As she's worked through her personal journey with fitness and health, Arzn also recognizes the power of community. 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. Robin Arzn, 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. She fell in love with running, health, and fitness over the course of the next decade, while pursuing law. I need to eat right now before I jump out of this vehicle. "What I live for are the moments when cant becomes can, what I live for are the moments when people take charge and realize that superheroes are real and we are writing that narrative with our thoughts, with our actions. In fact, it's one of my New Year's resolutions. Part of her draw is a slate of catchphrases. I spend the next 90 minutes on emails, reviewing my schedule, and get the most important messages out of the way. Her second childrens book, Strong Baby, will be published in 2023. So when I started running ultra-marathons it was in search of a finish line and really getting curious about my own greatness," she says. Life as a type 1 diabetic is a 24/7 tightrope walk. 7:30 p.m. Make jackfruit taco bowls for dinner. In 2021, she became the first-ever recipient of Glamour Magazines Daring to Disrupt Award. 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. When you can only run 1 mile before feeling like you are going to die (me), and then meet a superstar that runs 100 miles at a time (Robin). She used to write for publications such as Newsweek and New York Magazine. 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. Robin Arzon is yelling at you. In her first lesson, she shares her life story, including the harrowing incident that made her start running as a means of healing. Their immersive wedding experience that lasted for four days was inspired by their mutual love of Burning Man. Her students give MasterClass an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars. Robin Arzn she/her. Known on social media as @robinNYC, Arzon wears many hats under the Peloton umbrella. Marathoners: Life is too easy. She began to use them to better educate herself on how to propel herself forward. Robin Arzn 3:57:19 As vice president and head instructor of Peloton, Arzn motivates millions of people around the world to move their bodies. [1][2], As a child, she was encouraged to focus on education and family. In 2020, Robin was named one of the most influential people on Fortune Magazines 40 Under 40 list. Keynote or Panel Speaker. She is also the VP of Fitness Programming and an Instructor at Peloton . Through Peloton, Arzon says, everyone from former pros who want to continue working out to average people getting off the couch for the first time all instantly have a million teammates in their corner. 7 a.m. Cup of Onnit King Tea (Kenyan purple blend). My insulin was kept with the film crew, but other than that, I didn't receive any assistance. It's really about raising awareness and creating a supportive, relatable community. She is also the VP of Fitness Programming and an Instructor at Peloton. What's 10 more seconds to a queen? I'm just going to figure this out myself." Her father is an attorney and former law professor. Arzon is a New York Times bestselling author, a Type-1 diabetic and corporate litigator turned fitness superstar whose transformation into an athlete began with a near-death experience. Robin Arzon Shares How a Near-Death Experience Inspired Her to Become a Trainer Still, it's unpredictable. Two patrons eventually tackled the man, giving police the opportunity to enter the bar and subdue him. Notable runners included former pro athletes and Olympic medalists in other sports, TV stars, musicians, and more. As a junior in college at New York University, Arzon suddenly found herself facing death. It requires being able to host a show, coach and work out. Robin reached out to John Foley, CEO of Peloton and she joined Peloton in New York City in 2014 as an instructor. But there's one benefit: I have multiple opportunities a day to show myself that I always have a little bit more strength. Robin Arzn is the definition of a powerhouse: an ultramarathoner, VP of fitness programming at Peloton, a New York Times bestselling authorand she does it all completely powered by plants. Fox Foundation, in honor of his father, whos had Parkinsons Disease for 30 years. She crossed the line in 4:01:20, a 9:12 pace. [1] This 10K would be Arzon's very first race and first athletic endeavor of her life. My ride tonight was bought out by PwC. [9] In 2016, she was promoted to Vice President of Fitness and Programming of Peloton.[10]. In 2012, Robin did sports reporting from the London Olympics. 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. 