"So the relationship with my body took on a whole new meaning because I was literally needing to think like a pancreas. 5:31 p.m. Just found out Shonda Rhimes is following me on Instagram. She used to write for publications such as Newsweek and New York Magazine. As a child, Robin was encouraged to focus on education and family. Flanagan returned to run the New York City Marathon for the first time since her victory in 2017. Burns launched the organization when she developed complications following the birth of her daughter, Grace, in 2003. Nothing keeps you raw like picking up heavy things. 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. Trust your struggle. The first question I asked my endocrinologist was: How was I going to continue to run ultra-marathons? "I think of NYC as a training partner. 6,804 posts. She is also the VP of Fitness Programming and an Instructor at Peloton. Cindy is a freelance health and fitness writer, author, and podcaster whos contributed regularly to Runners World since 2013. 8 p.m. Watch The Bachelor, unapologetically. She crossed the line in 4:01:20, a 9:12 pace. He created this monster smoothie, which is a staple of my day. This post was published on the now-closed . But she realized something was missing: She felt like she wasnt following her passion. But just like every year, there were many high-profile personalities among them. Teach two cycling classes for a total of 40 minutes. She'll be running her sixth New York City Marathon (and 21st overall) on Nov. 6. Robin Arzon is yelling at you. "I want to write stories through my lived experience that are juicier and more powerful than fairytales. I listen to Joe Rogan, Tim Ferris, Modern Love, Stuff You Should Know, Oprah and GaryVee.. Arzn attended New York University, where she graduated magna cum laude. The second bedroom in my apartment is a Zen den with a plant wall, a small desk, books and cushions for meditation. As she's worked through her personal journey with fitness and health, Arzn also recognizes the power of community. The wedding was held in Tulum, Mexico. I was admiring Olympians and then getting in contact with them, and these people were the best in the world. Robin is a proud Latina, a reformed lawyer, turned ultra-marathoner, turned New York Times best-selling author of Shut Up and Run. Robins mother is a doctor. But the fan favorite Peloton instructor, author and new mom explains that she wasn't born a natural athlete. . So I focused on how I wanted to feel.". 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. 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. My first was at the Tokyo Marathon in 2014. To date, Robin has run 27 marathons and several ultra-marathons, including five marathons in five days in support of MS research. 12:30 p.m. Two-hour meeting with all treadmill instructors. Robin Arzn is a fitness instructor, but that label undersells her star power. 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. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Im an introvert by nature, actually. It's all about math and timing. 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. "That was at the back of my mind as I was approaching these big finish lines, thinking am I gonna have a medical event?" [13], Arzon is a global Adidas ambassador. Curently, Robin is a global Adidas ambassador. If you would like to customise your choices, click 'Manage privacy settings'. This is the year I'm actually going to run a marathon. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. It was during law school that Robin found, very much by mistake, her passion for running and fell in love with it. Robin Arzn is a fitness instructor, but that label undersells her star power. As a junior in college at New York University, Arzon suddenly found herself facing death. 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. And thats a story arc that everyone can relate to," she says. Elyse Kopecky, Flanagans co-author on three cookbooks, also ran her first marathon in New York City today, and finished in 3:33:31. Robin's father is an attorney and former law professor. Being an ultrarunner and a type 1 diabetic aren't a common combination, and it comes with some unique challenges, like finding a doctor. Arzon grew up in Philadelphia. There's a lot of fear-based information out there. 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. To the days you havent lived yet, what could go right? 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. [9] In 2016, she was promoted to Vice President of Fitness and Programming of Peloton.[10]. He grabbed Robin by the hair and held the gun and lighter to her head. Once I started to own my voice, that was when the game changed for me. This is not a dress rehearsal. If you do not want us and our partners to use cookies and personal data for these additional purposes, click 'Reject all'. 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. 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. I trekked with a group of people almost 200 miles, foraging and living off the land-no tents, no food. Robinnyc (my Instagram and Twitter name) is a brand within itself, so Im always aware of that. Clark, meanwhile, supported Release Recovery, which supports substance abuse and mental health treatment. There is one word that embodies Robin: Queen. Her book titled Shut Up and Run: How to Get Up, Lace Up, and Sweat with Swagger was published on June 21, 2016. 