Tune into this special NYRR Member Week episode of Set the Pace as Rob and Becs talk to Dr. Leo Murillo, an NYRR member for 50 years who first conquered the New York City Marathon in 1974 and plans to run the race again after 50 years. His career includes not only marathons, but stellar performances in cross country and track, particularly in the steeplechase, where he holds top rankings both nationally and globally in the Masters division. The 70-year-old emigrated from Colombia with his mother in 1968 and now holds a PhD in psychology and is a professor at Fordham University. He joined track and cross country in high school and continued running while in college at Fordham. After watching American Frank Shorter win an Olympic gold medal in the marathon in 1972, he set his sights on running the New York City Marathon in 1974 in Central Park.


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Tune into this special NYRR Member Week episode of Set the Pace as Rob and Becs talk to Dr. Leo Murillo, an NYRR member for 50 years who first conquered the New York City Marathon in 1974 and plans to run the race again after 50 years. His career includes not only marathons, but stellar performances in cross country and track, particularly in the steeplechase, where he holds top rankings both nationally and globally in the Masters division. The 70-year-old emigrated from Colombia with his mother in 1968 and now holds a PhD in psychology and is a professor at Fordham University. He joined track and cross country in high school and continued running while in college at Fordham. After watching American Frank Shorter win an Olympic gold medal in the marathon in 1972, he set his sights on running the New York City Marathon in 1974 in Central Park.
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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 Instructor, 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.

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 Instructor, 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.

A 50 Year Journey back to the start line. Dr. Leo Murillo tackles the TCS NYC Marathon, 50 years later.

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