I must find a way to make it much much harder.. "I had no training. The second bedroom in my apartment is a Zen den with a plant wall, a small desk, books and cushions for meditation. I mean, it was back to basics. She'll be running her sixth New York City Marathon (and 21st overall) on Nov. 6. 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. On March 2, 2021, the duo announced the birth of their first child, a daughter called Athena Amelia Arzn-Butler. Pick my looks. She authored a New York bestselling book titled Shut Up and Run. 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. Robin is 40 years old. 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. "You know, I'm still learning how to find time for fitness, and we only have one baby," Arzn tells Fatherly. Robin realized that if you put the work in, you can become whatever you want to be. 6:47 a.m. I once heard Amy Schumer describe her outgoing persona vs. an introverted energy system on Oprah and thought, Aah, thats me.. Robin Arzn Teaches Mental Strength is among the topics taught by Robin. 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. Robin spontaneously decided to join the run the following morning. 7 p.m. Quick second shower, and then eat all the food. In 2002, Arzon was at a Manhattan wine bar with her friends, when a gunman took her and 40 other patrons hostage. The daughter of immigrant parents, Robin originally planned to follow in her father's footsteps and become an attorney. People are so excited, and its palpable to feel the impact we have being in their homes. Nick Jonas founded this organization. Robin Arzon has perhaps experienced this more times than could be considered her fair share. As a diabetic, there's a risk of going too low and a risk of going too high with your blood sugar levels. She chose to get her undergraduate degree at NYU's Gallatin School of Individualized Study. Robin's first thought wasn't why me or what next. Thinking about being her own agent of change in life, she began exploring the possibility of switching careers. It was during law school that Robin found, very much by mistake, her passion for running and fell in love with it. I should know, since she kicks my butt on a daily basis. Im totally drained! 5:30 p.m. Peloton cycling class for 45 minutes. Wambach, 41, was cheered on by her wife, best-selling author Glennon Doyle, who tweeted beforehand, My wife is running a marathon this weekend. We discuss everything from social media activations, music themes, combo movements, loading variations, tempo and proprioception. In 2015, Robin became one of 20 elite Americans to trek the Serengeti in National Geographic Channels, MYGRATIONS. 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. 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. Im in bed by this time every night, even on the weekend. Those theories would be tested last year when Robin was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 32. My first was at the Tokyo Marathon in 2014. 7 a.m. Wake up. Maybe 10 minutes of reading before I pass out. 7:16 p.m. Board a plane to Denver. I cook most of my meals, but tonight its a veggie tofu curry with brown rice thats left over from Sunday dinner. The hardcover is currently available for pre-order via Amazon (affiliate link). She was born in Philadelphia to a Cuban refugee mother and a Puerto Rican father. A car accident fractured her pelvis and prevented her from running collegiately. Through all of these changes, Arzon found running as a way to cope, heal, and deal with whatever life sent her way. "I created myself into an athlete. Robin graduated magna cum laude from New York University and Villanova University School of Law. 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 spend the next 90 minutes on emails, reviewing my schedule, and get the most important messages out of the way. "[1], This trauma inspired Arzon to begin running for the first time in her life. 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). [6] She completed her first 100-mile race at the Keys100 - a race that begins in Key Largo and ends in Key West, Florida - in less than 30 hours in 2016. It is a pact to uncheck the boxes of other peoples limitations and forge her own. Teach two cycling classes for a total of 40 minutes. Brand & Product Sponsorships. She taught herself English by watching PBS. Once I started to own my voice, that was when the game changed for me. 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. All of them raised money for the JLH Fund, a social impact fund started by Holiday and her husband Jrue that supports Black-led nonprofits and Black-owned businesses. "You didn't go play organized sports or join some kind of league. Branded Content. "And getting curious about ones own greatness is I think one of the beautiful ways to use movement as a form of medicine.". My days off are Thursday and Sunday, but I always have shoots and speaking engagements on Thursdays because they wont disrupt my teaching schedule. Teach a womens history cycling ride. 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. [18] Arzon is a vegan.[19]. 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 want to write stories through my lived experience that are juicier and more powerful than fairytales. 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 had no idea how far the 10km distance was in miles, Robin said of the whim. 7:50 a.m. Avocado toast for breakfast. She fell in love with running, health, and fitness over the course of the next decade, while pursuing law. With this marathon, and the others shes trained for, she typically runs at least four to five days a week. At one time, Robin ran five marathons in five days for MS Run the US in honor of her mother. The company, now seven years old, has more than one million members. I refuse to eat like crap or I will have no energy. In 2021, she became the first-ever recipient of Glamour Magazines Daring to Disrupt Award. As long as were putting one foot in front of the other, thats progress.. She is an American ultramarathon runner and author who has an estimated net worth of $4,594,671. 12:30 p.m. Two-hour meeting with all treadmill instructors. In 2014, doctors diagnosed her as a Type 1 Diabetic and now appears on the Leadership Council of Beyond Type One. Musician Marcus Mumford, of the band Mumford and Sons, ran his first marathon to raise funds for Children in Conflict. Peloton prefers to call instructors like Ms. Arzn talent because they are. ", Sullivan-Toscani gets what she came for in Arzon's Tread class. "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? The postpartum period looks different for everyone but it has a lot of grit and a lot of grace. 