5:31 p.m. Just found out Shonda Rhimes is following me on Instagram. "There is something really special about providing entertainment and credible fitness authority at the same time, and that is the secret sauce of Peloton," Arzon says. Being held hostage at gunpoint has shaped a lot of who she is and how she faces each day. "I had no training. To top off her experience, Flanagan placed Wambachs medal around her neck. If Im in a pinch and theres nothing healthy, I eat oatmeal, which most hotels have. She mixes in personal stories -- like being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes right before she was supposed to ultra marathon - while encouraging you to step into your greatness. But the reality is, superheroes are real and the folks we admire in our lives are tenacious and they bet on themselves.". Robinnyc (my Instagram and Twitter name) is a brand within itself, so Im always aware of that. 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. I work out two to three hours a day, six days a week, for 12 months out of the year, Arzon added. "I really believe we need to trust our struggles," says Robin. It makes it really unsafe for your heart to be doing something like a marathon, which is already causing it to work pretty hard. As long as were putting one foot in front of the other, thats progress.. Maybe 10 minutes of reading before I pass out. She finished in 5:31:14. "I had to slow down. Pro athletes dont only work out during a game. This is why they call her The Queen. Robin stands at the height of 5 ft 8 in ( Approx 1.73 m). She is a woman of above-average stature who stands at the height of 5 ft 8 in ( Approx 1.73 m). But I'm risky by nature. I had no idea how far the 10km distance was in miles, Robin said of the whim. She finished in 2:33:32, the fastest of her six efforts this fall by about a minute and a half (her second-fastest time was 2:35:04 in London). It was during law school that Robin found, very much by mistake, her passion for running and fell in love with it. 24 Hours | 48 Hours | 72 Hours | 50 KM | 50 Miles | 100 Miles . For me, its a source of strength and an example of how someone can really be a change agent in their life, Arzon told Runners World. Two-time Olympic gold-winning soccer forward and FIFA Women's World Cup champion Abby Wambachwhos registered under her first name, Marycrossed the finish line in 3:44:25. Athletics were never part of her life growing up.[1]. by Sarah McLaughlin January 24, 2023 5,238 Likes "Put that crown on. Teach a womens history cycling ride. She wanted to be closer to athletics and show others that there is an alternative way to be an athlete. And in addition to that Im gonna have glucose tablets and all these other things that come along with it.". This is all from someone who was made fun of on the playground for how she ran and who was forging notes as a teenager to get out of gym class. It was a super quick, rapid diagnosis-within a day I was on insulin. Since then, she has run over 50 races, including one 100-mile race, three 50-mile ultramarathons, and 25 marathons. This post was published on the now-closed . She is a RRCA certified running coach, NASM certified personal trainer, Schwinn spin instructor, certified Pilates instructor and Pre/Post Natal training specialist. I really wanted to demystify and unpack running, she said It can be very intimidating for people who are new to running; even those who are runners, we also hit plateaus and training can be frustrating at times. Since then, Arzon has run more than 20 marathons, including five in five days in 2010, three 50-mile ultramarathons and one hundred-miler. 12:30 p.m. 11:08 a.m. Off to the airport while working on social media for Adidass She Breaks Barriers campaign. In 2016, she starred in their Here to Create campaign commercial. After class, take photos with Peloton members and answer some of the 300 comments on my Facebook and Instagram posts today. 10:42 a.m. Uber to Tread studio listening to Nice for What, by Drake. 6 a.m. Gym for an hour. "I had to decide if I wanted in or out," Arzon says. Find out more about how we use your personal data in our privacy policy and cookie policy. Shes the coauthor of both Breakthrough Womens Running: Dream Big and Train Smart and Rebound: Train Your Mind to Bounce Back Stronger from Sports Injuries, a book about the psychology of sports injury from Bloomsbury Sport. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. I am snacking and hydrating. Peloton instructors are part D.J., part coach, part training partner. And for that, she's feeling both grateful and empowered. As a result, Robin started to prepare for a career change. 4:25 p.m. On the plane, reviewing the weekly report that distills all of our workout data. When Ms. Arzn, 37, whose official title is vice president of fitness programming, is not teaching or vigorously hydrating, she is also an Adidas brand ambassador and an author. I chose the latter.". 4:30 p.m. Meet with my producer. [7], In 2012, Arzon began a career in health and fitness after leaving her job at the law firm. I have no idea how many calories are in this, and I dont care. She works at Peloton, a New York start-up that sells $2,245 bikes and $4,295 treadmills and streams live exercise. Peloton instructors need to be fitness experts but also be able to essentially host a live TV show while working out. Robin Arzon has perhaps experienced this more times than could be considered her fair share. [3] Afterwards, she went on to attend Villanova University School of Law. I wasnt the track athlete growing up," she tells Yahoo Life. 