"That was at the back of my mind as I was approaching these big finish lines, thinking am I gonna have a medical event?" In a marathon, people are often concerned about hitting the wall. [1][2], As a child, she was encouraged to focus on education and family. It made its name selling its now-famous, ultra-smooth $2,245 bicycle with its attached monitor, on which members can stream live classes from Peloton's New York studios. BUY NOW AS SEEN IN This 10K would be her very first race and the first athletic endeavor of her life. 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. 2x NYT Bestselling Author. I cook most of my meals, but tonight its a veggie tofu curry with brown rice thats left over from Sunday dinner. Theres no room for an off day when youre the source of energy, instruction and entertainment. The wedding was held in Tulum, Mexico. Her father who is also an attorney inspired and encouraged her to pursue a career in law. I honestly just think she is wonderful. [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. 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. Its a small bulls-eye that we are looking for. Teach a womens history cycling ride. Host & Emcee. As she shared on Twitter afterward, completing the race was "a longtime goal;" she raised money for City Harvest, a food rescue program. One woman told me the bike saved her marriage because she and her partner now have a common hobby. 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. Robin stands at the height of 5 ft 8 in ( Approx 1.73 m). And finally, I realized that was bulls---. Breakfast: Smoothie loaded with greens If you would like to customise your choices, click 'Manage privacy settings'. Glamour Magazines Daring to Disrupt Award. Long before she was a contestant on, or co-host of, The Bachelorette, Adams was a high school cross country runner. Robin's first thought wasn't why me or what next. Elyse Kopecky, Flanagans co-author on three cookbooks, also ran her first marathon in New York City today, and finished in 3:33:31. Each of the company's cycling, running and yoga instructors is expected to not only lead killer workouts but essentially host the television show that is each class. The benefits are great, she believes, but the process is difficultand thats where much of the strength gains comes from: the struggle. Robin started as a litigator to ultramarathoner, became bestselling author, and later head instructor and VP at Peloton. Ten years after her NYC Marathon debut, Supermodel Christy Turlington Burns, 52, completed her ninth marathon on behalf of her maternal health organization, Every Mother Counts. I have long runs, tempo runs, hill workouts, and speed workouts, she explained. She was promoted to Vice President of Fitness and Programming of Peloton in 2016. But the fan favorite Peloton instructor, author and new mom explains that she wasn't born a natural athlete. Former Lawyer. She began taking classes on the side, collecting certifications as an RRCA running coach, NASM personal trainer and Schwinn spin instructor. The fatigue was like running with a refrigerator on your back-my organs were just struggling. The wounded man took refuge in the closest place he could find, Bar Veloce, and the gunman followed him into the business. "The side effect of movement has been very literally confidence. Now that Pequeo is born, mom and baby are ready to move together. A Near-Death Experience Made Her Start Running, U.S. [7], In 2012, Arzon began a career in health and fitness after leaving her job at the law firm. 1m Followers, 1,134 Following, 6,804 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Robin Arzn (@robinnyc) robinnyc. 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. The ABC News correspondent, whos the son of the late actor Christoper Reeve, doesnt really think of himself as a runner, he told People magazine. She started running 2-3 miles at a time in between her law school classes after the race. 5:30 p.m. Showtime: 45 minutes of 90s jams fuel the run on the Peloton Tread. 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. This year, he finished in 3:22:43, in support of NYRR Team for Kids. "The importance of my family was family," Arzon says. And the multi-hyphenate. Arzon teaches Peloton classes five days a week in addition to her own workouts. Sign up for Yahoo Lifes daily newsletter, Women who had ovarian cysts share their stories, Why 'Love Is Blind' star Deepti Vempati didn't talk about her eating disorder with her family, Christina Aguilera says stigma 'that it's shameful to get older' in the public eye makes her 'really sad'. I didnt step on a scale once to be honest, even at my check-up at the doctor [I said] 'just dont even tell me' because I dont want to focus on things that I cant really control right now and something else deserves my energy, which is my baby girl. [4] She was inspired and encouraged by her father, also an attorney, to pursue a career in law. My insulin pump is underneath my skin and something I need to think about literally all day. 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. The first question I asked my endocrinologist was: How was I going to continue to run ultra-marathons? 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. Soup, salad and bed. 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. Eventually, two patrons tackled the man, giving police the opportunity to enter the bar and subdue him. This post was published on the now-closed HuffPost Contributor platform. 11 a.m. Weekly senior staff meeting with Pelotons chief content officer. Pack for a Denver speaking engagement with the Integer Group, a marketing agency. 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In 2003, a year after the incident, she saw a flyer for a 10K race at a bank on a Friday afternoon. Shes run more than 50, including shorter distances to half marathons to ultras. 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. "The mental gymnastics of living with diabetes is pretty tough because its a rollercoaster. 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 she/her. Robin started a career in health and fitness in 2012 after she left her job at the law firm. Their immersive wedding experience that lasted for four days was inspired by their mutual love of Burning Man. My mother is a physician, so she stressed that I get some blood work done. I'm just going to figure this out myself." 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. 