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. Her first 100-mile race was completed at the Keys100. 4:30 p.m. Arzon has since run over 50 races, including 25 marathons, three 50-mile ultramarathons, and one 100-mile race. She ran her first marathon in 2010, the New York City Marathon, which she says is by far, her favorite run. But the fan. Shes run more than 50, including shorter distances to half marathons to ultras. Matt James, the former lead on The Bachelor, finished the marathon in 5:02:23, shortly after Cameron. 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. Dont bother showering because Im running again in an hour and a half. Robin captures the energy and joy of running in this illustrated, full-color motivational interactive fitness guide and journal. One woman told me the bike saved her marriage because she and her partner now have a common hobby. 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. As Vice President of Fitness Programming and Head Instructor at Peloton, she believes that sweat transforms lives, and her story is living proof. 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.". [14], She is also a Road Runners Club of America-certified running coach.[15]. But since I'm also really stubborn, I finished both of those races anyway. 9 a.m. Her Puerto Rican-born father, an attorney, inspired her to go to law school. 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.. Her mother, who is a physician, was worried that her symptoms could mean something more and she sent Robin to have blood work. This is why they call her The Queen. And in addition to that Im gonna have glucose tablets and all these other things that come along with it.". "I created myself into an athlete. 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Heres how they fared on the bridges and hills. This year, he finished in 3:22:43, in support of NYRR Team for Kids. Robin Amelia Arzn is an American ultramarathon runner and author of the book Shut Up and Run. "And getting curious about ones own greatness is I think one of the beautiful ways to use movement as a form of medicine.". Clark completed the NYC Marathon with Adams in 4:40:24, just four weeks after he ran 3:43:08 in the London Marathon. 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. 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. What WAS historical, doesnt mean that has to be your forever. Greatness is simply the lens through which she operates and she wants others to do the same. We often find that we live in a culture where people are looking for shortcuts, and sometimes there is no shortcut, and there shouldnt be, she said. Some inestimable chunk of that is tied to Ms. Arzn. She starred in their Here to Create campaign commercial in 2016. 12:20 p.m. Review offers for branded sponsorships that came in to my agent, William Morris Entertainment. In her first lesson, she shares her life story, including the harrowing incident that made her start running as a means of healing. Side stitches, terrible shoes. Early life and education [ edit] Robin Arzn was born in Philadelphia to a Cuban refugee mother and a Puerto Rican father. Diabetes is incredibly unpredictable.". When you surround yourself with that kind of greatness, you're hesitant to say, 'Oh, maybe I'm a version of that, too.' If Im in a pinch and theres nothing healthy, I eat oatmeal, which most hotels have. In 2020, Robin was named one of the most influential people on Fortune Magazines 40 Under 40 list. Still, she wouldn't allow her circumstances to become limitations on what she could achieve. [4] She was inspired and encouraged by her father, also an attorney, to pursue a career in law. "I was training with folks who were better runners than I was. . She began this time as a freelance sports reporter, writing for publications like Newsweek and New York Magazine. Theres no desire for small talk after performing in front of people all day. Part of her draw is a slate of catchphrases. Robin's first thought wasn't why me or what next. The two rain the race together. 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. Robin is also the VP of Fitness Programming and an Instructor at Peloton. "I love her positivity and her motivation. Robin started this time as a freelance sports reporter. It was last year's, too . "[2] After the race, she began running 2-3 miles at a time in between her law school classes.[2]. 6 a.m. Gym for an hour. Physical therapy session. 5 p.m. 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. "I don't recall when it became something that is a historical reference, but at some point it became something that happened rather than something that was happening to me. 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. 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. She and Butler met at a speakeasy bar in Manhattans East Village in 2016. [1][2], As a child, she was encouraged to focus on education and family. She works at Peloton, a New York start-up that sells $2,245 bikes and $4,295 treadmills and streams live exercise. 