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. From tummy Brand Partnerships. The author of the book Shut Up & Run ran her. 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. Adams raised money for World Vision, a humanitarian organization committed to fighting poverty and helping the worlds most vulnerable children. As a junior in college at New York University, Arzon suddenly found herself facing death. Notable runners included former pro athletes and Olympic medalists in other sports, TV stars, musicians, and more. She began this time as a freelance sports reporter, writing for publications like Newsweek and New York Magazine. This post was published on the now-closed HuffPost Contributor platform. Robin captures the energy and joy of running in this illustrated, full-color motivational interactive fitness guide and journal. Life as a type 1 diabetic is a 24/7 tightrope walk. In the airport, I am stopped by five different Peloton members. "The importance of my family was family," Arzon says. 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. 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. 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'. When she works out, she. Friday night ritual is a movie with husband. Adams got engaged to Zac Clark in The Bachelorettes season 16 finale, and he helped reignite her passion for the sport. Her parents, former president Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, greeted her at the finish line. The wedding was held in Tulum, Mexico. I need to eat sugars at a certain time, before, or after, or during. I almost never do work on flights and consider it a mini-vacation to read and listen to podcasts. 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. She ran her first marathon in 2010, the New York City Marathon, which she says is by far, her favorite run. Flanagan returned to run the New York City Marathon for the first time since her victory in 2017. 10 p.m. .css-17zuyas{display:block;font-family:Sailec,Sailec-fallback,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}@media (any-hover: hover){.css-17zuyas:hover{color:link-hover;}}@media(max-width: 48rem){.css-17zuyas{font-size:1rem;line-height:1.4;}}@media(min-width: 40.625rem){.css-17zuyas{font-size:1rem;line-height:1.4;}}@media(min-width: 48rem){.css-17zuyas{font-size:1rem;line-height:1.4;}}@media(min-width: 64rem){.css-17zuyas{font-size:1.2rem;line-height:1.4;}}.css-17zuyas h2 span:hover{color:#CDCDCD;}U.S. 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. Known on social media as @robinNYC, Arzon wears many hats under the Peloton umbrella. Robinnyc (my Instagram and Twitter name) is a brand within itself, so Im always aware of that. It's all about math and timing. Host & Emcee. So its kind of a cyclical beautiful relationship," she says. 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Two patrons eventually tackled the man, giving police the opportunity to enter the bar and subdue him. I aim for nine hours a night religiously, and its the reason I have no social life. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. While Arzon was trying to communicate with the outside world, two hostages jumped the gunman. It was a little more than a year later, shortly after Arzon started law school at Villanova University back in Philly, that she ran her first race, a 10K. As a result, Robin started to prepare for a career change. I really look at things from a place of turning a loss into a lesson, turning pain into power. Being held hostage at gunpoint has shaped a lot of who she is and how she faces each day. Tonight its Free Solo. Im a sucker for athletic feats shocker. My insulin was kept with the film crew, but other than that, I didn't receive any assistance. I work out two to three hours a day, six days a week, for 12 months out of the year, Arzon added. Stuck in traffic with a chatty Uber driver. But the fan favorite Peloton instructor, author and new mom explains that she wasn't born a natural athlete. Her positivity is palpable and it fills your basement, fills you from your toes to your eyeballs even though you're 25 or 250 or 2,500 miles away from the Peloton cycling studio on 23rd Street in Manhattan. I took one step and then another, one jog turned into a mile, turned into a race. [4] She was inspired and encouraged by her father, also an attorney, to pursue a career in law. But the reality is, superheroes are real and the folks we admire in our lives are tenacious and they bet on themselves.". I trekked with a group of people almost 200 miles, foraging and living off the land-no tents, no food. 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. The situation lasted about three hours, during which, the gunman doused the hostages with kerosene and threatened to light them on fire. As a type 1 diabetic, you give yourself insulin for every bite of food. 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Nothing keeps you raw like picking up heavy things. We all get knocked down from time to time -- that's just life. 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. We are workshopping ways to keep content fresh. We, AOL, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. 9 a.m. He also ran in support of NYRR Team for Kids. Bed. This year, he finished in 3:22:43, in support of NYRR Team for Kids. 12:20 p.m. Review offers for branded sponsorships that came in to my agent, William Morris Entertainment. A Near-Death Experience Made Her Start Running, U.S. While working long hours as a corporate lawyer, Arzon found herself running whenever she could fit it in. 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. I just don't think that we can operate living in fear. Her Puerto Rican-born father, an attorney, inspired her to go to law school. Arzon was chosen by the gunman to be the voice to the outside world, communicating with police. In 2012, Robin did sports reporting from the London Olympics. I love flying. Cindy specializes in covering injury prevention and recovery, everyday athletes accomplishing extraordinary things, and the active community in her beloved Chicago, where winter forges deep bonds between those brave enough to train through it. Im also multitasking by researching new music to play in class. It's really about raising awareness and creating a supportive, relatable community. She is a RRCA certified running coach, NASM certified personal trainer, Schwinn spin instructor, certified Pilates instructor and Pre/Post Natal training specialist. 