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Why 2024 Paris Olympian Dakotah Lindwurm Keeps Smiling Jun 06, 2024

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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.
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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

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Building a World-Class Pro-Field- NYRR’s Sam Grotewold Shares What It Takes to Bring the Pros to NYC May 30, 2024

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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.
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Covering It All: Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes on Being a Running Couple and Much More May 23, 2024

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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.
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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
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Special Live Episode: Interview with Ali Feller at the RBC Brooklyn Half Finish Line May 18, 2024

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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.
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Believing in the Run with The Drop Podcast Hosts Thomas Neuberger and Meaghan Murray May 16, 2024

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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.
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NYRR Group Training
Believe in the Run
Ted Metellus Gives Us the 411 on All Things RBC Brooklyn Half

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Mind Your Space, Mind Your Pace: Ted Metellus Gives Us the 411 on All Things RBC Brooklyn Half May 09, 2024

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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.

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liveresults.nyrr.org

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Running and Meditating:Peloton Instructor Mariana Fernández Joins Host Rob and New Co-Host Becs Gentry This Week May 02, 2024

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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.

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True Sustainability - Tina Muir celebrates Earth Week with Set The Pace Apr 25, 2024

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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.

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Becoming a Sustainable Runner: A Guide to Running for Life, Community, and Planet by Tina Muir and Zoë Rom

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Boston Recap, London Preview: Deena Kastor and Martin Yelling Bring Marathon Talk to Set the Pace Apr 18, 2024

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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.

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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

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Inside the Winner's Circle: Behind the scenes with Meb and Des at the Boston Marathon Apr 14, 2024

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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.

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