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In 2019, Arzon married investment manager Drew Butler in Tulum, Mexico. 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. Im also multitasking by researching new music to play in class. "I was training with folks who were better runners than I was. Her Puerto Rican-born father, an attorney, inspired her to go to law school. Robin isn't the type of person to worry about obstacles, all she wanted to know from her doctor is what tools she would need to be healthy with Type 1 diabetes while being able to continue her life as an athlete. 8 p.m. Watch The Bachelor, unapologetically. 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But athletics weren't an option. Half my carry-on is food (salad, noodles, trail mix, bars). [8] She reached out to John Foley, CEO of Peloton, and in 2014 she joined Peloton in New York City as an instructor. Her mother is a doctor who taught herself English by watching PBS. Still, she wouldn't allow her circumstances to become limitations on what she could achieve. "It's part of my lover letter to New York City," Arzon said. It happened very slowly, Arzon said of her transition to the world of fitness. [9] In 2016, she was promoted to Vice President of Fitness and Programming of Peloton.[10]. The organization offers scholarshipsalong with mentorship, networking, and other benefitsto students in financial need. It was during law school that Robin found, very much by mistake, her passion for running and fell in love with it. 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. 8 a.m. My husband and I have a 17-ingredient smoothie for breakfast. Live your life do it now. I don't even remember what it's like not to function without having to think about those things. [13], Arzon is a global Adidas ambassador. 6,804 posts. Social Media Posts. 1:30 p.m. "I had to slow down. 7:50 a.m. Avocado toast for breakfast. Eventually, two patrons tackled the man, giving police the opportunity to enter the bar and subdue him. The story of her life reads like the written account of a heavyweight boxing match that won't end -- because nothing keeps Robin down for very long. And every member of Peloton's peloton has bent the knee. "The mental gymnastics of living with diabetes is pretty tough because its a rollercoaster. 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. [3] Afterwards, she went on to attend Villanova University School of Law. She is an American ultramarathon runner and author who has an estimated net worth of $4,594,671. But this time, she wasnt going for the winshe was capping off Project Eclipse, her effort to run all six major marathons in 42 days this fall. Whether it's your first or your hundredth, marathon race day gives runners the same nervous butterflies every single time. About a year before she would graduate from Gallatin, Robin met a couple of friends at Bar Veloce in New York's East Village. Robin's unapologetic and inspirational ethos has led her to become a highly sought-after keynote speaker for Fortune 500 company events, including Google, Facebook, and Verizon. 2x NYT Bestselling Author. That was when more opportunities came professionally.". The book will inspire every type of runner from beginners to experienced marathoners to shut up and run. . 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. I train like a pro to be able to teach. . Arzon has since run over 50 races, including 25 marathons, three 50-mile ultramarathons, and one 100-mile race. 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. As a type 1 diabetic, you give yourself insulin for every bite of food. Anyone can read what you share. It was the very first athletic endeavor Arzon had undertaken in her life. There were definitely doctors and practitioners who were extremely doubtful about my ability to continue doing marathons. Several of Wambachs former teammates from the U.S. Womens National Soccer Team joined her in the race, including Lauren Holiday, 34 (3:40:30) and Leslie Osborne, 38 (3:41:33). Because I actually loved it.". I chose the latter.". "The importance of my family was family," Arzon says. The benefits are great, she believes, but the process is difficultand thats where much of the strength gains comes from: the struggle. In 2014, I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, a chronic disease where your pancreas produces little to no insulin. Host & Emcee. 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. There. We all get knocked down from time to time -- that's just life. She has a tattoo on her hand that says DREAM. And this year, Grace joined her mom on the course. Upon entering the bar the gunman forced all of the patrons, Robin included, into the back where he huddled them together and soaked them in kerosene. Every instructor has a producer to watch, review and plan his or her content, marketing and social media for Peloton. As Vice President of Fitness Programming and Head Instructor at Peloton, she believes that sweat transforms lives, and her story is living proof. I just use a baby wipe and keep it moving. Before 2020, Geist found a one-mile Turkey Trot to be a challenge. Thursdays are for speed work, Saturdays are for long runs -- 10-15 miles year-round, and longer when there is a marathon on her calendar (her next one is this fall) -- and she works in strength training three days per week. Maybe 10 minutes of reading before I pass out. 1m Followers, 1,134 Following, 6,804 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Robin Arzn (@robinnyc) robinnyc. Dont bother showering because Im running again in an hour and a half. The cast members were formed of survivalists and athletes. She graduated from Villanova University School of Law in 2007. Two patrons tried to jump the man as he held Robin; one was shot but the commotion of the struggle was enough to allow the police to storm the room and subdue that man. by Sarah McLaughlin January 24, 2023 5,238 Likes "Put that crown on. This race was in 2016. Robin thought she was jet lagged after returning from India with her mother and sister. BUY NOW AS SEEN IN She began taking classes on the side, collecting certifications as an RRCA running coach, NASM personal trainer and Schwinn spin instructor. But she realized something was missing: She felt like she wasnt following her passion. "Give me that speed back! "And getting curious about ones own greatness is I think one of the beautiful ways to use movement as a form of medicine.". Some inestimable chunk of that is tied to Ms. Arzn. Yeah, there were definitely really scary moments where I thought I was putting my life on the line. Shes run more than 50, including shorter distances to half marathons to ultras. She will teach you how to identify your dreams and apply the principles of endurance, power, and strength to help you reach your goals. The second bedroom in my apartment is a Zen den with a plant wall, a small desk, books and cushions for meditation. I dedicate five to seven hours a week to strength, conditioning and running on my own. People are so excited, and its palpable to feel the impact we have being in their homes. My ride tonight was bought out by PwC. 