Marathons, Milestones, and Meb: Celebrating 100 Episodes of Set the Pace
This week we celebrated the 100th episode of NYRR Set the Pace live at the Public Theater in NYC. Rob and Becs kicked off the show by bringing back the podcast’s very first guest, Meb Keflezighi, a 2004 Olympic silver medalist in Athens who in 2009, became the first American since 1982 to win the New York City Marathon, and in 2014 became the first American man to win the Boston Marathon since 1983. He also started the Meb Foundation, whose mission is to promote youth health, education, and fitness in the US and abroad. He discusses his philosophy “run to win” about getting the best out of yourself in racing and in life. Plus, Janelle Hartman joined the stage for this week’s Member Moment. Janelle is the recipient of the 2018 Joe Kleinerman award and long-time volunteer with New York Road Runners. She crossed the finish line as the official final finisher of the 2018 TCS New York City Marathon at age 55. Meb Keflezighi on the show!!!: (12:45)Becs in the hot seat!: (30:51)Rob shares what makes him proud: (38:36)Lightning Round: (42:50)Janelle Hartman is our Featured Member: (51:40)Today's Meb Minute (On Routine): (1:01:42) 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.DISCLAIMERSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A Special Marathon Episode for Your Long Run - with Cory Wharton-Malcolm and Austin Curtis
If you are training for spring marathons, this one is just for you! Settle into your long run with this week’s special long edition of Set the Pace featuring a few incredible guests. Cory Wharton-Malcolm, Apple Fitness+ trainer, running coach, and author of the book, All You Need Is Rhythm & Grit brings joy and inclusivity to a sport that can often feel very intimidating and continues to be a positive force in the UK running community and beyond. Former hockey player turned long-distance runner and Becs’ partner, Austin Curtis, is gearing up to run the London Marathon later this month. Austin shares what it’s like supporting Becs through her own running journeys while they raise their young daughter, and now, leaning on Becs as his coach for London. Plus, this week’s member moment features Teresita Gonzalez and her brother Luis who are both running the London Marathon and will be taking on the TCS New York City Marathon in November with their mother and youngest sister. Celebrating the 100th Episode: (05:23.130) Live in Boston: (08:23.000) Cory Wharton-Malcolm on STP!: (13:09.000) Full Circle with Speed Project: (16:38.754) Track Mafia Origins: (31:41.440) Austin Curtis on STP!: (1:06:24.674) Supporting Becs – 7 Marathons, 7 Continents: (1:07:27.089) Running Goals Evolve: (1:17:38.520) Teresita and Luis – STP Member Moment: (1:51:12.113) Meb Minute – Traveling and Running: (1:59:30.733) 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.DISCLAIMERSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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How Kwasi Kessie Merges Marathoning and Fashion
Joining Rob and Becs this week is celebrity stylist and marathon runner Kwasi Kessie whose influence spans both the fashion and sports worlds. Kwasi outlines his journeys in both fashion and running and shares his experience styling athletes like 100-meter Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles. He also reflects on his own experience on the roads, starting from when he was a kid running with NYRR and going on to complete 11 consecutive New York City Marathons. Kwasi grew up in Harlem and attributes his love of fashion to his mom, who took pride in curating high-quality wardrobes for her kids. A runner herself, she also completed the New York City Marathon, inspiring Kwasi to lace up and run his first marathon, which he did with Team for Kids. And our Member Moment this week features Stephanie Sokol who started running in 2019 and has completed five of the six Abbott World Marathon Majors, raising thousands of dollars for NYRR Team for Kids. Kwasi Kessie on STP!: (:12:00) NYRR Member Stephanie Sokol: (1:01)Meb on Boston Hills: (1:08)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.DISCLAIMERSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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From GTL to GT-Half-Marathon with Jersey Shore's Vinny Guadagnino
This week, Becs interviews Jersey Shore’s Vinny Guadagnino about his transition from reality TV star to long-distance runner. Vinny completed the United Airlines NYC Half this past Sunday and ran his first marathon last November at the TCS New York City Marathon, fundraising for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Vinny talks about the joy of training in NYC and how running helps support his mental health. Tune in to hear why he loves running in the summer and about his favorite post-race meals. Also joining the show is NYRR member Marisa Cotrina. She fell in love with the sport nearly two decades ago and now has 11 marathons and 49 half marathons under her belt. And today we have a special Meb Minute with HSS. Meb welcomes HSS's Kate Baird to talk about bridging the gap between half-marathon recovery and full marathon prep. Vinnie Guadagnino Joins Becs:(05:35) Jersey Shore Lightning Round:(37:01) NYRR Member Marisa Cotina: (45:58) Meb Minute with HSS: (57:11) 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.DISCLAIMERSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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First Interviews with the 2025 United Airlines NYC Half Champions!
In this special race-day edition of Set the Pace, Olympian Carrie Tollefson gets the very first interviews with 2025 United Airlines NYC Half champions Sharon Lokedi, Abel Kipchumba, Manuela Schär and Geert Schipper, who led more than 28,600 athletes through Brooklyn and Manhattan to the finish line in Central Park. Geert Schipper at: (01:45)Manuela Schär at: (15:22)Sharon Lokedi at: (22:34)Abel Kipchumba! at:( 30:51) FOLLOW NYRR: Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTokSUPPORT: Support the Set the Pace podcast! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.DISCLAIMERSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 Instuctor, 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.
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