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. She was diagnosed as a Type 1 Diabetic in 2014 and is currently on the Leadership Council of Beyond Type One,[16] a nonprofit organization focused on raising awareness about Type 1 Diabetes founded by Nick Jonas. I'm an ultramarathoner, I run 50 and 100-mile races, and this was certainly not something I anticipated. Arzon ran the Keys 100 a 100-mile ultramarathon from Key Largo to Key West in Florida in May. 9 a.m. There. For Arzon, thats something she incorporates into her everyday life, too, putting in countless hours to prep for next race. 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. 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. All she wanted as a gift was to take two of Arzon's classes -- one on the bike and one on the treadmill -- in person. They had no maps or weapons and carried only food and water. 6,804 posts. In 2015, Robin became one of 20 elite Americans to trek the Serengeti in National Geographic Channels, MYGRATIONS. But the fan. In the airport, I am stopped by five different Peloton members. 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 cast members, who were formed of survivalists and athletes, were given no maps or weapons and carried only food and water. She taught herself English by watching PBS. She starred in their Here to Create campaign commercial in 2016. "Community is the linchpin to everything that we do. The percentage of runners that do this kind of racing that I do is small as it is, let alone with an autoimmune condition such as type 1, so I really didn't have many examples. Robin thought she was jet lagged after returning from India with her mother and sister. When I was approached by National Geographic to trek across the Serengeti in Tanzania I said yes. Noon My hair stylist, Tiffanie, is meeting me now to do my braids. I immediately feel replenished and energized. I understand the reaction of, 'Oh my gosh, 50 miles.' 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. Head Peloton Instructor Robin Arzn follows up New York Times bestseller Strong Mama with Strong Baby, tracking the first milestones of a baby's life, using Robin's signature mantras as motivation. 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). To date, Robin has run 27 marathons and several ultra-marathons, including five marathons in five days in support of MS research. 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. If you need to flag this entry as abusive. Early on in the confrontation the man spoke of wanting to talk to the police, and Robin served as his line to the police while being held as a human shield. There are horrible cases of type 1 diabetics who go to bed, hit a low throughout the night, and never wake up. 8:47 p.m. Back home in Manhattan. It was during law school that Robin found, very much by mistake, her passion for running and fell in love with it. Its definitely not an open casting call, and never will be. Robin started this time as a freelance sports reporter. 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." Her mother, who is a physician, was worried that her symptoms could mean something more and she sent Robin to have blood work. "I think of NYC as a training partner. The 50th anniversary edition of the .css-1hr08dr{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:0.125rem;text-decoration-color:#59E7ED;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:inherit;-webkit-transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;}.css-1hr08dr:hover{color:#595959;text-decoration-color:border-link-body-hover;}New York City Marathonand the first running of the event since the start of the pandemicfeatured a smaller field overall, with approximately 33,000 runners crossing the finish line. Im grateful to be a part of a community and honestly the community inspires me right back. And thats a story arc that everyone can relate to," she says. This race was in 2016. Adams raised money for World Vision, a humanitarian organization committed to fighting poverty and helping the worlds most vulnerable children. Arzn attended New York University, where she graduated magna cum laude. Branded Content. One woman told me the bike saved her marriage because she and her partner now have a common hobby. Robin started a blog, interviewed Olympic athletes with her cracked iPhone and surrounded herself with like-minded people -- kindred spirits who love to sweat. "Even after a few marathons, I was still reticent to even call myself a runner," Arzon says. And this year, Grace joined her mom on the course. While Arzon was trying to communicate with the outside world, two hostages jumped the gunman. Two patrons eventually tackled the man, giving police the opportunity to enter the bar and subdue him. After law school, Arzon was a corporate litigator for seven years at a law firm in New York, working long hours and fitting in runs when she could. In a marathon, people are often concerned about hitting the wall. So how old is Robin Arzon? Stay-at-home dad and author,