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. At the Shape Half, I knew that I had one more loop of the park, so I just ran slower and did it. VP/Head Instructor @onepeloton. "I really believe we need to trust our struggles," says Robin. 10:30 a.m. Record Pop Fun Run and a marathon race prep class for 90 minutes. 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 keeps proving its never too late to level up in your life. 1:40 p.m. Uber home while listening to music and making my playlist for my 90s Pop Run tonight. Sign up here for Yahoo Lifes newsletter. 6:30 a.m. Twenty-minute Vedic meditation. (. Instead, she worked to become a runner with a one-step-at-a-time mentality that not even a diabetes diagnosis could disrupt. This is a nonprofit organization that focuses on raising awareness about Type 1 Diabetes. Find out more about how we use your personal data in our privacy policy and cookie policy. I took one step and then another, one jog turned into a mile, turned into a race. Her lifes mission is to redefine, reform, and rethink possibility through movement. And as a pretty high-performing athlete, it was humbling," Arzn shares. 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. For a daily dose. Arzon ran the Keys 100 a 100-mile ultramarathon from Key Largo to Key West in Florida in May. We are both former lawyers, and I love a good reinvention story. 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. "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. 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. 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. Robin Amelia Arzon, also known as Robin Arzon, is a marathon runner born in Philadelphia. And she wants you to be, too. Nick Jonas founded this organization. While working long hours as a corporate lawyer, Arzon found herself running whenever she could fit it in. 2 p.m. Continue researching music, making playlist for tonight, writing detailed class notes and creating the class plan. 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. She is also the VP of Fitness Programming and an Instructor at Peloton . 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. He shot three people and doused the group with kerosene. Thinking about being her own agent of change in life, she began exploring the possibility of switching careers. On March 2, 2021, the duo announced the birth of their first child, a daughter called Athena Amelia Arzn-Butler. In 2014, I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, a chronic disease where your pancreas produces little to no insulin. It was the very first athletic endeavor Arzon had undertaken in her life. My ride tonight was bought out by PwC. Public figure. 6:47 a.m. authenticate users, apply security measures, and prevent spam and abuse, and, display personalised ads and content based on interest profiles, measure the effectiveness of personalised ads and content, and, develop and improve our products and services. I have no idea how many calories are in this, and I dont care. And I kind of have. She fell in love with running, health, and fitness over the course of the next decade, while pursuing law. The Marathon Runner Who Jumps Over All Hurdles. In 2014, doctors diagnosed her as a Type 1 Diabetic and now appears on the Leadership Council of Beyond Type One. Somehow, she projected herself into your basement and saw you turn your resistance down when she told you to turn it up. 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). In 2012, Robin did sports reporting from the London Olympics. 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. "The importance of my family was family," Arzon says. 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. Stuck in traffic with a chatty Uber driver. She started a career in health and fitness in 2012 after she left her job at the law firm. Just ask Peloton instructor Robin Arzn and mom to 17-month-old Athena. 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. "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 this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. This race was in 2016. 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. 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. 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. There's always light through the cracks. "Did I want to own the ambitious track of becoming a partner at the law firm or did I want to own the equally ambitious track of creating my own career in fitness? For Arzon, thats something she incorporates into her everyday life, too, putting in countless hours to prep for next race. 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. Ill probably eat all of that before lunch. The class notes detail the workout, the songs, the exact timing of every part of the workout from warm-up to cool-down. I mean, it was back to basics. For more about a life lived in SWEAT, enter your email below. Since then, she has run over 50 races, including one 100-mile race, three 50-mile ultramarathons, and 25 marathons. I really look at things from a place of turning a loss into a lesson, turning pain into power. Maybe 10 minutes of reading before I pass out. Robin is 40 years old. Arzon teaches Peloton classes five days a week in addition to her own workouts. Keep hustling. 