Set the Pace

In this special marathon-day edition of Set the Pace, Rob interviews 2024 TCS New York City Marathon champions Sheila Chepkirui, Abdi Nageeye, Daniel Romanchuck and Susannah ScaroniFOLLOW 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.

In this special TCS New York City Marathon–weekend edition of Set the Pace, guest-host and Olympian Carrie Tollefson interviews the 2024 USATF 5K champions, Annie Rodenfels and Ahmed Muhumed, and three-time youth girls champ, Zariel Macchia, at the finish line of the Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K, which hosted the race in New York City this morning!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.

Five-time Olympian and TCS New York City Marathon Grand Marshal Gabby Thomas joins Rob and Becs on part two of this week's episode of Set the Pace, recorded live from the Citizens Stage at the TCS New York City Marathon Expo presented by New Balance. Both Rob and Becs were at Stade de France to see Gabby's epic gold medal run this past summer, and Gabby shares with them everything she was thinking out on the track that magical night, and everything she did for the three years leading up to that single moment to prepare for the run of her life. Join Rob, Becs, and Gabby for this live discussion about running and what it takes to make your dreams come true, and find out if Gabby has her eyes on 26.2 anytime in the near future.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.

Join us live from the Citizens Stage at the TCS New York City Marathon Expo, presented by New Balance, for this interview with the incomparable George Hirsch, one of the founders of the Five-Borough Marathon. No one can talk about the history of running like George. He has the best stories about how running has grown from a niche sport into a worldwide phenomenon, how Fred Lebow managed the start lines way back when, and about some of the superstars of world running in their youth. Also, he has the best running meet-cute you've ever heard. Join Rob and Becs as they present George with the Abebe Bikila Award in the first part of this two-part episode of Set the Pace.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.

Get ready for a full day of Set The Pace! We’re starting off with a mini-episode featuring the final 2024 Team Inspire Member Moment with Courtney Knights, followed by words of wisdom from the great Meb Keflezighi as we conclude our 16-week marathon training Meb Minute series.Then, stay tuned all day as we drop two more episodes, recorded live from the Citizens Stage at the TCS New York City Marathon Expo presented by New Balance, including interviews with George Hirsch and Gabby Thomas.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.

On the show this week is Peloton Instructor Kirsten Ferguson. Once entrenched in the NFL's corporate world, Kirsten turned to fitness during a challenging journey to motherhood. Today, she's both a mother and a popular Peloton tread instructor, drawing on both her personal struggles and her passion for fitness. She’s inspired so many athletes to go farther than they ever thought they could and is running her very first marathon when she toes the starting line at the TCS New York City Marathon on November 3. Find out how she overcame imposter syndrome to become one of the most sought-after instructors at Peloton and what she’s learned about herself during months of marathon training. And this week’s Member Moment features Joel Kaufman who is part of this year’s Team Inspire. Since 2015, Joel has raised over $150,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in honor of loved ones battling blood cancers.   For clarity on NYRR's policy with regard to costumes and prohibited items, please visit our Rules of Competition.LINKS:How To Gain Entry to the United Airlines NYC HalfJoin Team for Kids for Guaranteed Entry to the United Airlines NYC HalfJoel Kaufman's Fundraisiing Page for the Leukemia and Lymphoma SocietyFOLLOW 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 Matt James. Known for his unforgettable season on The Bachelor, Matt has traded roses for running shoes as he gears up for his fourth (in a row) TCS New York City Marathon. He played Division 1 NCAA football at Wake Forest University and now has turned into an endurance sports athlete. His move to marathons has proved successful, shaving two hours off his marathon time in two years! Matt shares his running journey on this week’s episode as he tries to chase down that ever-elusive sub three-hour marathon finish and talks about how running a marathon compares to being on The Bachelor. And for the second week in a row, our Member Moment features one of this year’s 26 Team Inspire runners, Sovena Ngeth, who is running her first marathon on November 3 and fundraising for Apex for Youth. LINKS:Sovena's Fundraising Page for Apex YouthFOLLOW 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.

A year and a half ago,  Peloton Producer Jessie Malone’s life took a dramatic turn when her Apple Watch alerted her that she was going into AFib (Atrial fibrillation) and needed to go to the emergency room right away. The shock of that moment and subsequent hospital stay led her to make profound changes in her life, including running her first marathon on the anniversary of her hospitalization. Now, Jessie is preparing to run the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon as part of her continued journey toward health and is raising money for the American Heart Association. Listen to her amazing story of transformation.Then Meb joins the podcast for this week's Meb Minutes, and to interview our Member of the Week, 2024 Team Inspire member Ido Simyoni.LINKS:Jessie's TCS NYC Marathon Fundraising Page at AHAFOLLOW 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.

With the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon just over 30 days away, Rob invites Race Director and NYRR SVP of Events Ted Metellus onto Set the Pace. Ted provides his behind-the-scenes guidance to runners on everything they need to know to get ready for Sunday, November 3, whether they’re traveling to the marathon from around the world or across the five boroughs of NYC. From visiting the expo and attending the Opening Ceremony, to crossing the finish line and getting your medal engraved on Marathon Monday, check out this episode to get all the inside information you need.Then NYRR Member Katherine Palomino-Simon talks about celebrating her 50th Birthday at the 50th Anniversary of the BMW Berlin Marathon, and the great Meb Keflezighi is here withi hs tip as we countdown 4 weeks to 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.

We are LIVE from the 50th anniversary of the BMW Berlin Marathon! And you know what they say about live events—anything can happen! In this case... it did! An audio equipment failure caused us to lose about 8 minutes of our live recording, including Catherine Debrunner's intro, so bear with us for the glitch! We promise, this show is worth it! In this bonus episode, Rob records live from the New Balance Center for Modern Running in Berlin less than 48 hours before the start of the 2024 BMW Berlin Marathon! Rob chats with BMW Berlin Marathon women’s wheelchair division defending champion and course record holder, Catherine Debrunner of Switzerland, about flat vs. hilly marathon courses—Catherine also won and set a course record at the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon last November—how she balances training with her other profession, teaching, and more. Then Rob gets on the other side of the mic when he’s interviewed by TCS New York City Marathon Race Director and NYRR SVP of Events, Ted Metellus, about Rob’s own running, as he’ll be running Berlin on Sunday too—his first marathon since running New York in 2013! And finally, we have an interview with NYRR and TFK member Arlene Rivera that will make you laugh and might also inspire you to run a little bit farther!You won’t want to miss this fun, lively, exciting, and inspiring episode ahead of the 50th running of the BMW Berlin Marathon on Sunday, September 29!Catherine Debrunner is a remarkable Swiss athlete who has made huge waves in the world of wheelchair racing. Born with a spinal birth defect, Catherine began her journey in sports at just eight years old and, in recent years, has become a dominant force on the track and the road. She recently made headlines by setting new course records at the Berlin, Chicago, and the TCS New York City Marathon. On top of all of those feats, she is also a five-time gold medalist from the 2024 Paralympics in Paris. Catherine’s accomplishments and story also caught the attention of our partners at New Balance, and she is an official Team New Balance athlete, prominently featured in their newly updated "Run Your Way" campaign. 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.