NYRR Set the Pace Presented by Peloton

NYRR Set the Pace Presented by Peloton is the official podcast of New York Road Runners. We invite you to join us on this journey filled with life-changing stories and running insights. Join hosts Rob Simmelkjaer, CEO of New York Road Runners, and Becs Gentry, Peloton instructor, every Thursday in conversation with inspiring athletes, from everyday enthusiasts to elite marathoners, to hear stories of perseverance, drive, and dedication.

Each episode also includes an NYRR Member Moment spotlight and pro tip from Meb Keflezighi, 2009 New York City Marathon champion and Olympic medalist.

The views expressed by guests on the podcast are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement by NYRR of them or their views.

New episodes available every Thursday on the following platforms:


Episodes:

Transcripts: To read each episode's full transcript starting from episode 41, click the button below. Transcripts will be available within 24 hours of publishing an episode.


  • May 16 Episode 43: Believe in the Run
  • May 9 Episode 42: Mind Your Space, Mind Your Pace: Ted Metellus Gives Us the 411 on All Things RBC Brooklyn Half
  • May 2 Episode 41: Running & Meditation: Peloton Instructor Mariana Fernández Joins Host Rob and New Co-Host Becs Gentry
  • Apr 25 Episode 40: Tina Muir on Sustainability
  • Apr 18 Episode 39: Boston Recap, London Preview: Deena Kastor & Martin Yelling Bring Marathon Talk
  • Apr 14 Episode 38: Inside the Winner's Circle: Behind the Scenes with Meb & Des at the Boston Marathon
  • Apr 11 Episode 37: From Marathon Champion to Mortal - Meb Keflezighi Trains for the 2024 Boston Marathon in Support of the MEB Foundation
  • Apr 4 Episode 36: Olympian Alysia Montaño Advocates for Women's Rights & Maternal Health
  • Mar 28 Episode 35: An Unexpected Run with a Lil Nas X
  • Mar 21 Episode 34: Discussing the Boston Marathon & London Marathon with Race Directors Jack Flemming & Hugh Brasher
  • Mar 17 Episode 33: The United Airlines NYC Half Champs
  • Mar 14 Episode 32: Daniel Humm on His Participation in the United Airlines NYC Half
  • Mar 7 Episode 31: Commissioner's Cup with NYPD & FDNY
  • Feb 29 Episode 30: Women's History Month with Emily Sisson and Dinée Dorame
  • Feb 22 Episode 29: Conner Mantz & Clayton Young
  • Feb 15 Episode 28: Ted Metellus Talks United Airlines NYC Half
  • Feb 8 Episode 27: Shawanna White on Breaking 3 Hours at the Marathon
  • Feb 1 Episode 26: Jenny Simpson Is Ready to Tackle 26.2 at the U.S. Olympic Trials
  • Jan 30 Episode 25: Beyond the Binary - NYRR's Evolution in Gender-Inclusive Running with Lauren Lubin April & Christine Burke
  • Jan 25 Episode 24: Conversation with Peloton's Rad Lopez (Guest Host: Becs Gentry)
  • Jan 18 Episode 23: Running Towards a Cure with Jay Scott & Alex's Lemonade Stand
  • Jan 11 Episode 22: Conversation with Journalist & Marathoner Ginger Zee
  • Jan 4 Episode 21: Stride into 2024 - Resolutions & Member Spotlight!
  • Dec 28 Episode 20: Your Questions & Best Moments of 2023
  • Dec 21 Episode 19: Cindy Kuzma Unveils the Running vs. Walking Debate
  • Dec 14 Episode 18: Finding Joy in Every Mile with Becs Gentry
  • Dec 7 Episode 17: Running with NYPD First Deputy Commissioner Kinsella
  • Nov 30 Episode 16: Miles of Legacy with Gary Corbitt
  • Nov 22 Episode 15: Zdeno Chara Conquers the NYC Marathon
  • Nov 16 Episode 14: Kayleigh Williamson's Legacy
  • Nov 9 Episode 13: Pioneering Inclusivity with Cal Calamia
  • Nov 6 Episode 12: TCS New York City Marathon Champion Interviews
  • Nov 2 Episode 11: Live from the TCS New York City Marathon Expo Presented by New Balance
  • Nov 2 Episode 10: Claire Holt's Story of Acting, Running & Perseverance
  • Oct 26 Episode 9: Breaking Barriers with Noor Abukaram
  • Oct 19 Episode 8: A Conversation with Rob Simmelkjaer
  • Oct 12 Episode 7: The Endurance Mindset of Ali Feller
  • Oct 5 Episode 6: Behind the Scenes with Ted Metellus
  • Sep 28 Episode 5: Rome Leykin's Inspiring Journey
  • Sep 21 Episode 4: Navigating the Mind-Body with Dr. Jorge Aguilar
  • Sep 14 Episode 3: A Conversation with Susannah Scaroni
  • Sep 7 Episode 2: Willie Geist's Marathon Transformation
  • Sep 7 Episode 1: Meb Keflezighi's Journey to Marathon Glory

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