1,134 following. Robin graduated magna cum laude from New York University and Villanova University School of Law. And she sees you, still sucking on your water bottle when she told you to put it away. "That incident is the reason I started running, because I physically needed to run the trauma out," Arzon says. CreditLandon Nordeman for The New York Times. Her backstory may be even more inspiring than her classes. [17], Arzon and Butler announced the birth of their first child, a daughter named Athena Amelia Arzn-Butler, on March 2, 2021. She authored a New York bestselling book titled Shut Up and Run. Breakfast: Smoothie loaded with greens Robin Arzona ( Full name: Robin Amelia Arzn) is an American ultramarathon runner and author. Immediately, something in the fitness world stuck out. 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. I dont drink coffee, ever. Her father is an attorney and former law professor. Her father who is also an attorney inspired and encouraged her to pursue a career in law. 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. I would say a blood sugar low is a wall x 100, and it's a wall that can really bring you into an emergency circumstance, which is what happened at the recent Shape Half Marathon. "The side effect of movement has been very literally confidence. As a diabetic, there's a risk of going too low and a risk of going too high with your blood sugar levels. In 2015, Robin became one of 20 elite Americans to trek the Serengeti in National Geographic Channels, MYGRATIONS. 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. Robin Arzon was born on October 16 1979 making her 40 years old. Now, more than 50 races in, shes a Peloton instructor and trainer who wants to help others start lacing up, too. People flew in from Kansas, Hawaii and Alaska to take it in person. To date, Robin has run 27 marathons and several ultra-marathons, including five marathons in five days in support of MS research. "Robin is the only person I've done any kind of workout or training with who has kept me motivated and kept me accountable for everything," she says. "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. ", When it came to running and particularly ultra-marathons the diagnosis put Arzn at risk of severe low blood sugar. 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. 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 married investment manager Drew Butler in 2019. Want lifestyle and wellness news delivered to your inbox? I honestly just think she is wonderful. 12:30 p.m. Follow. Being held hostage at gunpoint has shaped a lot of who she is and how she faces each day. Arzon, who joined the company as an instructor in 2014 and was promoted to vice president of fitness programming in 2016, is Peloton's most popular instructor on both the bike and the treadmill. 1:30 p.m. Notable runners included former pro athletes and Olympic medalists in other sports, TV stars, musicians, and more. Lunch: Salad full of protein and healthy fats We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. Robin Arzon, vice president and head instructor at Peloton, shares her top three running tips for beginners via Instagram to help them show up for their mileage "unapologetically." Here are her . 7 a.m. Cup of Onnit King Tea (Kenyan purple blend). 10:42 a.m. Uber to Tread studio listening to Nice for What, by Drake. There are horrible cases of type 1 diabetics who go to bed, hit a low throughout the night, and never wake up. Known on social media as @robinNYC, Arzon wears many hats under the Peloton umbrella. "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. And finally, I realized that was bulls---. 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. Its a small bulls-eye that we are looking for. Today I pack three outfits, including body wipes and on-the-go products to efficiently change in between meetings and workouts. The hardcover is currently available for pre-order via Amazon (affiliate link). Sometimes snatching power back is about a time, but for me it was a feeling.. She is a RRCA certified running coach, NASM certified personal trainer, Schwinn spin instructor, certified Pilates instructor and Pre/Post Natal training specialist. "Self-care isnt selfish and I wanted to model that for her. Two patrons eventually tackled the man, giving police the opportunity to enter the bar and subdue him. In 2019, Arzon married investment manager Drew Butler in Tulum, Mexico. "It was all very, very, very basic, honestly. 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. she explains. 9:30 a.m. Do my own workout at a private training facility. Branded Content. As she explored different ways of moving her body, she recognized that it had a big impact on her mental health. Truly my fitness journey postpartum started with breathing exercises. 24 Hours | 48 Hours | 72 Hours | 50 KM | 50 Miles | 100 Miles . For an athlete like Arzn, getting back into marathon training in order to race in the 2021 New York City Marathon just eight months postpartum allowed her to feel like the superhero and supermom that she is. In 2013, Arzon co-founded the fitness movement Undo Ordinary and the print publication Undo magazine[11] in 2013. cute sky photography girl, what does vip concert tickets include,