We are LIVE from the 50th anniversary of the BMW Berlin Marathon! And you know what they say about live events—anything can happen! In this case... it did! An audio equipment failure caused us to lose about 8 minutes of our live recording, including Catherine Debrunner's intro, so bear with us for the glitch! We promise, this show is worth it! In this bonus episode, Rob records live from the New Balance Center for Modern Running in Berlin less than 48 hours before the start of the 2024 BMW Berlin Marathon! Rob chats with BMW Berlin Marathon women’s wheelchair division defending champion and course record holder, Catherine Debrunner of Switzerland, about flat vs. hilly marathon courses—Catherine also won and set a course record at the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon last November—how she balances training with her other profession, teaching, and more. Then Rob gets on the other side of the mic when he’s interviewed by TCS New York City Marathon Race Director and NYRR SVP of Events, Ted Metellus, about Rob’s own running, as he’ll be running Berlin on Sunday too—his first marathon since running New York in 2013! And finally, we have an interview with NYRR and TFK member Arlene Rivera that will make you laugh and might also inspire you to run a little bit farther! You won’t want to miss this fun, lively, exciting, and inspiring episode ahead of the 50th running of the BMW Berlin Marathon on Sunday, September 29! Catherine Debrunner is a remarkable Swiss athlete who has made huge waves in the world of wheelchair racing. Born with a spinal birth defect, Catherine began her journey in sports at just eight years old and, in recent years, has become a dominant force on the track and the road. She recently made headlines by setting new course records at the Berlin, Chicago, and the TCS New York City Marathon. On top of all of those feats, she is also a five-time gold medalist from the 2024 Paralympics in Paris. Catherine’s accomplishments and story also caught the attention of our partners at New Balance, and she is an official Team New Balance athlete, prominently featured in their newly updated "Run Your Way" campaign. FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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

NYC native Janie Deegan got sober in 2013 after years of battling drug and alcohol addiction that had led to her becoming homeless. In her early years of sobriety she turned to baking—something that had brought her joy as a child—as an act of self-care. Encouraged by friends, in 2015 she founded Janie’s Life-Changing Baked Goods, now in three Manhattan locations and best known for its mouth-watering Pie Crust Cookies. Janie ran her first race with New York Road Runners in 2016, and she’s gone on to run the TCS New York City Marathon three times with #4 coming up on November 3. Janie talks to Rob about cookies (spoiler alert: he’s a huge fan), her journey as a runner and entrepreneur, her belief in giving back to her community by providing second-chance employment, and more. Don’t miss this incredibly inspiring and uplifting episode. PROGRAM NOTE: Due to a reporting error, the winning finish times for the 2024 New Balance Bronx 10M mentioned in the episode are incorrect. The correct winning times are: Ryan Cutter - 0:48:57 Amelework Fikadu Bosho - 0:55:23 Jacob Caswell - 0:57:34 LINKS: Janie’s Life-Changing Baked Goods FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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

Tune in to a special live show recorded at the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub as part of Fast Company’s 2024 Innovation Festival. Rob and Becs are joined by Haley Price, the Head of Sports in North America for Tata Consultancy Services. Hear about Haley’s transition from working at New York Road Runners 20 years ago in the brownstone office on East 89th Street to being a proponent of technological advances in running at TCS. She says TCS believes running has the power to change lives and that the company is making positive change using technology. For example, TCS has partnered with Boston Marathon champion Des Linden creating the first-ever digital twin of a pro runner’s heart. The virtual replica will provide valuable data to help Des and others train smarter and safer. Haley also talks about the exciting innovations in running gear such self-cooling tech shirts and sustainable running shoes made from mushrooms. FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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

Carrie Tollefson, a 2004 Olympian and a three-time national champion who represented the United States at the Athens Games joins Set the Pace to talk about where she thinks running is headed. Carrie is now a broadcaster for ESPN, USA Track & Field, and the TCS New York City Marathon, and she’ll be premiering as the first woman broadcaster for the Berlin Marathon on September 29. Carrie is a fierce advocate for fitness and wellness via her podcast, C Tolle Run, and her work with Moms on the Run. She talks about her experience covering the pro field at the New Balance 5th Avenue Mile and the track and field events at the Olympics in Paris. Tune in to hear what she loved the most about covering the Olympics and why she recently got a tattoo with fellow Olympian Dakotah Lindwurm. Then meet today's NYRR Member, Shelly Ramoni and hear about her post hip-replacement trainng reginmen for the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon, and hear Meb's tip for week 9 of Marathon training! FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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

