This week, Becs speaks with Sof Camacho about Sof's breakout year in distance running—winning the nonbinary division at the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon in 2:31:29 and, just weeks later, finishing the Valencia Marathon in 2:29:15, one of the fastest marathon times ever run by a nonbinary athlete. By day, Sof is chasing PRs and coaching other runners to find their potential; by night, they create art through tattooing as well as performing onstage as their drag persona Xana Whoria. Sof shares why their Mexican heritage inspires them every day and that letting go of perfection helped them push further than they ever imagined. Plus, ultramarathoner Jen Curtis joins the show for this week’s Member Moment. Jen has completed 24 marathons and, earlier this year, took on The Speed Project—a 300-mile race from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. She also supports mental health awareness through her family’s nonprofit, 4TeamBrock, dedicated to her brother who struggled with mental health.
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This week, Becs speaks with Sof Camacho about Sof's breakout year in distance running&mdash;winning the nonbinary division at the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon in 2:31:29 and, just weeks later, finishing the Valencia Marathon in 2:29:15, one of the fastest marathon times ever run by a nonbinary athlete. By day, Sof is chasing PRs and coaching other runners to find their potential; by night, they create art through tattooing as well as performing onstage as their drag persona Xana Whoria. Sof shares why their Mexican heritage inspires them every day and that letting go of perfection helped them push further than they ever imagined. Plus, ultramarathoner Jen Curtis joins the show for this week&rsquo;s Member Moment. Jen has completed 24 marathons and, earlier this year, took on The Speed Project&mdash;a 300-mile race from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. She also supports mental health awareness through her family&rsquo;s nonprofit, 4TeamBrock, dedicated to her brother who struggled with mental health. FOLLOW NYRR: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nyrr/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NewYorkRoadRunners/">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/nyrr">X</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@newyorkroadrunners">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@nyrrvideo/podcasts">YouTube</a> SUPPORT: Support the Set the Pace podcast! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/set-the-pace/id1703616687">Apple Podcasts </a>or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2k1UziVCr4wYtMM5Awr2MA?si=871db22f44c049b1">Spotify</a>. <a href="https://www.nyrr.org/setthepace">DISCLAIMER</a>

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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.

Sof Camacho on Culture, Creating Art, and Chasing PRs

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