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). Robin reached out to John Foley, CEO of Peloton and she joined Peloton in New York City in 2014 as an instructor. Robin Arzon is yelling at you. To top off her experience, Flanagan placed Wambachs medal around her neck. She also credits her 8-month-old daughter Athena, whom she shares with husband Drew Butler, for a new perspective on her approach to wellness as she goes through the postpartum period and adjusts to parenting. Im grateful to be a part of a community and honestly the community inspires me right back. Her second childrens book, Strong Baby, will be published in 2023. To date, Robin has run 27 marathons and several ultra-marathons, including five marathons in five days in support of MS research. If you do not want us and our partners to use cookies and personal data for these additional purposes, click 'Reject all'. Heres how they fared on the bridges and hills. Robin Arzon is a New York Times bestselling author ultra-marathoner and Peloton's Vice President of Brand. I once heard Amy Schumer describe her outgoing persona vs. an introverted energy system on Oprah and thought, Aah, thats me.. I need something at this point that demands absolutely nothing. And for that, she's feeling both grateful and empowered. But the fan. Anyone can read what you share. Two patrons eventually tackled the man, giving police the opportunity to enter the bar and subdue him. 4:25 p.m. On the plane, reviewing the weekly report that distills all of our workout data. I chose the latter.". 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. 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." Robinnyc (my Instagram and Twitter name) is a brand within itself, so Im always aware of that. And I kind of have. Part of HuffPost Wellness. Arzon ran the Keys 100 a 100-mile ultramarathon from Key Largo to Key West in Florida in May. 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. "And getting curious about ones own greatness is I think one of the beautiful ways to use movement as a form of medicine.". Keynote or Panel Speaker. I totally get that. That little bit of panic that sets in, she chirps, that just means you care! Her Instagram following tops 200,000, and the company says each of her workout sessions is taken 15,000 times. 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. "I love her positivity and her motivation. 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. 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. I drink three or four cups of tea a day, ranging from matcha to herbal varieties. He created this monster smoothie, which is a staple of my day. Yes. From there, Robin spent seven years as a corporate litigator at Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker, LLP. 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. That was the beginning of the partnership.. 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. Thinking about being her own agent of change in life, she began exploring the possibility of switching careers. 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 made good use of both tools recently when she finished the New York City Marathon, her fourth marathon with Type 1 diabetes. 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 Amelia Arzn is an American ultramarathon runner and author of the book Shut Up and Run. The book will inspire every type of runner from beginners to experienced marathoners to shut up and run. 6:30 a.m. Twenty-minute Vedic meditation. Adams got engaged to Zac Clark in The Bachelorettes season 16 finale, and he helped reignite her passion for the sport. He also ran in support of NYRR Team for Kids. 6 a.m. Gym for an hour. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. In an Instagram post, she wrote,Today was for me. 10:30 a.m. Record Pop Fun Run and a marathon race prep class for 90 minutes. I need to eat sugars at a certain time, before, or after, or during. She started a career in health and fitness in 2012 after she left her job at the law firm. "I was training with folks who were better runners than I was. Just ask Peloton instructor Robin Arzn and mom to 17-month-old Athena. 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. She fearlessly left behind a successful law career to embark on new adventures in the health and wellness space and has since reinvented herself into an avid ultra-marathon runner and global fitness leader. This post was published on the now-closed . Do it now. Robin Arzona ( Full name: Robin Amelia Arzn) is an American ultramarathon runner and author. Lunch: Salad full of protein and healthy fats Teach two cycling classes for a total of 40 minutes. Ill probably eat all of that before lunch. Im in bed by this time every night, even on the weekend. But she realized something was missing: She felt like she wasnt following her passion. As Vice President of Fitness Programming and Head Instructor at Peloton, she believes that sweat transforms lives, and her story is living proof. Of course, there are many things I need to be aware of when running with type 1, but it actually hasnt changed my training at all; Im stronger now than I ever was., To help get her through the grueling hours of training, she uses the mantra I am.. So if I'm going boxing, I know my insulin is going to increase because of the cortisol. ", Sullivan-Toscani gets what she came for in Arzon's Tread class. This is not a dress rehearsal. Peloton instructors are part D.J., part coach, part training partner. Her book titled Shut Up and Run: How to Get Up, Lace Up, and Sweat with Swagger was published on June 21, 2016. 2 p.m. Continue researching music, making playlist for tonight, writing detailed class notes and creating the class plan. Nick Jonas founded this organization. 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. Before 2020, Geist found a one-mile Turkey Trot to be a challenge. This includes leading several classes on the bike and treadmill each week. But unlike most people who are training for marathons, fitness is her job. And she sees you, still sucking on your water bottle when she told you to put it away. Her doctor put her on an OmniPod insulin pump just days after her diagnosis because of its tubeless design and a Dexcom continuous glucose monitor so she could watch her glucose values in real time. I just started Brave, Not Perfect, by Reshma Saujani. Nothing keeps you raw like picking up heavy things. Charity Partnerships. Friday night ritual is a movie with husband. 