Karissa Schweizer and Josh Kerr recap their 5th Avenue Mile Wins! Olympian and Broadcaster Carrie Tollefson steps in today to interview the winners of today's spectacular New Balance 5th Avenue Mile. Hear from them both as they reveal what their strategies were behind their thrilling wins on 5th Avenue this morning, including a course record for Josh Kerr, and a tie with the course record for Karissa Schweizer. FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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

Tune in to this special episode recorded live at the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub as Becs talks with Peloton’s Alex Karwoski, a dedicated rowing instructor and multifaceted athlete. He competed at the Olympic Games in Rio and was an alternate for the Olympics in Tokyo. Now, Alex is setting his sights on the road ahead and is training for his first marathon, the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon. Alex shares with the live audience how he’s making the transition from rowing to running as he trains to get to the start line on November 3, and why he enjoys running more than rowing! FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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

This week, Rob and Becs are joined by British Olympic 1,500m silver medalist and world champion Josh Kerr. He’s coming back to New York to defend his title won last year at the New Balance 5th Avenue Mile in an astounding 3:47.9, the third fastest time in event history, and is looking to make history again this year. Fresh off an unforgettable race at Stade de France during the Olympics in Paris, Josh gives listeners a look behind the scenes at the fierce track and field rivalries that kept viewers glued to their screens during the games this past August. Josh recalls what was going through his mind on the track as he took on the competition at a blistering pace, ultimately winning silver. We also get the inside scoop on Josh’s ongoing rivalry with world record holder Jakob Ingebrigtsen of Norway that keeps fans coming back for more. Then Meb will be here with his tips for week 8 of training for the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon, and with NYRR member Susan Huang, who tells us about training to run the marathon for her second year in a row in support of Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) . LINKS: Susan Huang Race To End Duchenne FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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

Mark Milde, the race director of the BMW Berlin Marathon joins Set the Pace to talk about what it's like to race 26.2 miles through one of Germany's most storied cities. With the marathon celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Mark has a lifetime of experience when it comes to this race because his father, Horst Milde, founded the race in 1974. This year will have a celebratory feel with lots of music along the course and a special exhibition at the Brandenburg Gate showcasing the history of the race. The past 50 years has seen dramatic change in Berlin, most notably, the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 that had divided the city. Mark’s father, along with other race organizers, rerouted the course from being run entirely in West Berlin to entering parts of East Berlin, yet still maintaining the fast and flat course that it’s known for. Then, the great Meb Keflezighi will be here with NYRR member and seasoned marathoner Paola Marte, and today's Meb Minute which focuses on week 7 of training for the TCS New York City Marathon. FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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

This week Becs talks to Olympian Dakotah Lindwurm, who ran an amazing 26.2 miles on the hardest marathon course in Olympic history, and her fiancé Montana Popehn, who surprised her by turning the finish line into the starting point of the rest of their lives together. Tune in to hear about Dakotah’s Olympic experience from chanting “USA!" on the boat during the Opening Ceremony to tossing her hat to a fan along the marathon course. She’s excited to come back to New York to race this year’s TCS New York City Marathon and looks forward to it being the cherry on top of an already amazing year. Montana will be in NYC supporting her and says the biggest thing he can do for her is to be a calming presence as she preps for the race. Plus, Rob shares the pro field announcement for the TCS New York City Marathon and reveals his own marathon goals for this fall. Support Rob as he runs the BMW Berlin Marathon to benefit NYRR’s youth and community programs through Team for Kids FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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

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. FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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

This week, Becs is flying solo as Rob is off in Paris for the final week of the Olympics. She’s joined by her partner Austin Curtis as they talk about how they met, how he transitioned from hockey to running, and the joys of raising their daughter Tallulah. Austin grew up in the Philadelphia area and played hockey as a child and into college until he turned to running as an adult. He ran his first marathon in 2015 in Philadelphia with his sister, finishing in just under five hours. After training competitively with a friend, he ran his second marathon in 2019 in New Jersey finishing in 2:57! He talks about what it took to cut two hours off his marathon time, what it’s like running with Becs (she pushes the pace!), and what’s ahead. FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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

Today on Set The Pace, we sit down with Paralympic legends Oksana Masters and Aaron Pike as they prepare for the Paris Paralympic Games. With an incredible collection of medals across multiple sports, Masters and Pike share their personal journeys and the challenges they've overcome. As a powerhouse couple, they discuss their competitive spirit, the support they offer each other, and the drive that fuels their relentless pursuit of athletic excellence. From the intense training regimens to the deep connection they share, today's conversation delves into what it takes to be at the pinnacle of Paralympic sports. LINKS: Oksana Master's memoir - The Hard Parts, A Memoir of Courage and Triumph FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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

