Habitual Routine

New York Road Runners
Habitual Routine Podcast

Welcome back to Season 3 of Habitual Routine! For this season, Coach Annick and Coach Roberto will be focusing on telling stories of runners who will be joining us for the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon.

  1. 27/10/2021

    Lap 7: The Living Donor with Sara Kate Gillingham & David Kane

    For our seventh episode of Habitual Routine, we chat with two runners: Sara Kate Gillingham and David Kane. On Valentine's Day 2017, Sara Kate became a living donor when she gave 60% of her liver to her friend David. Because of this donation, David, a lifelong athlete, runner, and triathlete, was able to regain his life after a form of cancer had sidelined him and prompted an immediate need for a liver transplant. More than four years after the surgery, they will be running the TCS New York City Marathon together. Prior to her surgery, Sara Kate was always a more casual runner, but she decided to take on this marathon alongside David. She hopes that sharing her story will encourage others to consider becoming a living donor. We talk to Sara Kate and David about the journey of giving and receiving a transplant, the feelings and concept of gratitude on both sides, and why running the TCS New York City Marathon will be an incredible experience for both. Thanks to Abbott for supporting this episode of the podcast. There is nothing more breathtaking than running the streets of Manhattan and finishing off a 5K at the most iconic finish line in the world! Run the Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K on Saturday, November 6 with NYC cheering you on. Registration is open for anyone, and this race is a 9+1 qualifier. Not able to make it in-person for the Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K? No problem. You can still join the 50 Years Running celebration wherever you are in the Virtual Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K Powered by Strava happening right now through November 7. Visit NYRR.org and sign up today. Thanks to Michelob ULTRA for supporting this episode of the podcast. Michelob ULTRA is proud to be the official beer sponsor of the New York Road Runners and the TCS New York City Marathon. There’s no better way to celebrate the TCS New York City Marathon than with an ice cold Michelob ULTRA. Join us on race day in NYC at Ryan’s Daughter, Murphy’s Law American Trash, Bar Coastal and Finnegan’s Wake or in Brooklyn at Charleston Bar, The Gibson, Lake St., Turkey’s Nest, Kilo Bravo, Propaganda Bar, and Irish Haven. It’s only worth it if you enjoy it! Drink Responsibly.

    36 min
  2. 20/10/2021

    Lap 6: Anything Is Possible with Intisar Abdul-Kader

    For our sixth episode of Season 3, we chat with Intisar Abdul-Kader. Intisar is on a mission to prove that Black, Muslim, hijab-wearing woman can do anything, and is living proof of that mission. The London-based runner has already completed four marathons and climbed 5,364 meters above sea level to Mount Everest’s base camp. She joined a Facebook group called Surviving Hijab after its founder reached out to her and she feels hijab-wearers need to be more seen than ever. Intisar also lives with multiple sclerosis and is running for the MS Society. We chat with Intisar about her journey as runner, how she believes running can continue to be a more inclusive space, and how her journey living with multiple sclerosis has never slowed her down. Spoiler alert: She just ran a half-marathon personal best! Follow Intisar. Thanks to Tata Consultancy Services and Honey Stinger for supporting this episode of the podcast. Tata Consultancy Services is proud to be the title sponsor of the TCS New York City Marathon, and the first-ever Premier Partner of New York Road Runners. Download the official app, powered by TCS, for exclusive race content for both in-person and virtual runners—including “Marathon City: 3D Map,” a new AR feature that allows runners to view the course, the change in elevation, and projected finish times. Honey Stinger is proud to be the Official Nutrition Partner of the TCS New York City Marathon. Honey Stinger provides the fuel you need to push harder and go farther before, during, and after training and race day. Their great tasting products are made with honey and are rich in carbohydrates and antioxidants. Shop at home with 30% off all Honey Stinger products. Use code RunNY2021 at checkout and tap into natural sport nutrition to help you prepare, perform, and recover daily. *Applies to one-time purchases, one use per customer. Code is active through November 14, 2021.

    25 min
  3. 15/09/2021

    Lap 1: FDNY Battalion Chief David Drake

    Welcome back to Season 3 of Habitual Routine! For this season, Coach Annick and Coach Roberto will be focusing on telling stories of runners who will be joining us for the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon. For our first episode of Season 3, we want to honor and memorialize the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. We speak with David Drake, a Battalion Chief for the FDNY, and hear his story and journey of running as he prepares for the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon. In fall 2001, David had just gotten married and had a newborn daughter. He was working as a firefighter, training for his FDNY lieutenant test that October. But then September 11th occurred. His lieutenant test was postponed until the following February, and he was called in to work as a member of the World Trade Center Recovery Team for the entire month of November. For 12 hours every day that month, he dug up and cleared rubble where the towers once stood, finding bodies and much more. The 2021 TCS New York City Marathon will be David’s third New York City Marathon and we discuss training, his time in the FDNY, and why New York is the best marathon in the world. Thanks to New Balance for supporting this episode of the podcast. New York business doesn’t stop for the weather. Take a modern approach to cold-weather solutions with the adaptable, all-day comfort of HeatLoft and Heat running apparel. Lightweight, heat-retaining, and fast-drying performance for real life conditions. Visit newbalance.com to grab your 2021 Official TCS New York City Marathon gear.

    24 min

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Welcome back to Season 3 of Habitual Routine! For this season, Coach Annick and Coach Roberto will be focusing on telling stories of runners who will be joining us for the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon.

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