That was the beginning of the partnership.. Curently, Robin is a global Adidas ambassador. 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. 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. 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 since I'm also really stubborn, I finished both of those races anyway. Once I started to own my voice, that was when the game changed for me. [1] This 10K would be Arzon's very first race and first athletic endeavor of her life. Still, she wouldn't allow her circumstances to become limitations on what she could achieve. Arzon hollers. 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 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. 1:30 p.m. Robin Arzn is the Head Instructor and Vice President of Fitness Programming at Peloton. I took one step and then another, one jog turned into a mile, turned into a race. 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. The hardcover is currently available for pre-order via Amazon (affiliate link). 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 stands at the height of 5 ft 8 in ( Approx 1.73 m). Even dogs and babies know and respond to our voices. I aim for nine hours a night religiously, and its the reason I have no social life. I get my hair done once or twice a week. She is an American ultramarathon runner and author who has an estimated net worth of $4,594,671. She chose to get her undergraduate degree at NYU's Gallatin School of Individualized Study. "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. 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. I listen to Joe Rogan, Tim Ferris, Modern Love, Stuff You Should Know, Oprah and GaryVee.. 7 a.m. Cup of Onnit King Tea (Kenyan purple blend). "I had to decide if I wanted in or out," Arzon says. 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. Through all of these changes, Arzon found running as a way to cope, heal, and deal with whatever life sent her way. But she realized something was missing: She felt like she wasnt following her passion. Eventually, she found that the freedom she experienced with running could fuel a career in fitness. The diagnosis came as a shock. 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. I'm just going to figure this out myself." So its kind of a cyclical beautiful relationship," she says. 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. So I focused on how I wanted to feel.". "The importance of my family was family," Arzon says. Stay-at-home dad and author, Life Is Short, Laundry Is Eternal: Confessions of a Stay-At-Home Dad. Peloton's explosion onto the fitness scene has been unprecedented. 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. She knows you let your legs slow down before that last sprint was finished. I very much love her work (ethic), so thats a nice surprise. What WAS historical, doesnt mean that has to be your forever. 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. 7 a.m. Make a full breakfast of tofu scramble and avocado toast while I look over instructor audition videos. Her mother is a doctor who taught herself English by watching PBS. Being held hostage at gunpoint has shaped a lot of who she is and how she faces each day. The second bedroom in my apartment is a Zen den with a plant wall, a small desk, books and cushions for meditation. Nick Jonas founded this organization. My ride tonight was bought out by PwC. 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. 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. I have no idea how many calories are in this, and I dont care. She typically runs three to five races a yeara schedule shes kept even after getting diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2014. Our free time was spent doing what our abuelas said. ", When it came to running and particularly ultra-marathons the diagnosis put Arzn at risk of severe low blood sugar. She's an ultramarathoner, Peloton's head instructor, and her name is. "I really believe we need to trust our struggles," says Robin. 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. As Vice President of Fitness Programming and Head Instructor at Peloton, she believes that sweat transforms lives, and her story is living proof. "Even after a few marathons, I was still reticent to even call myself a runner," Arzon says. Arzon was chosen by the gunman to be the voice to the outside world, communicating with police. I know that if I'm doing a long run it's going to drop, so I need to reduce it at certain times. But I'm risky by nature. Truly my fitness journey postpartum started with breathing exercises. I had no idea how far the 10km distance was in miles, Robin said of the whim. But the fan. One woman told me the bike saved her marriage because she and her partner now have a common hobby. "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 insulin. 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). But while running is definitely a passion that fuels her now, it isnt something she grew up with: Arzon started running when she was 23, shortly after a harrowing experience in college that has empowered her to live each day to the fullest. Whether it's your first or your hundredth, marathon race day gives runners the same nervous butterflies every single time. "It was all very, very, very basic, honestly. With this marathon, and the others shes trained for, she typically runs at least four to five days a week. Marathoners: Life is too easy. Just as he did in 2016, Reeve ran in support of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, which funds cures and treatments for paralysis. Pro athletes dont only work out during a game. 7:16 p.m. Board a plane to Denver. "Community is the linchpin to everything that we do. A casual, fun night out with friends soon turned into a life-altering experience that would propel Robin to a new direction, years later. 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. I need something at this point that demands absolutely nothing. 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. When I was approached by National Geographic to trek across the Serengeti in Tanzania I said yes. Maybe 10 minutes of reading before I pass out. Known on social media as @robinNYC, Arzon wears many hats under the Peloton umbrella. 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. 27x marathoner. I work out two to three hours a day, six days a week, for 12 months out of the year, Arzon added. 