Peloton Interactive Instructor Logan Aldridge opens up to hosts Rob and Becs about the tragic wakeboarding accident that led to him losing his left arm when he was just 13 years old. Logan eventually had to learn to adapt to a new way of doing daily tasks like writing with his right hand as he was lefthanded before the accident. Inspired to be the best he could be physically, he started working out regularly, adapting exercises along the way. Now as an adaptive training specialist, Logan empowers other trainers and athletes to find ways to adapt workouts to meet each individual’s fitness needs. He ran his first marathon last year and is setting his sights on running the TCS New York City Marathon on November 3. Join the Set the Pace team as we close out Disability Pride Month with Logan Aldridge, adaptive training specialist and Peloton Interactive instructor. FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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

Our guest this week is Nicolas Heller, otherwise known as New York Nico. NY Nico shines a spotlight on the extraordinary lives of everyday New Yorkers, proving that any true New Yorker can be the next new talent. Born and raised in NYC, he was affectionately called the “mayor of 16th Street” as a kid for befriending nearly everyone in the neighborhood. NY Nico's video from last year's TCS New York City Marathon finish line was a moving tribute to more than 50,000 runners. Now, as NYRR seeks to tell more marathon stories, we will be partnering with him to document runners’ journeys to the start and their emotional moments crossing the finish line. Tune in to learn more about this project and how you can share your story. LINKS: @newyorknico New York Nico's Guide to NYC FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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

One of the world’s best ultramarathoners, David Kilgore, joins Set the Pace this week. He is the current reigning champion of the World Marathon Challenge®, where competitors run 7 marathons on each of the 7 continents in 7 days. David completed 6 of the 7 marathons in under 3 and a half hours, the seventh being his fastest, which he finished in an astonishing 2 hours 41 minutes and 50 seconds. David grew up running cross country and track in Florida and eventually focused on running ultra marathons for the adventure. He talks about what inspired him to take on this ultimate world challenge and what it was like running on every continent, starting in Antarctica, and finishing in Miami. Plus, Becs makes a big announcement about a new challenge that she’s embarking on this year that’s inspired by David’s ultra marathon journey. FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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

"Set the Pace," host Rob Simmelkjaer welcomes Team USA’s Tatyana McFadden, a world champion wheelchair athlete renowned for her dominance in Paralympic sports. Born with spina bifida and adopted from a Russian orphanage, McFadden has won 20 Paralympic medals, including eight golds, and is the first athlete to win four major marathons in a single year. As she prepares for the upcoming Paralympic Games in Paris, she highlights the importance of sports equality and its role in societal inclusion for people with disabilities. McFadden’s advocacy extends beyond athletics; she recounts her high school fight to compete alongside her peers, resulting in the passage of "Tatyana's Law" in Maryland, which ensures equal athletic opportunities for students with disabilities. Despite significant opposition, McFadden's efforts paved the way for future athletes with disabilities. Her commitment to giving back continues through various programs, emphasizing the transformative power of sports and the importance of community and inclusion. FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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

Tyler Swartz, founder of Endorphins Running, joins Rob and Becs on this week’s episode of Set the Pace to talk about the group’s mission to spread positivity and happiness through movement and exercise. Born from his own passion for running and building community, Tyler founded Endorphins in November 2020 while training for a 50-mile ultra marathon. He started posting online asking people if they wanted to train with him because most of his friends weren’t runners. It started with one person showing up to run with him and since then has grown to approximately 18,000 members in 11 cities including New York City, Chicago, Boston, and Seattle. He says that a lot of people in a post-COVID world are lacking social connection and that he created the group as a way for people to meet others who share the same interests and to make new friends. LINKS: Endorphins Running https://www.nyrr.org/tcsnycmarathon/runners/nyrr-team-for-climate https://www.nyrr.org/getinvolved/donate FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: Support the Set the Pace podcast! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. *New York Road Runners acknowledges offsetting alone will not tackle climate change and can only be credible while also avoiding, reducing, and substituting emissions. New York Road Runners follows the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Code of Practice by purchasing carbon offsets only while: -Measuring our greenhouse gas emissions inventory -Working toward our Net Zero by 2040 goal -Fulfilling our reduction efforts: Transitioning to electric vehicles and generators at our events, and Energy Star appliances at our facilities DISCLAIMER

