Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Robin Arzon is a New York Times bestselling author ultra-marathoner and Peloton's Vice President of Brand. Both members of Bachelor Nation ran in support of the Andrea Cameron Foundation; Cameron and his siblings started the organization to honor his mother after she passed away from a brain aneurysm last year. There. Some of it is practical, but a lot of it I disagree with. ", When it came to running and particularly ultra-marathons the diagnosis put Arzn at risk of severe low blood sugar. 5:31 p.m. Just found out Shonda Rhimes is following me on Instagram. I refuse to eat like crap or I will have no energy. I ended up just really falling in love with athletics and running and wanted to determine if there was a possibility of having a job in this area., That possibility motivated her to reach out to John Foley, CEO of Peloton about becoming an instructor. She'll be running her sixth New York City Marathon (and 21st overall) on Nov. 6. 1M followers. Robin started a blog, interviewed Olympic athletes with her cracked iPhone and surrounded herself with like-minded people -- kindred spirits who love to sweat. or acupuncture every week. Robin thought she was jet lagged after returning from India with her mother and sister. "You know, I'm still learning how to find time for fitness, and we only have one baby," Arzn tells Fatherly. He created this monster smoothie, which is a staple of my day. We discuss everything from social media activations, music themes, combo movements, loading variations, tempo and proprioception. Adams raised money for World Vision, a humanitarian organization committed to fighting poverty and helping the worlds most vulnerable children. At one time, Robin ran five marathons in five days for MS Run the US in honor of her mother. Theres an art to it, just like a composer at an orchestra. As a child, Robin was encouraged to focus on education and family. She's even helped to build a sense of togetherness through her work with Peloton, where she's the vice president of fitness programming and head instructor. Somehow, she projected herself into your basement and saw you turn your resistance down when she told you to turn it up. And luckily, now I'm able to help other people in my position as a member of the leadership council of Nick Jonas' nonprofit, Beyond Type 1. If you do not want us and our partners to use cookies and personal data for these additional purposes, click 'Reject all'. Now, Arzon leads what she refers to as "a team of superheroes" at Peloton. Arzon found herself at New York University for undergrad, where in the summer of 2002, she was taken hostage, along with 40 others, at a wine bar in Manhattan's East Village. She describes that in the years after much of her time in the law office was spent "counting down the minutes" until she could go for a run. But today, the host of Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist and Morning Joe, completed 26.2 of them, finishing the NYC Marathon in 3:58:23. Robin Amelia Arzn is an American ultramarathon runner and author of the book Shut Up and Run. My first was at the Tokyo Marathon in 2014. "It can be hard to find reason and rationality in a disease like diabetes when you think your body should be doing what it's meant to do but it doesn't. Teach two cycling classes for a total of 40 minutes. Charity Partnerships. This is not a dress rehearsal. The Marathon Runner Who Jumps Over All Hurdles. Still, I think the transition would have been much harder if I wasn't an endurance runner with such an awareness of my body-I was already so aware of how I'm eating, how I'm moving, and how I'm feeling at any given moment especially when I'm racing and training. Keynote or Panel Speaker. She knows you let your legs slow down before that last sprint was finished. Known on social media as @robinNYC, Arzon wears many hats under the Peloton umbrella. The author of the book Shut Up & Run ran her first marathon in New York in 2010. And she wants you to be, too. 7 a.m. Cup of Onnit King Tea (Kenyan purple blend). 4:30 p.m. And academics were very important.". Life as a type 1 diabetic is a 24/7 tightrope walk. As a sought-after cycling and treadmill instructor in New York City and author of Shut Up and Run, she has. From personal experience struggling through her classes, I can attest that Ms. Arzn is more like a cult leader than a coach; having weighed the options, I would rather die from cycling too fast than disappoint her. Even dogs and babies know and respond to our voices. In fact, it's one of my New Year's resolutions. So it was iterative. Pro athletes dont only work out during a game. He grabbed Arzon by the hair and held the gun and lighter to her head while using her as a human shield to communicate with police. In 2014, Robin Arzon was diagnosed with diabetes type 1, a chronic disease that prevents your body from producing insulin, but kept running (via Runner's World). 8 p.m. Watch The Bachelor, unapologetically. