Habitual Routine

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Lap 5: The How and Why of Running Sustainably Apr 21, 2021

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With the world celebrating Earth Day this week, in episode five we discuss sustainability, particularly through the lens of our running. We’ll dive into how and why runners in our community and NYRR, as an organization, are working toward a more sustainable future.

In our “how” segment, Coach Annick and Coach Roberto discuss what sustainability looks like for runners and races, and how it affects us all. They chat with Aly Criscuolo, Manager of Environmental Sustainability at NYRR, about the future framework of NYRR’s approach to sustainability as an organization.

And in our “why” segment, Shaquana chats with father and son Jonathan and Simon Cane. Jonathan is a runner and coach based in NYC. His 9-year old son, Simon, inspired by his science class, decided to run every day to school to be more environmentally friendly. We’ll hear from them both on how they use running to make the world a cleaner place.

Thank you to our partners Gatorade Endurance and Tata Consultancy Services for supporting this episode:

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TCS is committed to investing in sustainability, currently working to reduce their Carbon Footprint in their roster of sponsored sporting events using digital innovations. For more on how TCS is focusing efforts on sustainability, visit www.tcs.com/corporate-sustainability.

Lap 4: The How and Why of Volunteerism Apr 07, 2021

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April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, an important month of recognition and celebration at New York Road Runners as our organization could not exist without the year-round assistance of tens of thousands of volunteers to help us serve runners. In episode four, the NYRR team discusses all things volunteering. In our “How” segment, Coach Annick and Coach Roberto interview Mary Haskins, Senior Manager of Volunteer Operations at NYRR, as she offers us some behind-the-scenes glimpses at what volunteering looks like at the TCS New York City Marathon.

And in our “Why” segment, Shaquana chats with Harvey Klein, a veteran NYRR volunteer who has volunteered at the New York City Marathon for over 40 years. Harvey discusses his role as a volunteer ham radio operator, assisting in the extremely important race-day communications that are integral to executing the race successfully and safely.

Thanks to our partner Poland Spring for supporting this episode of the podcast.

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Lap 3: The How and Why of Returning to Running Post COVID-19 Mar 24, 2021

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After the one-year anniversary of the global pandemic hitting New York City, the NYRR team discusses the journey for runners returning to exercise post COVID-19. From a training perspective in our “How” segment, Coach Annick and Coach Roberto chat with Dr. Jordan Metzl, a sports medicine physician at Hospital for Special Surgery, about how any runner living through this global pandemic should approach running or getting back to running post COVID with their health and safety top of mind.

In our “Why” segment, Shaquana chats with Ann Scanlon, a Florida-based runner who was diagnosed with COVID-19 last fall. Ann discusses her symptoms, motivation, and plans to run the Virtual United Airlines NYC Half and cross the finish line nearly six months to the day from her diagnosis. She heard from every doctor she saw that she wouldn’t run again, but as a native New Yorker she was determined to prove them wrong, and she did.

Thanks to our partners at TCS and Hospital for Special Surgery for supporting this episode of the podcast.

TCS is proud to be New York Road Runners’ premier partner and Official Technology Sponsor of the Virtual United Airlines NYC Half. When reality is virtual, This Run unites us. Stay connected and experience exclusive race content, including “Sounds of the Streets”—an energizing race day playlist and audio experience, our virtual medal, a spectator toolkit, and more by downloading the Official Virtual United Airlines NYC Half app, Powered by Tata Consultancy Services.

Take your training to the next level with HSS Sports Performance services through special promotional pricing available exclusively to NYRR members by emailing HSSPERFORMANCE@HSS.EDU or calling (646)797-8005.

Lap 2: The How and Why of the Women’s Running Experience with Dr. Ellen Casey and Asteria Howard Mar 10, 2021

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In episode two, the NYRR team discusses two experiences of running as a woman. From a training perspective in our “how” segment, Coach Annick and Coach Roberto discuss the role the menstrual cycle plays in sport performance by chatting with Dr. Ellen Casey from Hospital for Special Surgery to dive deeper in the science of period tracking.

In our “why” segment, Shaquana chats with Coach Asteria Howard, former member of the Bolivian and Venezuelan national teams and current NYRR Team for Kids and Striders coach. Asteria discusses her drive to win as a girl growing up in Bolivia, her international running career, and her lifetime of coaching runners of all ages and abilities.

Learn more about Hospital for Special Surgery's Women's Sports Medicine Center.

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Thanks to our partners at New Balance and Mastercard for supporting this episode of the podcast.

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Lap 1: The How and Why of Motivation with Gary Corbitt Feb 24, 2021

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In episode one, the group explores motivation from two perspectives. First, through the lens of the athlete and motivation, Coach Annick and Coach Roberto discuss and break down the challenges of running and provide practical and specific ways to stay motivated.

Second, Shaquana, a program coordinator at NYRR, chats with Gary Corbitt, a running historian and the son of Ted Corbitt, the founding president of New York Road Runners and a pioneer of long distance and ultra running. Ted amassed over 200,000 miles in his running career and kept meticulous notes on his training and performance. Shaquana and Gary discuss Ted's “why” and the motivation behind the miles.

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Lap 12: Marathon Reflections with Shalane Flanagan and Meb Keflezighi Oct 29, 2020

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On the 12th and final episode of Habitual Routine, join Coach Annick Lamar as she chats with marathon legends and New York City Marathon champions Shalane Flanagan and Meb Keflezighi. Shalane and Meb provide last-minute tips to help you prepare for your virtual marathon on the final weekend of racing by exploring two specific topics: being present in racing and the trials and tribulations of marathon running.