In this episode, Rob and Becs talk to Nikki Hiltz, who has been breaking barriers on and off the track as a professional middle-distance runner in the 800 and 1,500 meters. Nikki is a transgender and non-binary athlete and a powerful advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community, and they’ll be competing in the U.S. Olympic Trials starting June 21 in Eugene, Oregon. Nikki talks about their journey to this year's Trials after not making the team at the 2021 Trials and learning to focus on process rather than outcome. They also share the ups and downs of having a partner, Emma Gee, who’s also a pro athlete headed for the Trials, what it means to feel safe, seen, and supported by their competitors and the larger running community, and their dream to round out Pride Month in June by qualifying for the Olympics with a podium finish in the Trials 1500 final. LINKS NYRR Runner Dads FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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

Check out this special live recording of Set the Pace at the Peloton Headquarters in New York City as Rob is joined on stage by three guests representing three of NYRR’s key partnerships—Anne Valentzas from Mastercard, Tom Carleo from New Balance, and Denise Wolffs from Citizens. Find out why they are so passionate about the partnerships their brands have built with NYRR, especially for the TCS New York City Marathon, to support the over 50,000 runners during marathon week and on race day. But the partnerships don’t stop there. All year long, these brands help put on some of NYRR’s biggest races, including the Mastercard New York Mini 10K, Citizens Queens 10K, and the New Balance Bronx 10 Mile. Tune in to learn about Mastercard’s commitment to women runners, how New Balance continues to inspire runners of all levels, and the work Citizens does to highlight local NYC businesses. FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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

Join Set the Pace as we sit down with two extraordinary runners, fresh from the finish line of today's Mastercard New York Mini 10k, champion Senbere Teferi and top American, Amanda Vestri. Teferi, Ethiopia's two-time Olympian and the event-record holder, shares her journey to winning the Mastercard New York Mini 10K for the third consecutive year and all the things she loves about New York City. Meanwhile, Amanda Vestri, a rising star from Webster, N.Y., discusses her breakout season, her impressive fourth-place finish as the top American in the race and her road to the Track and Field Olympic Trials in Eugene. FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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

Heading into the Mastercard New York Mini 10K this weekend, Rob is joined by Dakotah Lindwurm who will be running the race as part of an amazing elite field. Growing up in Minnesota, Dakotah admits she wasn’t a fast runner when she first joined her high school track team but that didn’t deter her from working hard to get better. Her determination has paid off. She’s won two Grandma’s Marathons, one of which qualified her for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials where she finished in 36th place. She kept the momentum going and qualified for the Trials again this past February in Orlando, placing 3rd and cementing her spot in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. Tune in to hear why she likes running NYRR races and why smiling helps her stay positive during even the most challenging moments on the course. LINKS: Peloton App Check out live coverage of the Mastercard New York Mini 10K Women's Race on race day! Building a World-Class Pro-Field- NYRR’s Sam Grotewold Shares What It Takes to Bring the Pros to NYC Global Running Day FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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

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 SUPPORT: 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

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. Podcast FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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

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 SUPPORT: 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

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 Training Believe in the Run Ted Metellus Gives Us the 411 on All Things RBC Brooklyn Half FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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

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. LINKS: NYRR Racing App liveresults.nyrr.org FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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

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. FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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

Tina Muir, environmental activist and former elite runner, rejoins Set the Pace during Earth Week to talk about the benefits of becoming a more sustainable runner that go beyond creating less waste, to having a better running experience overall. She’s host of the Running for Real podcast, a global community with a shared love of running and co-author of the book Becoming a Sustainable Runner with Zoë Rom, and she also ran the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon with Kayleigh Williamson, the race's first known woman finisher with Down syndrome. Tina talks about how her decision to get Achilles surgery is a type of physical sustainability as it will hopefully enable her to run for many years to come. Whether she’s leading a plogging event (picking up trash while jogging) for NYRR or wearing a skirt made of gel wrappers and plastic water bottles, her environmental advocacy is leading the way in the global running community. LINKS: Becoming a Sustainable Runner: A Guide to Running for Life, Community, and Planet by Tina Muir and Zoë Rom tinamuir88 on IG FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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

This week, Rob and Meb talk with Deena Kastor and Martin Yelling, co-hosts of the running podcast Marathon Talk powered by Abbott World Marathon Majors, about all things marathon from the elite performances at this year’s Boston Marathon to trends in marathon running. Deena is a three-time Olympian, winning bronze in the 2004 Athens Olympics Marathon. She held 10 American records and represented the U.S. on 16 world championship teams. Martin started Marathon Talk over 12 years ago and the podcast has had over 12 million downloads ever since. He’s a former English international runner, British National Elite duathlon champion, and triathlete. Since September of 22, Deena has joined Martin as co-host on the podcast. Listen in as both discuss their take on the current state of the sport and what they hope to see in the future, including at this weekend’s TCS London Marathon. LINKS: Inside the Winner's Circle: Behind the scenes LIVE with Meb and Des at the Boston Marathon Marathon Talk, powered by Abbott World Marathon Majors Let Your Mind Run A MEMOIR OF THINKING MY WAY TO VICTORY By Deena Kastor and Michelle Hamilton FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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