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. I'm an ultramarathoner, I run 50 and 100-mile races, and this was certainly not something I anticipated. That was the beginning of the partnership.. Since then, Arzon has run more than 20 marathons, including five in five days in 2010, three 50-mile ultramarathons and one hundred-miler. Wambach, 41, was cheered on by her wife, best-selling author Glennon Doyle, who tweeted beforehand, My wife is running a marathon this weekend. I trekked with a group of people almost 200 miles, foraging and living off the land-no tents, no food. 10 p.m. She started running 2-3 miles at a time in between her law school classes after the race. This is the year I'm actually going to run a marathon. She works at Peloton, a New York start-up that sells $2,245 bikes and $4,295 treadmills and streams live exercise. "I really like to focus on what my body can do and where I want to take it. I just use a baby wipe and keep it moving. I dedicate five to seven hours a week to strength, conditioning and running on my own. Quick shower and outfit change: Im the master of being ready in under seven minutes. "[1], This trauma inspired Arzon to begin running for the first time in her life. Powerful energy in those riders. The fitness start-ups vice president of programming, who hydrates three different ways by 8 a.m., is essential to the companys $4 billion valuation. Her parents, former president Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, greeted her at the finish line. But rather than let this slow her down, Arzon embraced the diagnosis and continued training, I was an ultramarathoner before I was diagnosed, and that kind of mindfulness and self-care really is part and parcel of any healthy athlete, she explained. She is also the VP of Fitness Programming and an Instructor at Peloton . When the police arrived Robin was being held by the madman by her hair, still soaked in kerosene, with a gun and a lighter being held to her head. But she realized something was missing: She felt like she wasnt following her passion. She describes that in the years after much of her time in the law office was spent "counting down the minutes" until she could go for a run. The wedding took place in Tulum, Mexico. Marathoners: Life is too easy. Robins father is an attorney and former law professor. "We just want to continue to create more ways to welcome people to the fitness experience.". "It was all very, very, very basic, honestly. I'm just going to figure this out myself." She's looking at you so intensely, all abs and braids and red lipstick, calling you out not because she's mad but because she knows you have so much more to give. The company, now seven years old, has more than one million members. Arzon teaches Peloton classes five days a week in addition to her own workouts. The former first daughter didnt appear in the official resultsshe ran under an aliasbut according to the New York Road Runners, she dipped below the four-hour mark, finishing in 3:59:09. Robin Arzn was born in Philadelphia to a Cuban refugee mother and a Puerto Rican father. [1] She said of the whim, "I had no idea how far the 10km distance was in miles. [9] In 2016, she was promoted to Vice President of Fitness and Programming of Peloton.[10]. 1:40 p.m. Uber home while listening to music and making my playlist for my 90s Pop Run tonight. While Arzon was trying to communicate with the outside world, two hostages jumped the gunman. "I want to write stories through my lived experience that are juicier and more powerful than fairytales. Ingredients: vegan protein powder, magnesium, Athletic Greens, aloe vera, chlorophyll, glutamine, B.C.A.A.s, fresh kale/spinach, matcha powder, baobab, maca, nut butter, cacao nibs, chia seeds, moringa, water, ice. Brand & Product Sponsorships. A believer in her mother's words that she is from "resilient stock," Robin says, "Resilience and willpower can seem finite but they can be recharged." I cook most of my meals, but tonight its a veggie tofu curry with brown rice thats left over from Sunday dinner. There isn't a moment in the day that I'm not aware of the fact that I'm responsible for making sure that I'm walking, talking, and breathing. Known on social media as @robinNYC, Arzon wears many hats under the Peloton umbrella. On March 2, 2021, the duo announced the birth of their first child, a daughter called Athena Amelia Arzn-Butler. Host & Emcee. So its kind of a cyclical beautiful relationship," she says. This is why they call her The Queen. It started in Key Largo and ended in Key West, Florida in less than 30 hours. In 2013, Arzon co-founded the fitness movement Undo Ordinary and the print publication Undo magazine[11] in 2013. A Peloton Superstar's Self-Reinvention Robin Arzn considered herself "allergic to exercise" until a traumatic event during her college years set her on a new course. 6,804 posts. I chose the latter.". [18] Arzon is a vegan.[19]. She began this time as a freelance sports reporter, writing for publications like Newsweek and New York Magazine. Most recently, Robin founded Swagger Society, the first-ever lifestyle membership club in web3, launching in 2023. Robin created a new life as an "Ambassador of Sweat" -- becoming a running coach, cycling instructor and ultramarathoner. "You didn't go play organized sports or join some kind of league. Branded Content. Bed. Being held hostage at gunpoint has shaped a lot of who she is and how she faces each day. I need something at this point that demands absolutely nothing. But the fan. This post was published on the now-closed HuffPost Contributor platform. I dont drink coffee, ever. That shift happened with training.". Pack all the snacks and all the food. A post shared by Robin Arzon (@robinnyc), "I try to focus on what my body can do. I had one friend who was doing 100-mile races as a type 1 diabetic so I was able to reach out to him and get some advice, but what works for somebody else might not work for you since everybody's levels and needs are different so largely I've had to figure this out on my own. As she explored different ways of moving her body, she recognized that it had a big impact on her mental health. 