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Set the PaceTiki Barber Talks Marathons, Motivation, and What’s NextJoining Rob and Becs this week is New York Giants legend and longtime runner Tiki Barber. Tiki shares what inspired him to run his first New York City Marathon in 2014 and going on to complete over 15 marathons, including races in Boston, Big Sur, and Jerusalem with hopes of running all Abbott World Marathon Majors. He talks about how the “beauty of running is the encouragement you get” from the spectators, unlike football where you may get booed by the crowd, which he lightheartedly admits he’s experienced a few times. Tiki also discusses his work with Team for Kids and Ac...2025-06-1956 min
Mile 40 PodcastEp 130 - Strides of Purpose: Impact Beyond the Finish Line Featuring Rob SimmelkjaerEpisode Promotional Partner: Rhone Use Code: Mile40 in-store or online at www.rhone.com for 20% off your purchase. Offer valid for New Customers Only.On this special episode, host Bishoy Tadros sits down with Rob Simmelkjaer, CEO of New York Road Runners, for an inspiring and insightful conversation that goes way beyond finish lines. Rob shares his journey from a New York native to leading one of the city’s most iconic organizations, reflecting on how running has been a constant in his life through every season and challenge.You’ll hear about the...2025-05-0858 min
Set the PaceRBC Brooklyn Half Advice: "Panic Is Not a Pace" and More Wisdom from NYRR’s Ted MetellusWith just over two weeks until the RBC Brooklyn Half, Rob is joined by Ted Metellus, NYRR’s chief event production officer and race director, to discuss important updates to the race. In response to survey results, this year's race will have four start waves to ease course crowding and allow for an easier flow at the start, and the RBC Brooklyn Half Pre-Party will have extended hours to make it easier for people to visit Brooklyn Bridge Park on the Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday before race day. Tune in to hear about course highlights and what runners and th...2025-05-0133 min
Set the PaceCheers to NYRR Volunteers Who Give Back at the Marathon and in the CommunityApril is Global Volunteer Month and this week Rob and Becs interview three NYRR Volunteer Hall of Fame Inductees about their years of experience helping out at the New York City Marathon and Open Run. David Csillan has spent more than 35 years safeguarding the health of runners as a medical volunteer, becoming an essential part of the marathon's medical team. Larry Sillen has volunteered since 1979, handing out bibs and even hauling water from fire hydrants. Now 80 years old, Larry is a familiar face at Open Runs across the city, especially at Marine Park in Brooklyn, where he grew up...2025-04-1742 min
Set the PaceHow Kwasi Kessie Merges Marathoning and FashionJoining 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...2025-03-271h 10
Set the PaceReclaiming the Run: Alison Mariella Désir on Diversity, Activism, and AdventureIt's Race Week! In preparation for the United Airlines NYC Half, Set The Pace presents a special episode recorded live at the NYRR Run Center Featuring the New Balance Run Hub.Hosts Rob and Becs are joined by special guest Alison Mariella Désir, founder of Harlem Run, author of the bestselling book Running While Black, and the host of the award-winning PBS show, "Out & Back with Alison Mariella Désir." Alison discusses her work in the outdoor industry, building community, and making room for historically marginalized people in the running space. Also joining as featured NYRR me...2025-03-141h 07
Marni on the MoveMondayMoves: Exciting News: IRONMAN Scene Heats Up, NYRR United NYC Half Marathon & TCS NYC Marathon 2025, & A New Puma CollabToday on MondayMoves, I'm talking about the latest and greatist from the worlds of running and triathlon!
IRONMAN & IRONMAN 70.3 Triathlon is booming, and races are filling up at record speed for 2025! Musselman 70.3—one of my go-to races—is already 80% full and was just named Best Overall Event Satisfaction and Best Bike Course in the Global IRONMAN Athletes’ Choice Awards. The sport is seeing a surge in 18-35-year-old athletes, and female participation is up 10%. Love to see more people embracing the endurance lifestyle!