Join Set the Pace for this special, Live, backstage pass to the Boston Marathon with two running legends: Meb Keflezighi and Des Linden. Recorded just two nights before the big race Meb and Des dish out insider stories, laughs, and candid reflections on their journey from the starting line to the winner's circle. From the early days of training to the unforgettable moments on race day, their conversation is as real as it gets. And for today’s Member Moment, Peloton’s very own Matt Wilpers makes a surprise appearance. Known for his inspiring coaching, Matt adds an extra layer of anticipation as he gears up for his first Boston Marathon. With race day looming, the atmosphere is electric as Meb, Des, and Matt share their nerves, excitement, and everything in between. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just getting started, this episode offers a peek behind the curtain of one of the world's most iconic races, and a glimpse into the incredible drive that inspires these iconic runners to conquer the course time and time again. FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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

This week, co-host Meb Keflezighi is on the other side of the microphone as he talks with Rob and special guest-host Becs Gentry about the 2024 Boston Marathon, coming up this Monday, April 15. Ten years after his historic 2014 Boston win, Meb will run this year for his charity, the MEB Foundation, which raises funds for youth health, education, and fitness. Meb—who also won the 2009 New York City Marathon and a silver medal at the 2004 Olympic Marathon—talks about what it will mean to him to run to empower kids to achieve their running dreams, and how the MEB Foundation works provide them with scholarships, shoes, and more. He also shares what his 2014 Boston win meant to him, the challenges he’s faced this year in balancing training with a busy schedule of work and family obligations, and what will inspire him throughout his 26.2 miles to the finish line. LINKS: https://www.mebfoundation.org/ FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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

Olympian and 2x world champion, Alysia Montaño joins Set the Pace to talk about her experience as a mother, athlete, and fierce advocate for women’s rights and maternal health. Alysia is the founder of &mother, a nonprofit organization dedicated to breaking down barriers for women in sports and empowering them to pursue their dreams, both on and off the track. NYRR has partnered with &mother for the past two years to provide lactation support at the TCS New York City Marathon, the United Airlines NYC Half, and the RBC Brooklyn Half. Alysia made international headlines when she ran the 800 meters nearly eight months pregnant at the 2014 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships and sparked conversation about policy changes for pregnancy and athletes. During the race she wore the signature hibiscus flower in her hair which she says is representative of her family’s Jamaican roots. LINKS: https://www.andmother.org/ FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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

This week hosts Rob and Meb are joined by Roberto Mandje, senior advisor for running engagement and coaching at New York Road Runners, who ran the 2024 United Airlines NYC Half on March 17 with one of the world’s most recognizable entertainers, the rapper, singer, and songwriter Lil Nas X. Roberto talks about being asked on Saturday afternoon if he could pace a VIP runner and that he didn’t find out until Sunday morning that the VIP was Lil Nas X. He was excited about the opportunity—despite, he admits, knowing “literally zero” about Lil Nas X. He shares his race-day experiences, from Lil Nas X revealing that he hadn’t trained but was eager to chat during their 13.1 miles, to their steady progress through the Brooklyn-to-Manhattan course, to crossing the finish line together in 2 hours, 32 minutes, and 53 seconds. And yes, you’ll also hear all about those Coach high-top basketball shoes. LINKS: Lil Nas X and Robeto on IG Jersey Women Strong Kayleigh Williamson Finishing the UANYC Half FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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

This week hosts Rob and Meb are joined by Jack Fleming, president and CEO of the Boston Athletic Association (BAA) and Hugh Brasher, event director of the TCS London Marathon. Jack has served in a variety of roles with the BAA since 1992 and was COO of the BAA from 2017 through 2022, where he then took over as president and CEO. Hugh’s father, Chris Brasher, was one of the founders of the original London Marathon in 1981 and Hugh has worked at every London Marathon since. They swap stories about the history of the “grandfather” of marathons, the Boston Marathon, and the costumes that add excitement along the TCS London Marathon course. Hugh and Jack discuss the special collaboration that happens between all the Abbott World Marathon Majors and how each of them welcomes runners from across the globe in “a glorious idea of running 26.2 miles” along with the greatest athletes in the world. FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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