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. As she shared on Twitter afterward, completing the race was "a longtime goal;" she raised money for City Harvest, a food rescue program. Geist, 46, raised money for the Michael J. "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. Truly my fitness journey postpartum started with breathing exercises. I knew that if I kept it within a comfortable range that I would be fine because I have a pretty high tolerance, but it was frustrating to deal with a set-back. Whats six intervals of horrifically fast pedaling up the equivalent of a mountain to a queen? she yells during class. I am snacking and hydrating. In fact, it's one of my New Year's resolutions. The wounded man took refuge in the closest place he could find, Bar Veloce, and the gunman followed him into the business. 6:55 p.m. Robin is 40 years old. Why Trust Us? 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. Noon My hair stylist, Tiffanie, is meeting me now to do my braids. Wambach, 41, was cheered on by her wife, best-selling author Glennon Doyle, who tweeted beforehand, My wife is running a marathon this weekend. If Im in a pinch and theres nothing healthy, I eat oatmeal, which most hotels have. In her MasterClass on Mental Strength, Robin teaches members how to turn their inner critic into their inner advocate, by providing them with the critical tools for leveling up to the next area of their life. A car accident fractured her pelvis and prevented her from running collegiately. 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. 1M followers. "I really believe we need to trust our struggles," says Robin. This includes leading several classes on the bike and treadmill each week. She is also the VP of Fitness Programming and an Instructor at Peloton . "What's the point of doing this if we're not going to be challenged together?" Athletics were never part of her life growing up.[1]. Arzon grew up in Philadelphia. The first question I asked my endocrinologist was: How was I going to continue to run ultra-marathons? Robin Arzn she/her. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. I need to eat sugars at a certain time, before, or after, or during. Arzon ran the Keys 100 a 100-mile ultramarathon from Key Largo to Key West in Florida in May. Flanagan returned to run the New York City Marathon for the first time since her victory in 2017. Robin Arzon has perhaps experienced this more times than could be considered her fair share. 12:20 p.m. Review offers for branded sponsorships that came in to my agent, William Morris Entertainment. Tonight its Free Solo. Im a sucker for athletic feats shocker. This is a nonprofit organization that focuses on raising awareness about Type 1 Diabetes. Teach a womens history cycling ride. Now, though, shes a marathoner, having finished NYC in 4:40:24. 24 Hours | 48 Hours | 72 Hours | 50 KM | 50 Miles | 100 Miles . Fox Foundation, in honor of his father, whos had Parkinsons Disease for 30 years. For more about a life lived in SWEAT, enter your email below. I cook most of my meals, but tonight its a veggie tofu curry with brown rice thats left over from Sunday dinner. That is how .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;}Robin Arzon, Peloton head instructor and vice president of fitness programming, starts many of her intense, sweat-dripping rides. The author of the book Shut Up & Run ran her first marathon in New York in 2010. This year, he finished in 3:22:43, in support of NYRR Team for Kids. "Even after a few marathons, I was still reticent to even call myself a runner," Arzon says. 2x NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR of Shut Up And Run and Strong Mama, Robin Arzn, discovered her passion for athletics after healing from a traumatic experience through movement. Sometimes snatching power back is about a time, but for me it was a feeling.. Adams got engaged to Zac Clark in The Bachelorettes season 16 finale, and he helped reignite her passion for the sport. This 10K would be her very first race and the first athletic endeavor of her life. As a sought-after cycling and treadmill instructor in New York City and author of Shut Up and Run, she has inspired runners and cyclists across the cityand all over the worldto better their own lives by reaching physical goals they never thought possible. 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 dont drink coffee, ever. Fresh off the release of her second children's book last book, Peloton instructor Robin Arzn reportedly has another book in the works. . [1] She ran her first marathon, the New York Marathon, in 2010. 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Today Im bringing almonds, a Vega bar, an Athletic Greens packet (which I throw into a water bottle), Nuun tablets and a banana. She was promoted to Vice President of Fitness and Programming of Peloton in 2016. As she explored different ways of moving her body, she recognized that it had a big impact on her mental health. Two days later she had an endocrinologist and was taking insulin to manage her blood glucose. Their four-day, immersive wedding experience was inspired by their mutual love of Burning Man. Her book, a New York Times best seller, is Shut Up and Run. This month, I spent a week trying to keep up with her via text message. Breakfast: Smoothie loaded with greens 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. He created this monster smoothie, which is a staple of my day. This gave law enforcement the opportunity to enter the bar and take over. There's a new addition to our strong family! I have no idea how many calories are in this, and I dont care. On March 2, 2021, the duo announced the birth of their first child, a daughter called Athena Amelia Arzn-Butler. While Arzon was trying to communicate with the outside world, two hostages jumped the gunman. Peloton's explosion onto the fitness scene has been unprecedented. Her father who is also an attorney inspired and encouraged her to pursue a career in law. Musician Marcus Mumford, of the band Mumford and Sons, ran his first marathon to raise funds for Children in Conflict. My hair is currently in braids, which marries style and efficiency. A lot of the content out there is geared towards children, but type 1 can happen to anyone at any time (that's why it's no longer called 'juvenile diabetes'), so it's a great outlet for other adults out there, and a necessary one. 7 a.m. Make a full breakfast of tofu scramble and avocado toast while I look over instructor audition videos. "We just want to continue to create more ways to welcome people to the fitness experience.". 8 a.m. Work out. I refuse to eat like crap or I will have no energy. Stay-at-home dad and author, Life Is Short, Laundry Is Eternal: Confessions of a Stay-At-Home Dad. 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.