10:30 a.m. Record Pop Fun Run and a marathon race prep class for 90 minutes. But both at Tokyo and the Shape Half, my insulin pump failed and I stopped receiving insulin so my blood sugar skyrocketed, and without insulin to reduce your blood sugar levels, your body is working way too hard. In 2003, Robin Arzon saw people running in a 10-kilometer marathon which was the first time she saw the people running in the marathon as she didn't know how far is 10 . Lunch: Salad full of protein and healthy fats By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. I don't even remember what it's like not to function without having to think about those things. ", Maryam Shojaei as told to Aishwarya Kumar, Lynn Olszowy | ESPN producer and reporter, Dan Hajducky and Ericka N. 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Her mother is a doctor who taught herself English by watching PBS. CreditLandon Nordeman for The New York Times. My hair is currently in braids, which marries style and efficiency. Champ Erika Kemp Prepares for Marathon Debut, A Classic Rock Playlist to Help You Pace Your Runs, Running Gives This Half Marathoner Confidence, Trailblazing Athletes Who Influenced the Culture, Penny, Niece of Boston Marathon Dog, Passes Away, Man Runs Marathon Every Morning With His Two Dogs, Running Gives This Woman Support and Community, This Guy Worked Out Every Day for 1,000 Days, This Runners Loves Volunteering as Much as Running. Invisible doors might be opening for you right now. Thankfully the technology gives me the ability to adjust my insulin levels and reduce the risk as much as I can. It was done on a whim, after she saw a flyer in a bank on a Friday afternoon for the race the following morning. Robin is 40 years old. Shut Up and Run - Robin Arzon 2016-06-21 An ultra marathoner and running coach captures the energy and joy of running in this illustrated, full-color motivational interactive fitness guide and journal that will inspire every type of runnerfrom beginner to experienced marathonerto shut up and run. These Celebs Crushed the 2021 NYC Marathon, TikTok Challenge Run Until Goes the Distance, Flanagan placed Wambachs medal around her neck, Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads. A year later, in 2003, she saw a flyer for a 10K race at a bank on a Friday afternoon and spontaneously decided to join the run the following morning. Her first 100-mile race was completed at the Keys100. "I love her positivity and her motivation. Im vegan, and I consume a lot of food to get me through the day. As she shared on Twitter afterward, completing the race was "a longtime goal;" she raised money for City Harvest, a food rescue program. This race was in 2016. But since I'm also really stubborn, I finished both of those races anyway. Over the course of the next decade, while pursuing law, she fell in love with running, health, and fitness and began to prepare for a career change. She fell in love with running, health, and fitness over the course of the next decade, while pursuing law. Two patrons eventually tackled the man, giving police the opportunity to enter the bar and subdue him. Robin graduated magna cum laude from New York University and Villanova University School of Law. Two days later she had an endocrinologist and was taking insulin to manage her blood glucose. I also travel with Greens powder, a great nutrient boost. Maybe 10 minutes of reading before I pass out. Her backstory may be even more inspiring than her classes. Sullivan-Toscani, wearing one of Arzon's trademark "Sweat with Swagger" tank tops, has come to New York with her husband Peter, a retired Air Force major, to celebrate her 36th birthday. As a diabetic, there's a risk of going too low and a risk of going too high with your blood sugar levels. Im a Type 1 diabetic, so Ive been checking it once an hour all day. [1][2], As a child, she was encouraged to focus on education and family. As a type 1 diabetic, you give yourself insulin for every bite of food. Robin is a proud Latina, a reformed lawyer, turned ultra-marathoner, turned New York Times best-selling author of "Shut Up and Run." Robin's mother is a doctor. I should know, since she kicks my butt on a daily basis. She and Butler met at a speakeasy bar in Manhattans East Village in 2016. I don't think I've slept through the night since I was diagnosed because I have devices that go off to tell me if I'm high or low or whateverit's crazy. They had no maps or weapons and carried only food and water. "Community is the linchpin to everything that we do. For a daily dose. She is a RRCA certified running coach, NASM certified personal trainer, Schwinn spin instructor, certified Pilates instructor and Pre/Post Natal training specialist. That was when more opportunities came professionally.". Its a small bulls-eye that we are looking for. Her second childrens book, Strong Baby, will be published in 2023. Robin Arzn dons quite a few titles from instructor and VP of Fitness Programming at Peloton to ultramarathoner, former lawyer, and New York Times best-selling author. If Im in a pinch and theres nothing healthy, I eat oatmeal, which most hotels have. [8], Arzon wanted to be closer to the athletics and wanted to show others that there is an alternative way to be an athlete. 11 a.m. Weekly senior staff meeting with Pelotons chief content officer. 24 Hours | 48 Hours | 72 Hours | 50 KM | 50 Miles | 100 Miles .