In this special race-day edition of Set the Pace, hosts Rob and Meb interview 2024 United Airlines NYC Half champions Abel Kipchumba, Karoline Bjerkeli Grovdal, Geert Schipper, and Susannah Scaroni who led more than 27,000 finishers through Brooklyn and Manhattan to the finish line in Central Park. FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy race week, listeners! For this episode of Set the Pace, hosts Rob and Meb talk to acclaimed chef Daniel Humm of the three Michelin star restaurant Eleven Madison Park. Chef Daniel is the owner of Make It Nice, the hospitality group behind Eleven Madison Park, where he's been executive chef since 2006. He’s also been a member of NYRR since 2007 and has run 39 NYRR races. Before becoming a world-class chef, he was a professional cyclist in his home country of Switzerland but after an injury he turned to cooking full time. He said cooking is like a team sport and that you can have the most beautiful restaurant in the world, but it means nothing without an incredible team. He and Meb reminisce about Meb pacing him during the 2018 TCS New York City Marathon and giving him the motivation he needed to push through the difficult climb up Fifth Avenue. LINKS: 2024 United Airlines NYC Half Rethink Food FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, New York City Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh joins Set the Pace to talk to listeners about her experience being the first woman to take on the role. As Fire Commissioner, overseeing 17,000 employees and managing a $2 billion budget, she's been at the forefront of major responses, from the Ebola outbreak in 2015 to the COVID-19 pandemic. For her, being the first woman in the role is about figuring out what tools she can bring that may not have been traditionally used before. An avid runner, Commissioner Kavanagh has completed two New York City Marathons and says it’s really special running through the different neighborhoods. Even when she’s not running, she’s tracking her friends and making her way around the city to cheer them on with handmade signs. LINKS: https://www.fdnyfoundation.org/ FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March is Women’s History Month and we’re dedicating this week’s episode of Set the Pace to the many contributions of women in running. Join hosts Rob and Meb as they speak with two women who are each carving paths in women’s running history in their own unique ways. Joining the podcast is Emily Sisson, the American record holder for the marathon. Earlier this month, she ran to a second-place finish at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials Marathon in Orlando securing her spot to her second Olympics this summer in Paris. And Dinée Dorame, a citizen of the Navajo nation and a lifelong runner, talks about how running is baked into the traditional way of life for Navajo women and girls. She’s also the host of the Grounded Podcast which explores the intersection of running, community, land, and culture and is a member of NYRR’s Contributors Circle. LINKS: The MEB Foundation The Grounded Podcast with Dinée Dorame FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Description: Get ready for a great episode as Rob and Meb talk with Conner Mantz and Clayton Young about about their buildup to the Olympic Marathon in Paris this summer as they prepare for the race of their lives. Both train in Utah with the Run Elite Program and say without the community support they’ve experienced since high school and during their college days at Brigham Young University, they wouldn’t be the accomplished runners they are now. Connor and Clayton are training partners but most of all friends, who motivate one another to be the best they can be. This episode is full of surprises. On today’s show, Conner and Clayton will make an exciting announcement, so you'll want to stay tuned. And it turns out they got a surprise of their own last week. We'll let Meb tell you all about that one! LINK: Al Gordon Kept Moving for Over a Century FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this episode of Set the Pace, Rob and Meb are joined by Ted Metellus, NYRR’s Senior Vice President of Events and Race Director of the TCS New York City Marathon to talk all things United Airlines NYC Half. The last time he was on the show, he gave listeners great insight into everything about the TCS New York City Marathon. We’ve brought him back for the United Airlines NYC Half edition to help runners navigate getting to the start, how to have the best experience on the course (keep your head up!), and why this race is truly The One to Run. Fun fact: this year’s running is the 10th anniversary of the professional wheelchair division. Ted talks about how the sport has grown and continues to evolve to support athletes of all abilities and how even the youngest athletes will get the chance to run in Times Square. SHOW LINKS: https://www.beyourpossible.com/ FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re joined this week by Shawanna White, the 9th-fastest U.S.-born Black woman marathoner, who was the inspiration for “The List” maintained by Gary Corbitt and consisting of 31 Black American-born women who have run sub-3-hour marathons. Shawanna has run 16 sub-3-hour marathons, more than any other Black American-born woman, and was featured in the documentary Breaking Three Hours: Trailblazing African American Women Marathoners. Tune in to hear Shawanna talk about her running journey, from high school track sprinter to marathoner. She recalls a coach whose belief in her talent for longer distances changed her life and shares how programs like Black Girls Run can help bring women of all ages and abilities into distance running. Shawanna is also a K-8 PE teacher, and she hosts a Friday night dance party on Instagram. Find out what inspired her hashtags #keepitpositive and #sexypace. LINKS: Breaking Three Hours: Trailblazing African American Women Marathoners Shawanna White on IG peachrunner26.2. Black Unicorn Marathoners 10th Annual Celebrate & Connect Event FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At age 37, Jenny Simpson has seemingly done it all in the world of distance running, having won world championships and Olympic medals at 1,500 meters and eight New Balance 5th Avenue Mile titles. This Saturday, February 3, she’ll take a big step up in distance when she runs her first marathon at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Orlando. In this episode, Simpson shares her origins in the sport—she started in elementary school in Oviedo, FL, just down the road from Orlando—and her nearly 30-year journey to its highest levels. She talks about the many supporters she’s had along the way, from P.E. teachers to coaches to her husband, Jason, who’s also an elite athlete, breaks down the training adjustments she’s made in preparation for taking on 26.2, and reflects on whether she’ll have a home field advantage this weekend. Whether you’ll be watching the Trials race or not, you’ll love this fascinating conversation with one of the best athletes competing today. FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a special episode of Set the Pace, NYRR CEO Rob Simmelkjaer welcomes Lauren Lubin April, Founder of April Haus, Inc. and NYRR Advisor, and Christine Burke, NYRR Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Runner Products, to help unravel the complexities of creating a non-binary division for NYRR events, including the TCS New York City Marathon. Dive into the strategic decisions, including prize money alignments and policy adaptations, that NYRR made to ensure an inclusive and fair environment for all athletes. The conversation extends beyond running, shedding light on broader initiatives promoting diversity, equity, and social responsibility. This episode is a compelling exploration of progress and transformation, offering a fresh perspective on the evolving landscape of sports. FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Rob is joined by Becs Gentry as co-host to speak with her fellow Peloton Instructor Rad Lopez about his fitness journey and how running has become his superpower. The bilingual boxing instructor is a native of the Bronx, who was raised by a single mom in a vibrant Dominican household. He talks about how he fell in love with boxing as a kid at family gatherings and how through sport, he’s able to channel hiscompetitive energy. Find out what motivated him to start running in the first place and what his fitness goals are for 2024 and beyond. Maybe there’s even an Abbott World Marathon Majors six-star medal in his future? **In our description of Run For The Future, we use the words “young women” broadly to include cisgender, transgender, nonbinary, gender non-conforming, those currently exploring their gender identity, and anyone who identifies as a young woman. Episode Links: Team For Kids Run For The Future FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we’re joined by Jay Scott, co-executive director of Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, a nonprofit he and his wife started in 2005 with a mission to change the lives of children with cancer. Their daughter, Alex Scott, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a terminal form of childhood cancer, just before her first birthday. When she was four, she set up a lemonade stand to raise money to help doctors find a cure for childhood cancer. In 2004, when Alex passed away at the age of eight, her stand and the inspiration from it had raised more than $1,000,000 toward finding a cure. Jay talks to us about what keeps him motivated to run marathons and raise money as part of Team Lemon. We also hear from a runner who was on the research team that helped find a cure some kids suffering from neuroblastoma who also ran for Team Lemon. Episode Links: How to Stay Active in the Off-Season Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation NYRR Charity Partners - NYRR.org/runforcharity SPONSORS: You can make an impact in the fight against childhood cancer by joining Team Lemon, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation's charity running program. With charity bib options in the TCS NYC Marathon and the Chicago marathon, or the option to bring your own bib to any race, you can make a difference by raising awareness and much needed funds for research. To join Team Lemon or learn more visit teamlemon.org FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Explore the personal side of Ginger Zee as she shares her journey into the world of running. We delve into her training routines, the excitement of the United Airlines New York City Half Marathon, and the unexpected joys and challenges of taking on such a monumental race. Get ready for an inspiring glimpse into the mindset of a seasoned meteorologist and running enthusiast. TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast episode contains sensitive content, including discussions relating to suicide, mental health, and abuse, topics that may be distressing or triggering for some listeners. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please seek help from a mental health professional, text the Crisis Text Line at 741741, or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gear up for an energizing start to the new year as we kick off 2024 with reflections, resolutions, and a dash of community celebration. Join Rob and Meb as they share their most cherished running moments from 2023, offering a peek into the personal journeys that fueled their passion for the sport. But that's not all – be the first to experience our exciting new segment, "Member of the Week," where we shine the spotlight on a remarkable individual from the New York Road Runners community. Get ready for inspiration, laughter, and a roadmap to an unforgettable year of running ahead! SPONSORS: Go the extra mile with the Peloton Tread+ this season, now a $1000 off until January 9th. The cushioned slat belt feels like walking, running, and hiking on clouds. No joke. Whether you're training for your next race or looking for the best way to bring your workouts indoors