Life Is Short, Laundry Is Eternal: Confessions of a Stay-At-Home Dad. Each class playlist and class plan takes up to two hours of preparation. The wedding took place in Tulum, Mexico. As Vice President of Fitness Programming and Head Instructor at Peloton, she believes that sweat transforms lives, and her story is living proof. "Self-care isnt selfish and I wanted to model that for her. Powerful energy in those riders. "Since becoming a parent, my husband and I really have allowed our hustle to happen in bite-size chunks. The series aired in 2016 and showed 20 people trekking the journey of the annual wildebeest migration that occurs every spring from the Serengeti Plains to Maasai Mara in Kenya. "That incident is the reason I started running, because I physically needed to run the trauma out," Arzon says. For today's episode, I sit down with Robin Arzon, 26-time marathoner, Vice President of Fitness Programming and instructor at Peloton, and author of the New York Times bestseller Shut Up and Run. Half my carry-on is food (salad, noodles, trail mix, bars). 1m Followers, 1,134 Following, 6,804 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Robin Arzn (@robinnyc) robinnyc. Robin includes space at the end of each chapter to track your progress as you build up to your first marathon or other running goals. Ultimately, I want us to think about how were speaking to ourselves. [1], In the summer of 2002, while an undergrad, Arzn was taken hostage with 40 others in a wine bar in Manhattan's East Village. We all get knocked down from time to time -- that's just life. I have over 1,000 Spotify playlists saved, organized by themes such as beat, mood, genre, running, spinning, lifting. There's always light through the cracks. 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. I dont drink coffee, ever. 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. I started looking into the technology out there for type 1 diabetics, and I think within 10 days of my diagnosis, I was on an insulin pump and glucose monitor, which allows me the freedom to not have to deal with injections. I need something at this point that demands absolutely nothing. Yes. Robin Arzn seems superhuman to most as an avid ultra-marathon runner who has crossed the finish line of a 100-mile run, in addition to a few 50-mile races and 27 marathons. Live your life do it now. I refuse to eat like crap or I will have no energy. But she realized something was missing: She felt like she wasnt following her passion. "It's part of my lover letter to New York City," Arzon said. Trust your struggle. Some of it is practical, but a lot of it I disagree with. 10 p.m. Brand & Product Sponsorships. People flew in from Kansas, Hawaii and Alaska to take it in person. This year, he finished in 3:22:43, in support of NYRR Team for Kids. Its the heartbeat. She works at Peloton, a New York start-up that sells $2,245 bikes and $4,295 treadmills and streams live exercise classes to their internet-connected screens. Robin captures the energy and joy of running in this illustrated, full-color motivational interactive fitness guide and journal. To date, Robin has run 27 marathons and several ultra-marathons, including five marathons in five days in support of MS research. This gave law enforcement the opportunity to enter the bar and take over. The Marathon Runner Who Jumps Over All Hurdles. Tyler Cameron, the former star of The Bachelorette, whod been known to run with a crowd in New York City, crossed the finish line of the marathon in 5:02:16. My days off are Thursday and Sunday, but I always have shoots and speaking engagements on Thursdays because they wont disrupt my teaching schedule. She was born in 1982 in Puerto Rican, United States of America. "I really like to focus on what my body can do and where I want to take it. This is the year I'm actually going to run a marathon. It Figures is Yahoo Life's body image series, delving into the journeys of influential and inspiring figures as they explore what body confidence, body neutrality and self-love mean to them. The company, which has sold 450,000 pieces of exercise equipment and may go public this year, last raised capital at a valuation of $4 billion. Robin Arzn seems superhuman to most as an avid ultra-marathon runner who has crossed the finish line of a 100-mile run, in addition to a few 50-mile races and 27 marathons. The wedding was held in Tulum, Mexico. From tummy Friday night ritual is a movie with husband. Even dogs and babies know and respond to our voices. And she sees you, still sucking on your water bottle when she told you to put it away. . There's a new addition to our strong family! Still, it's unpredictable. Designed to help readers find the information quickly and easily, loaded with practical advice, style, and attitude, this practical guide--written by a runner for runners--makes it clear that to succeed, all you . People are so excited, and its palpable to feel the impact we have being in their homes. Now that Pequeo is born, mom and baby are ready to move together. And academics were very important.". Keep hustling. In 2014, doctors diagnosed her as a Type 1 Diabetic and now appears on the Leadership Council of Beyond Type One. When Im out there training, my mantra is 'forward is a pace,'" she says. I really try to eat the frog with my most difficult task during this time so I can feel freer later in the day. Robin's father is an attorney and former law professor. 