1:30 p.m. This was not a question she had never heard before. Robins first childrens book, Strong Mama, teaches kids that self-care is not selfish, and movement is medicine. 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. . But the fan. She began to use them to better educate herself on how to propel herself forward. This is why they call her The Queen. Im an introvert by nature, actually. Keynote or Panel Speaker. What WAS historical, doesnt mean that has to be your forever. Check my blood sugar. 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. Each class playlist and class plan takes up to two hours of preparation. "I really believe we need to trust our struggles," says Robin. 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. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In 2020, Robin was named one of the most influential people on Fortune Magazines 40 Under 40 list. That shift happened with training.". 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. She was taken hostage with 40 others in a wine bar in Manhattans East Village while an undergrad in the summer of 2002. Diabetes is incredibly unpredictable.". 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. Robin Amelia Arzn is an American ultramarathon runner and author of the book Shut Up and Run. She married investment manager Drew Butler in 2019. 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. There. And every member of Peloton's peloton has bent the knee. Just ask Peloton instructor Robin Arzn and mom to 17-month-old Athena. The gunman approached and shot a man on the street. Just as he did in 2016, Reeve ran in support of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, which funds cures and treatments for paralysis. She has a tattoo on her hand that says DREAM. She finished in 5:31:14. "I had to decide if I wanted in or out," Arzon says. 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. "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. She is a woman of above-average stature. A year later, in 2003, she saw a flyer for a 10K race at a bank on a Friday afternoon and spontaneously decided to join the run the following morning. 8 p.m. Watch The Bachelor, unapologetically. She also has a rib tattoo that says resilient stock, which is a memory of her mother who inspired her in the running. 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'm just going to figure this out myself." [7], In 2012, Arzon began a career in health and fitness after leaving her job at the law firm. And thats a story arc that everyone can relate to," she says. 5 p.m. And this year, Grace joined her mom on the course. 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. To date, Robin has run 27 marathons and several ultra-marathons, including five marathons in five days in support of MS research. And academics were very important.". Two patrons eventually tackled the man, giving police the opportunity to enter the bar and subdue him. I train like a pro to be able to teach. Since then, Arzon has run more than 20 marathons, including five in five days in 2010, three 50-mile ultramarathons and one hundred-miler. Robin started a career in health and fitness in 2012 after she left her job at the law firm. It was a super quick, rapid diagnosis-within a day I was on insulin. 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. Still, it's unpredictable. Cindy is a freelance health and fitness writer, author, and podcaster whos contributed regularly to Runners World since 2013. In 2019, Arzon married investment manager Drew Butler in Tulum, Mexico. 8:50 a.m. [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. I understand the reaction of, 'Oh my gosh, 50 miles.' "Even after a few marathons, I was still reticent to even call myself a runner," Arzon says. I very much love her work (ethic), so thats a nice surprise. As Vice President of Fitness Programming and Head Instructor at Peloton, she believes that sweat transforms lives, and her story is living proof. "It was all very, very, very basic, honestly. This gave law enforcement the opportunity to enter the bar and take over. Dinner: Black bean pasta with tomato sauce. "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. Because I actually loved it.". It was the very first athletic endeavor Arzon had undertaken in her life. "I really like to focus on what my body can do and where I want to take it. 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. [8] She reached out to John Foley, CEO of Peloton, and in 2014 she joined Peloton in New York City as an instructor. Even dogs and babies know and respond to our voices. Last year, shortly after the company announced a $4.15 billion valuation, the $4,295 treadmill, dubbed the Peloton Tread, made its debut. Thankfully the technology gives me the ability to adjust my insulin levels and reduce the risk as much as I can. 5:31 p.m. Just found out Shonda Rhimes is following me on Instagram. Their immersive wedding experience that lasted for four days was inspired by their mutual love of Burning Man. If you do not want us and our partners to use cookies and personal data for these additional purposes, click 'Reject all'. Her powerful influence and undeniable swagger transcend the fitness space, with major brand partnerships and collaborations at the intersection of wellness, lifestyle, and fashion. Her book titled Shut Up and Run: How to Get Up, Lace Up, and Sweat with Swagger was published on June 21, 2016. Arzon has since run over 50 races, including 25 marathons, three 50-mile ultramarathons, and one 100-mile race. Athletics were never part of her life growing up.[1]. Most recently, Robin founded Swagger Society, the first-ever lifestyle membership club in web3, launching in 2023. "I think of NYC as a training partner. I remember walking to water stations and thinking, 'I'm never going to get there.' Decide how badly you want it and proceed accordingly. Today I pack three outfits, including body wipes and on-the-go products to efficiently change in between meetings and workouts. 1,134 following. He grabbed Robin by the hair and held the gun and lighter to her head. Robin created a new life as an "Ambassador of Sweat" -- becoming a running coach, cycling instructor and ultramarathoner. Being an ultrarunner and a type 1 diabetic aren't a common combination, and it comes with some unique challenges, like finding a doctor. Half my carry-on is food (salad, noodles, trail mix, bars). You spent your time working with the family and that was it.

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