Joining the show this week is Vanessa Peralta-Mitchell, the founder of Game Changers, a program that aims to encourage and support more women of color to become certified run coaches. Launched in 2020, the program was born out of Vanessa’s realization that very few running coaches and experts in the industry looked like her—and her desire to change that. 

Since then, the program has guided  nationwide across 29 states in addition to Washington, D.C.

A wife, mother of three, and daughter of Ecuadorian immigrants, she credits her mother for being her ultimate inspiration to reach for her dreams and build her own business. 

Interested in joining? Applications are now open for this year’s Game Changers cohort. This marks the second year that Game Changers is partnering with New York Road Runners, which includes a coaching apprenticeship with NYRR Group Training in NYC. 

Apply to Game Changers NY Cohort here:  bit.ly/VCPMGameChangersNYC2026 
Sign up for the Game Changers Q&A here: bit.ly/GCNYC26QArsvp

Follow GameChangers: @GameChangersRun

www.vcpm.com/game-changers 

 

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Joining the show this week is Vanessa Peralta-Mitchell, the founder of Game Changers, a program that aims to encourage and support more women of color to become certified run coaches. Launched in 2020, the program was born out of Vanessa&rsquo;s realization that very few running coaches and experts in the industry looked like her&mdash;and her desire to change that.&nbsp;
Since then, the program has guided &nbsp;nationwide across 29 states in addition to Washington, D.C.
A wife, mother of three, and daughter of Ecuadorian immigrants, she credits her mother for being her ultimate inspiration to reach for her dreams and build her own business.&nbsp;
Interested in joining? Applications are now open for this year&rsquo;s Game Changers cohort. This marks the second year that Game Changers is partnering with New York Road Runners, which includes a coaching apprenticeship with NYRR Group Training in NYC.&nbsp;
Apply to Game Changers NY Cohort here:&nbsp;<a href="bit.ly/VCPMGameChangersNYC2026">&nbsp;bit.ly/VCPMGameChangersNYC2026&nbsp;</a> Sign up for the Game Changers Q&amp;A here: <a href="bit.ly/GCNYC26QArsvp">bit.ly/GCNYC26QArsvp</a>
Follow GameChangers: <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fgamechangersrun%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ckjones%40nyrr.org%7C9f3d15260dac47dc714808de4ed9a4a4%7C26bff0327b5f49a487107f6d0e7eeb7a%7C0%7C0%7C639034893857784050%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=OBgLoeeUhHn2X7vHhUkuWrI0fng%2Flpb2Y5hgdPVMz7o%3D&amp;reserved=0">@GameChangersRun</a>
<a href="https://www.vcpm.com/game-changers">www.vcpm.com/game-changers</a>&nbsp;
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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 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.

Game Changers: Empowering Women of Color to Become Leaders in the Running Industry

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