also ran the RBC Brooklyn Half today.FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok

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Thomas Neuberger and Meaghan Murray, hosts of The Drop podcast join this week’s show to talk about how they've managed to turn their love of running into their careers. Their website Believe in the Run is the top running review site where they review shoes and apparel and all things important to runners. Thomas created the site in 2009 to raise money for charity as he trained for the five-day TransRockies Run in Colorado. He met Meaghan at a company that did software for social media and inspired her to take on long distance races. They’ve gained tremendous popularity in the last two years due to the running boom that started during the pandemic. Both ran the RBC Brooklyn Half last year and will be running the race again this Saturday. Tune in to hear their story—and get bonus advice on what to wear for race day and what to expect on the course. LINKS:NYRR Group TrainingBelieve in the RunTed Metellus Gives Us the 411 on All Things RBC Brooklyn HalfFOLLOW 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
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Hosts Rob and Becs welcome back Ted Metellus, SVP of Events and Race Director for NYRR, to Set the Pace to talk about all things RBC Brooklyn Half and what makes this local race so special. This race is one of the largest half marathons in the U.S. with over 25,000 participants expected to run the course that starts near the Brooklyn Museum and finishes on the iconic Coney Island boardwalk. Get the 411 on when and where to pick up your bib, making the most of race morning, and the best way to celebrate after the race. Ted tells listeners to “mind your space, mind your pace” and that preparation starts now, so make sure you're getting yourself prepped mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally for what will be an amazing day. Plus, Becs announces that she will be hosting a live recording of Set the Pace after the race featuring a special guest.

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Peloton Instructor Mariana Fernández joins Set the Pace to talk about growing up in a Latinx family of athletes and how her mother is her source of inspiration. They even ran the 2017 TCS New York City Marathon together. For Mariana, running has been a criical source of solace. After a tough breakup and losing a friend to suicide, Marianna went for runs in Central Park, and used her running to help her move through her grief. She’s the first bilingual Peloton instructor (yoga, meditation and running) and is grateful she’s able to teach in Spanish and to also help break down any stigmas around talking about mental health. During the show, she leads a short, guided meditation so you’ll want to tune in.
Today, Set the Pace welcomes a familiar voice, Peloton Instructor Becs Gentry as the new co-host for the podcast while Meb continues to cover Meb Minutes and Member Moments.
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