his week’s episode was recorded live at the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub. Rob sits down with Olympian Nikki Hiltz and elite runner Emma Gee, whose personal and professional stories leading up to the 2024 Paris Olympics are featured in the documentary film “KICK,” premiering this week at DOC NYC. Hiltz, the first out transgender nonbinary athlete to compete for Team USA in track and field, reflects on the importance of visibility, representation, and creating space for all athletes to compete as their authentic selves. Gee shares her experiences as a source of support for Hiltz while also advocating for inclusivity in sport and chasing her own Olympic goals. Together, the engaged couple talks about why representation matters for LGBTQ+ athletes and how organizations like New York Road Runners are helping make the sport more welcoming for everyone. It’s a conversation about love, resilience, identity, and the transformative power of running.

Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of suicide and mental health struggles. Listener discretion is advised. 

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