Meanwhile, the United Airlines NYC Half is making history with a brand-new course featuring the Brooklyn Bridge—a first...2025-03-1124 min
Set the PaceRob's Tokyo Marathon Recap And NYRR launches the Official Charity Program for the 2025 TCS New York City MarathonDirect from Kyoto, Japan, Rob hosts Set the Pace just a few days after he ran the Tokyo Marathon with Team for Kids. He’s joined by NYRR Chief Commercial Officer Christine Burke who has all the information you need about what it takes to run with one of the Official Charity Partners of the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon. The 2025 program just launched and the spots fill quickly so tune in to learn everything you need to know! Then Christine turns the table on Rob and interviews him about his experience running Tokyo, specifically if he followed some of...2025-03-0651 min
Set the PaceOlympian Sharon Lokedi Is Inspiring the Next Generation of Kenyan RunnersThis week, Olympian Sharon Lokedi joins Rob and Becs to talk about getting ready for the United Airlines NYC Half and splitting her time between Flagstaff, Arizona and her native Kenya. Sharon discusses her transition from collegiate running to professional road racing and winning the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon in her marathon debut. She talks about her experience running the Paris 2024 Olympic Marathon and how she managed her training as a late addition to the race. She reflects on her role inspiring young runners, particularly young women in Kenya, and the foundation she has established to support young...2025-02-271h 13
Set the PaceJeffrey McEachern on Good Vibes and Six Stars, and All Things United Airlines NYC HalfThis week’s episode is extra special as Becs chats with not one but two amazing guests: Peloton Instructor Jeffrey McEachern and NYRR Chief Event Production Officer and Race Director Ted Metellus. Jeffrey shares his running journey from his first steps during a low point in 2015 to running a half marathon while crying tears of joy to completing five of the Abbott World Marathon Majors in 18 months—and now on his way to getting his Six Star medal in Tokyo on March 2. Professionally he’s gone from working in the fast-food industry to becoming a talent recruiter for the Voice...2025-02-201h 10
Set the PaceTokyo Marathon Talk with NYRR Board Chair Nnenna LynchRob and NYRR’s Chair of the Board of Directors, Nnenna Lynch, are training to run the Tokyo Marathon together, so this week, Nnenna joins Set The Pace to talk all things Tokyo! In addition to receiving some priceless Tokyo Marathon advice from Becs, Nnenna discusses her stellar collegiate and professional running careers, as well as her philosophy on staying fit in her 50s while juggling life as a CEO and raising two teenagers. As the first African American and first woman to serve as Board Chair for NYRR, Nnenna emphasizes the importance of diversity in the running co...2025-02-131h 17
Set the PaceFred Lebow's Legacy: Mary Wittenberg & Ted Metellus on the TCS New York City MarathonEver wonder what it’s like to direct the largest marathon in the world? Hear from the TCS New York City Marathon Race Director Ted Metellus and former NYRR CEO and Race Director of the New York City Marathon Mary Wittenberg during a live taping of Set the Pace at the Hard Rock Café in Times Square. From Mary's groundbreaking tenure as the first female race director of the New York City Marathon to Ted's current leadership as the first Black race director, these two trailblazers share their experiences of and inspiration for directing the iconic race. For Mary, she...2025-01-301h 19
Set the PaceNew York Road Runners’ State of the UnionOn this week’s episode of Set the Pace, Becs reads questions from the running community about all things New York Road Runners as Rob provides clarity on some of the most asked questions such as how can runners get into sold-out races and how can more people run the TCS New York City Marathon for the first time. Rob also recaps key moments of 2024, including issuing a reimaged mission and vision statement, having record number finishers at the TCS New York City Marathon and other marquee races, and launching the new NYRR Team for Climate to expand on su...2025-01-0953 min
Set the PaceWhat NYRR Coach Ben Talks About When He Talks About TrainingTune in to this special New Year’s episode of Set the Pace that’s all about resolutions, goal setting, and opportunities to help you stay motivated in 2025. Rob is joined by Coach Ben Delaney, director of training programs and operations at NYRR, who explains what NYRR coaches do to help thousands of runners reach their goals. Whether you’re just starting out or going for a PR, you can learn more about the various training programs NYRR offers such as Group Training, Team for Kids, and Striders. Also joining this week is NYRR member and Open Run volunteer captai...2025-01-0255 min
Set the PaceTransforming Lives Through the Power of Running - Stories from a year of Set The PaceOn this special holiday edition of Set the Pace, Rob shares some of the most inspiring conversations he’s had on the podcast this year that reflect our new vision of building healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running. Tune in to hear from Peloton instructors and NYRR members who’ve turned to running to help them through difficult times and volunteers building community while helping out at NYRR events. We also share stories about Olympians and Paralympians finding joy in training young athletes and celebrities taking on the TCS New York City Marathon for the...2024-12-2650 min
Set the PaceHow Nev Schulman Turned a Bike Crash into a Marathon Comeback – with PurposeJoining us this week is Nev Schulman, a TV host, a father of three, and a passionate runner. He's known to millions as the face of Catfish: The TV Show on MTV. Nev’s life took a scary turn this past August, when a bicycle accident left him with a spinal cord injury. Amazingly, just three months later, he defied the odds by completing the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon as a guide for Achilles International, helping blind runner Francesco Magisano, the director of the NYC Metro Region Achilles chapters, cross the finish line. Hear about how his recovery we...2024-12-191h 06
Sneaker Impact NewsLeading From the Front: Ted Metellus, Race Director of the TCS New York City Marathon & NYRRIn this special episode of Sneaker Impact News, hosted by Bryan the Botanist, we have the honor of interviewing Ted Metellus, the Race Director of the TCS New York City Marathon and Senior Vice President of Event Development and Production at the New York Road Runners (NYRR). Joining the conversation is Frankie Ruiz, the Race Director of the Lifetime Miami Marathon. We dive deep into Ted's journey from being a native New Yorker to leading one of the world's most iconic marathons, the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon, which takes place on Sunday, November 3rd. Ted shares insights on...2024-10-0944 min