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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 | 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.

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 DuchenneFOLLOW 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.

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 | 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.

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 KidsFOLLOW 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.

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.DISCLAIMERSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 | 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.

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 TriumphFOLLOW 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.

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.DISCLAIMERSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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:@newyorknicoNew York Nico's Guide to NYCFOLLOW 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.

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 | 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.