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. 6:47 a.m. And that energy showed up yet once again when Arzon ran the New York City Marathon just last week. 4:30 p.m. Meet with my producer. or acupuncture every week. She is a RRCA certified running coach, NASM certified personal trainer, Schwinn spin instructor, certified Pilates instructor and Pre/Post Natal training specialist. After class, take photos with Peloton members and answer some of the 300 comments on my Facebook and Instagram posts today. I listen to Joe Rogan, Tim Ferris, Modern Love, Stuff You Should Know, Oprah and GaryVee.. She starred in their Here to Create campaign commercial in 2016. My insulin was kept with the film crew, but other than that, I didn't receive any assistance. "Since becoming a parent, my husband and I really have allowed our hustle to happen in bite-size chunks. And academics were very important.". Half my carry-on is food (salad, noodles, trail mix, bars). 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. Tonight its Free Solo. Im a sucker for athletic feats shocker. Schulman, host of MTVs Catfish: The TV Show, has long been one of the fastest celebrities on the NYC Marathon coursehe ran 3:34 in 2015, and has only gotten speedier since. I get P.T. Whether it's your first or your hundredth, marathon race day gives runners the same nervous butterflies every single time. Robin Arzn is a fitness instructor, but that label undersells her star power. Check my blood sugar. Robin shares the rundown of her class and how it fuels your self-love journey. We all get knocked down from time to time -- that's just life. 8:47 p.m. Back home in Manhattan. Robin Arzn is the Head Instructor and Vice President of Fitness Programming at Peloton. [1] She said of the whim, "I had no idea how far the 10km distance was in miles. 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. 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The hardcover is currently available for pre-order via Amazon (affiliate link). As a sought-after cycling and treadmill instructor in New York City and author of Shut Up and Run, she has. So it was iterative. I took one step and then another, one jog turned into a mile, turned into a race. She married investment manager Drew Butler in 2019. Robin Arzon has perhaps experienced this more times than could be considered her fair share. "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. 24 Hours | 48 Hours | 72 Hours | 50 KM | 50 Miles | 100 Miles . It started in Key Largo and ended in Key West, Florida in less than 30 hours. Yeah, there were definitely really scary moments where I thought I was putting my life on the line. She has a tattoo on her hand that says DREAM. She is an ultramarathon runner and author of the 2016 New York Times Best Seller Shut Up and Run.Robin previously spent seven years as a corporate litigator upon graduating magna cum laude from New York University and Villanova University School of Law. The Marathon Runner Who Jumps Over All Hurdles. 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. We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. This is a nonprofit organization that focuses on raising awareness about Type 1 Diabetes. The physical energy expenditure from coaching while working out is obvious, but the psychic drain is very real. Robins father is an attorney and former law professor. The postpartum period looks different for everyone but it has a lot of grit and a lot of grace. Now, more than 50 races in, shes a Peloton instructor and trainer who wants to help others start lacing up, too. 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. Its an interesting job, to work out in front of a camera. She has been a motivation to thousands of people being fitness instructors. 8 a.m. My husband and I have a 17-ingredient smoothie for breakfast. Some inestimable chunk of that is tied to Ms. Arzn. Want lifestyle and wellness news delivered to your inbox? I'm pretty sure I'm the only type 1 diabetic to have ever done that. Arzon grew up in Philadelphia. Instead, she worked to become a runner with a one-step-at-a-time mentality that not even a diabetes diagnosis could disrupt. Adams raised money for World Vision, a humanitarian organization committed to fighting poverty and helping the worlds most vulnerable children. [3] Afterwards, she went on to attend Villanova University School of Law. She taught herself English by watching PBS. I wasnt the track athlete growing up," she tells Yahoo Life. . Robin then made a choice that not many could, she quit her safe life, one that she worked very hard for, to follow what her heart was saying. Sports media personality and former Giants running back Barber is a familiar sight on the streets of NYCthis year, he was back for his seventh New York City Marathon, and crossed the line in 4:47:49. She was 32 years old at the time and training for a big race. 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. 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. 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 . 10:27 a.m. Decide how badly you want it and proceed accordingly. "So the relationship with my body took on a whole new meaning because I was literally needing to think like a pancreas. In 2014, I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, a chronic disease where your pancreas produces little to no insulin. Immediately, something in the fitness world stuck out. 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. "Community is the linchpin to everything that we do. In 2019, Arzon married investment manager Drew Butler in Tulum, Mexico. But there's one benefit: I have multiple opportunities a day to show myself that I always have a little bit more strength. VP/Head Instructor @onepeloton. 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. Fresh off the release of her second children's book last book, Peloton instructor Robin Arzn reportedly has another book in the works. The organization offers scholarshipsalong with mentorship, networking, and other benefitsto students in financial need. Peloton prefers to call instructors like Ms. Arzn talent because they are. 7 a.m. Cup of Onnit King Tea (Kenyan purple blend). Robin is 40 years old. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. 5:31 p.m. Just found out Shonda Rhimes is following me on Instagram. "We just want to continue to create more ways to welcome people to the fitness experience.".