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. Eventually, she found that the freedom she experienced with running could fuel a career in fitness. Robin Arzona ( Full name: Robin Amelia Arzn) is an American ultramarathon runner and author. This book offers tips, tricks, and visual motivation to help every runner cultivate miles of sweat, laughter, swagger, and friendship. The NYC Marathon was the first marathon she ever ran, four years ago, and now she says Type 1 diabetes has made her stronger because it has made her more determined to accomplish her goals. Robin started as a litigator to ultramarathoner, became bestselling author, and later head instructor and VP at Peloton. I know that if I'm doing a long run it's going to drop, so I need to reduce it at certain times. [13], Arzon is a global Adidas ambassador. She knows you let your legs slow down before that last sprint was finished. Robin Arzns Peloton Work Diary: It Feels Like I Ingested Fire, https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/29/business/robin-arzon-peloton-work-diary.html. Robin Arzon is a New York Times bestselling author ultra-marathoner and Peloton's Vice President of Brand. As she shared on Twitter afterward, completing the race was "a longtime goal;" she raised money for City Harvest, a food rescue program. 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 . [1] She said of the whim, "I had no idea how far the 10km distance was in miles. You spent your time working with the family and that was it. "Three weeks before I ran one of my first 50-mile ultra-marathons, I was diagnosed as a type 1 diabetic," she says, explaining that the chronic illness doesn't allow her pancreas to produce enough . On a balmy spring afternoon, Arzon is doing just that, welcoming Samantha Sullivan-Toscani from San Antonio, Texas, to the Peloton Tread studio on Christopher Street in Manhattan's West Village. But the fan. New York Times Best Selling Author, Robin Arzn, 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. Today, she crossed her 27th finish lineher first as a momin 3:57:19, in support of Every Mother Counts. Charity Partnerships. 10:30 a.m. Record Pop Fun Run and a marathon race prep class for 90 minutes. Peloton's explosion onto the fitness scene has been unprecedented. About a year before she would graduate from Gallatin, Robin met a couple of friends at Bar Veloce in New York's East Village. Lets make it kind, lets make it powerful, lets make it informed. Adams got engaged to Zac Clark in The Bachelorettes season 16 finale, and he helped reignite her passion for the sport. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We are workshopping ways to keep content fresh. "A man, armed with three pistols and a samurai sword, shot three people, doused the group with kerosene and threatened them with a barbecue lighter. I aim for nine hours a night religiously, and its the reason I have no social life. Greatness is simply the lens through which she operates and she wants others to do the same. Robin didn't take the course load that one may expect of a prelaw student, opting instead to take her father's advice, "You will learn how to be a lawyer in law school, take the classes you want to take.". Now, Arzon leads what she refers to as "a team of superheroes" at Peloton. I remember walking to water stations and thinking, 'I'm never going to get there.' It started in Key Largo and ended in Key West, Florida in less than 30 hours. Just ask Peloton instructor Robin Arzn and mom to 17-month-old Athena. Flanagan returned to run the New York City Marathon for the first time since her victory in 2017. Her book titled Shut Up and Run: How to Get Up, Lace Up, and Sweat with Swagger was published on June 21, 2016. She did sports reporting from the London Olympics in 2012. It is a pact to uncheck the boxes of other peoples limitations and forge her own. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. But even as she worked to overcome a scary part of her past, Arzn would face another obstacle when she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2014. Every instructor has a producer to watch, review and plan his or her content, marketing and social media for Peloton. I drink three or four cups of tea a day, ranging from matcha to herbal varieties.
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