Both champions deep-dive into how presence—often called “being in the moment”—has allowed them to make it through their very best and most challenging marathon performances. In addition, they discuss how as former professional athletes, they now have the opportunity to reflect and open up a bit more about the human and emotional elements of marathon running beyond the physical training.

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Want to run the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon? Title sponsor, Tata Consultancy Services, is giving away an entry to one lucky runner! To enter, download the official Virtual TCS New York City Marathon app, take a selfie wearing a virtual medal and tweet it with three tags: @TCS_NA, #ThisRunNYC and #Sweepstakes by November 2nd. No purchase necessary and rules are at on.tcs.com/sweeps.

Lap 11: Your Race-Day Checklist with Pamela Nisevich Bede and Jacqueline Murphy Oct 22, 2020

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On the 11th episode of Habitual Routine, join Coach Annick Lamar as she provides all the necessary preparation in a full race-day checklist to prepare you for a successful Virtual TCS New York City Marathon. Annick uses the collective learnings from our first season, focused on virtual marathoning, to discuss the categories of race logistics (including a nutrition chat with Abbott Nutritionist Pamela Nisevich Bede), mental preparation, and finally, as you will be your own official race timer, a super important breakdown of your “tech list, checklist.” Then, Annick chats with Jacqueline Murphy, multi-time virtual marathon finisher, to discuss her reflections and best practices that will surely assist and inspire you with your own race-day preparations.

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TCS is proud to be New York Road Runners’ premier partner and title sponsor of the Virtual TCS New York City Marathon. When reality is virtual, This Run unites us. Stay connected and experience exclusive runner and spectator content by downloading the Official Virtual TCS New York City Marathon app, Powered by Tata Consultancy Services.

Be a part of the Virtual TCS New York City Marathon festivities—without running 26.2 miles! Between October 25 and November 1, take on the Virtual Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K anytime, anywhere in the world. Sign up here.

Lap 10: The Taper Process with Heidi Skolnik and Steph Bruce Oct 15, 2020

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On the 10th episode of Habitual Routine, join Coach Annick Lamar as she breaks down the physiological and mental benefits of tapering as you near the end of your virtual marathon training. First, Annick chats with Heidi Skolnik, MS, CDN, FACSM, from The Women’s Sports Medicine Center at Hospital for Special Surgery, to deep-dive into what exactly is happening to your body during the tapering period why and how it will benefit your marathon performance and enjoyment. Then, Annick chats with professional runner Steph Bruce about the obstacles that might pop up during this final window of training and how to mentally manage them to help you prepare for your virtual race day.

If you want to learn more about Sports Performances Services at Hospital for Special Surgery, visit here.

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This year the TCS New York City Marathon is going virtual. It may look different, but the spirit of the race runs on. Gear up for race day with the lightweight and aggressive FuelCell RC Elite. Pairing the high energy return of a FuelCell midsole with the efficiency of a carbon fiber plate, this racing flat is a smart choice for half to full marathon racing. The shoe has a streamlined synthetic upper, with a comfortable traditional collar. Minimal overlays help to keep the weight low while providing strategic support. Stay tuned for official race gear as well as a custom version of the New Balance FuelCell RC Elite shoe.

The Achilles Mongolia Chapter is organizing a physical marathon for the Virtual TCS New York City Marathon with one hundred members, guides and volunteers. Join to support and watch these incredible athletes on their virtual marathon journey with live streaming coverage beginning at 9:00 p.m. EST on Saturday, October 23rd on Achilles International social channels.

Lap 9: Assembling Your Support Crew with Joseph Gray Oct 08, 2020

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On the ninth episode of Habitual Routine, join Coach Annick Lamar as she helps you assemble your support crew with the help of Joseph Gray, 18-time United States national champion and 2-time World Mountain Running champion.

Coach Annick and Joseph define what a support crew does and who you need in it, but first they advise you to reflect on yourself as a runner: Do you need people to show up for you on race day physically or emotionally—or maybe a mix of both? Then, they deep dive into how to logistically plan for assembling your team: how to ask, how to prepare them, and most importantly, how to express gratitude and bring your support crew along for the journey. With years of experience assembling crews, Joseph provides a master class in successfully planning and executing this integral component of your virtual marathon preparations.

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As you get ready to take on the Virtual TCS New York City Marathon, Gatorade Endurance is working to make sure you're prepped for a great race day! In place of your typical on-course experience, Gatorade Endurance is offering our runners a 25% discount on products to keep you fueled and hydrated. Head here to receive a personalized bib, product discount, and tips on how to properly fuel. Once you enter your name and claim your virtual bib, you’ll receive access to a discount code to purchase products like Endurance Formula and Energy Gels to round out your fueling plan.

Lap 8: The Art of Virtual Racing with Tatyana McFadden Oct 01, 2020

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On the eighth episode of Habitual Routine, join Coach Annick Lamar and Coach Roberto Mandje as they discuss the art of virtual racing. The coaches are joined by 17-time Paralympic medalist and 23-time Abbott World Marathon Majors champion Tatyana McFadden.

Coach Annick, Coach Roberto, and Tatyana break down “the art of racing” and explain why it is applicable for every runner. Every runner can become a better racer—whether that means getting faster, improving technique, or deepening their enjoyment of the racing experience. The team discusses all the key practices to help you successfully complete your Virtual TCS New York City Marathon.

Follow Tatyana McFadden and check out Tatyana in her newest film, Rising Phoenix, available now on Netflix.

Volvo Cars is eager to rally the collective spirit of runners across the globe to make this marathon as special as ever – and you can be a part of it. Register today to run the Virtual TCS New York City Marathon and enter for a chance to win the Volvo Car of your dreams. Visit RunforVolvoCars.com for more information.

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