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Arzn graduated from Villanova University School of Law in 2007 and spent seven years as a corporate litigator at Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker, LLP. Do it now. ", Maryam Shojaei as told to Aishwarya Kumar, Lynn Olszowy | ESPN producer and reporter, Dan Hajducky and Ericka N. 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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. I had just returned from a month-long trip to India and thought I had jetlag because I was feeling really sluggish and was experiencing really bad dehydration. I love flying. Take your life and make it the best story in the world. When Im out there training, my mantra is 'forward is a pace,'" she says. Brand Collaborations. The gunman approached and shot a man on the street. 5:30 p.m. Showtime: 45 minutes of 90s jams fuel the run on the Peloton Tread. 3 p.m. "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. Lets make it kind, lets make it powerful, lets make it informed. Fresh off the release of her second children's book last book, Peloton instructor Robin Arzn reportedly has another book in the works. 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). "Give me that speed back! In her first lesson, she shares her life story, including the harrowing incident that made her start running as a means of healing. Im in bed by this time every night, even on the weekend. Be willing to be good at something new.. The postpartum period looks different for everyone but it has a lot of grit and a lot of grace. 9:30 a.m. Do my own workout at a private training facility. [5] She once ran five marathons in five days for MS Run the US in honor of her mother, documented in the documentary Run It Out. Sign up here for Yahoo Lifes newsletter. "Self-care isnt selfish and I wanted to model that for her. If anything, Arzon's training has increased since her Type 1-diabetes diagnosis five years ago and she says now, at 37, she is in the best shape of her life. "The mental gymnastics of living with diabetes is pretty tough because its a rollercoaster. 6:55 p.m. Its an interesting job, to work out in front of a camera. Robin Arzn Teaches Mental Strength is among the topics taught by Robin. I must find a way to make it much much harder.. or acupuncture every week. It's all about math and timing. 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. If you need to flag this entry as abusive. Powerful energy in those riders. From there, Robin spent seven years as a corporate litigator at Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker, LLP. This race was in 2016. Branded Content. A post shared by Robin Arzon (@robinnyc), "I try to focus on what my body can do. Robin Arzon's Peloton playlist and top artists, workout history, class list and more. [13], Arzon is a global Adidas ambassador. Robin Arzon is yelling at you. [1] She said of the whim, "I had no idea how far the 10km distance was in miles. Since then, Arzon has run more than 20 marathons, including five in five days in 2010, three 50-mile ultramarathons and one hundred-miler. Thats something that Arzon took to heart. 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. This is why they call her The Queen. 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. There are horrible cases of type 1 diabetics who go to bed, hit a low throughout the night, and never wake up. In 2002, Arzon was at a Manhattan wine bar with her friends, when a gunman took her and 40 other patrons hostage. Former Lawyer. She has a tattoo on her hand that says DREAM. I'm forced to be stronger because of it. Side stitches, terrible shoes. In 2019, Arzon married investment manager Drew Butler in Tulum, Mexico. I just started Brave, Not Perfect, by Reshma Saujani. And I kind of have. "It's part of my lover letter to New York City," Arzon said. To date, Robin has run 27 marathons and several ultra-marathons, including five marathons in five days in support of MS research. 10:42 a.m. Uber to Tread studio listening to Nice for What, by Drake. 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. 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. The Marathon Runner Who Jumps Over All Hurdles. But she had fallen in love with athletics and found herself yearning for more, and wondering if it was possible to monetize her fitness obsession. Arzon has since run over 50 races, including 25 marathons, three 50-mile ultramarathons, and one 100-mile race. I spend the next 90 minutes on emails, reviewing my schedule, and get the most important messages out of the way. 2x NYT Bestselling Author. Soup, salad and bed. 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 2012, Robin did sports reporting from the London Olympics. To the days you havent lived yet, what could go right? Now, Arzon leads what she refers to as "a team of superheroes" at Peloton. Glamour Magazines Daring to Disrupt Award. At the Shape Half, I knew that I had one more loop of the park, so I just ran slower and did it. FOR BOOKINGS PLEASE CONTACT miles@wmeagency.com. She began this time as a freelance sports reporter, writing for publications like Newsweek and New York Magazine. She will teach you how to identify your dreams and apply the principles of endurance, power, and strength to help you reach your goals. 5 p.m. For a daily dose. The daughter of immigrant parents, Robin originally planned to follow in her father's footsteps and become an attorney. As a child, Robin was encouraged to focus on education and family. I really try to eat the frog with my most difficult task during this time so I can feel freer later in the day. The fatigue was like running with a refrigerator on your back-my organs were just struggling. In fact, it's one of my New Year's resolutions. 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. "I had to slow down. She began taking classes on the side, collecting certifications as an RRCA running coach, NASM personal trainer and Schwinn spin instructor. He shot three people and doused the group with kerosene. 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. The wedding took place in Tulum, Mexico. This year, he finished in 3:22:43, in support of NYRR Team for Kids. Pack all the snacks and all the food. Breakfast: Smoothie loaded with greens Over 100K people have taken her . Lungs are burning so badly from my workout, it feels like I ingested fire. [8], Arzon wanted to be closer to the athletics and wanted to show others that there is an alternative way to be an athlete. 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. Keep hustling. If Im in a pinch and theres nothing healthy, I eat oatmeal, which most hotels have. 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.