this winter, the Peloton Tread+ will get you moving toward your next goal. Pre-order the Peloton Tread+ today at onepeloton.com. Terms Apply. FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us in this special end-of-the-year episode as we take a stroll down memory lane, reminiscing about the highs and lows of the past running year. We dive into the intriguing questions posed by our dedicated audience, exploring topics that matter most to runners like you. But that's not all – get ready for an inspiring journey as we share and celebrate YOUR favorite running moments of 2023. From personal achievements to unexpected triumphs, this episode is a heartwarming testament to the incredible running community we've built together. Tune in for a dose of motivation, camaraderie, and the shared joy that makes every stride memorable. SPONSORS: New Balance released the Fresh Foam x 1080v13 with a new outsole design to increase forefoot stiffness and enhanced the rocker profile for the smoothest transition ever. You can benefit from their innovation by getting yourself a pair which uses a new Fresh Foam X compound. I’ve noticed an increased energy return, with more cushion and less weight making my long runs more comfortable. Comfort aside I also love the look and how versatile this shoe is, check out the 1080v13 at newbalance.com. Go the extra mile with the Peloton Tread+ this season, now a $1000 off until January 9th. The cushioned slat belt feels like walking, running, and hiking on clouds. No joke. Whether you're training for your next race or looking for the best way to bring your workouts indoors this winter, the Peloton Tread+ will get you moving toward your next goal. Pre-order the Peloton Tread+ today at onepeloton.com. Terms Apply. FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: Support the Set the Pace podcast! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. The content of the podcast is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as medical or professional advice. You should consult your physician or other health care professional before starting any fitness program, particularly if you are pregnant, you have a chronic condition, or if you or your family have a history of heart disease or high blood pressure or have ever experienced chest pain. DISCLAIMER See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we sit down with the brilliant health journalist and seasoned marathoner, Cindy Kuzma. Together, we unravel the insights from Cindy's recent New York Times article, "Running vs. Walking: Which Is Better for Lasting Health?" Dive deep into the discourse surrounding this age-old debate and discover the surprising truths about the impact of running and walking on your overall well-being. Gain exclusive behind-the-scenes perspectives from Cindy herself and explore the science-backed benefits that can transform your fitness journey. Don't miss this exclusive conversation that promises to reshape your understanding of the age-old question: to run or to walk for lasting health? SPONSORS: New Balance released the Fresh Foam x 1080v13 with a new outsole design to increase forefoot stiffness and enhanced the rocker profile for the smoothest transition ever. You can benefit from their innovation by getting yourself a pair which uses a new Fresh Foam X compound. I’ve noticed an increased energy return, with more cushion and less weight making my long runs more comfortable. Comfort aside I also love the look and how versatile this shoe is, check out the 1080v13 at newbalance.com. Runners, get ready to go the extra mile on the Peloton Tread with walking, running, hiking, bootcamp classes, and more. Whether you want cardio or strength training, Peloton Tread will get you moving toward your next goal. Now up to $500 off Peloton purchases. Shop Peloton Tread today at onepeloton.com. FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: Support the Set the Pace podcast! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. The content of the podcast is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as medical or professional advice. You should consult your physician or other health care professional before starting any fitness program, particularly if you are pregnant, you have a chronic condition, or if you or your family have a history of heart disease or high blood pressure or have ever experienced chest pain. DISCLAIMER See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lace up your running shoes and tune in for an uplifting conversation with Peloton's Becs Gentry. Discover how Becs turned her passion for running into a fulfilling career that extends beyond the treadmill. From her humble beginnings as a self-proclaimed running commentator to joining the elite broadcast team at the New York City Marathon, Becs shares the highs, the hurdles, and the genuine moments that have defined her journey. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just starting your fitness adventure, Becs's story will inspire you to find joy in every mile. SPONSORS: New Balance released the Fresh Foam x 1080v13 with a new outsole design to increase forefoot stiffness and enhanced the rocker profile for the smoothest transition ever. You can benefit from their innovation by getting yourself a pair which uses a new Fresh Foam X compound. I’ve noticed an increased energy return, with more cushion and less weight making my long runs more comfortable. Comfort aside I also love the look and how versatile this shoe is, check out the 1080v13 at newbalance.com. Go the extra mile with the Peloton Tread+ this season, now $1000 off for a limited time. The cushioned slat belt feels like walking, running, and hiking on clouds. No joke. Whether you're training for your next race or looking for the best way to bring your workouts indoors this winter, the Peloton Tread+ will get you moving toward your next goal. Pre-order the Peloton Tread+ today at onepeloton.com. Terms Apply. FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok SUPPORT: 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.