"That was at the back of my mind as I was approaching these big finish lines, thinking am I gonna have a medical event?" Thankfully the technology gives me the ability to adjust my insulin levels and reduce the risk as much as I can. Breakfast: Smoothie loaded with greens That was the beginning of the partnership.. There's a lot of fear-based information out there. 8 a.m. Work out. She's also a lawyer a certified personal trainer and a former professional athlete. People are so excited, and its palpable to feel the impact we have being in their homes. "[1], This trauma inspired Arzon to begin running for the first time in her life. Robinnyc (my Instagram and Twitter name) is a brand within itself, so Im always aware of that. And she sees you, still sucking on your water bottle when she told you to put it away. [14], She is also a Road Runners Club of America-certified running coach.[15]. Want lifestyle and wellness news delivered to your inbox? [1] She said of the whim, "I had no idea how far the 10km distance was in miles. "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. While working long hours as a corporate lawyer, Arzon found herself running whenever she could fit it in. She is also the VP of Fitness Programming and an Instructor at Peloton. 5:31 p.m. Just found out Shonda Rhimes is following me on Instagram. 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. [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. Long before she was a contestant on, or co-host of, The Bachelorette, Adams was a high school cross country runner. Ultimately, I want us to think about how were speaking to ourselves. 8 p.m. Watch The Bachelor, unapologetically. "I had to decide if I wanted in or out," Arzon says. In fact, it's one of my New Year's resolutions. We, AOL, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. To date, Robin has run 27 marathons and several ultra-marathons, including five marathons in five days in support of MS research. This is not a dress rehearsal. As a junior in college at New York University, Arzon suddenly found herself facing death. "You know, I'm still learning how to find time for fitness, and we only have one baby," Arzn tells Fatherly. It started in Key Largo and ended in Key West, Florida in less than 30 hours. Between multiple workouts and being in front of the camera a few times during the day, I often have to style and pack two to five looks a day. 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. 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. She married investment manager Drew Butler in 2019. I don't even remember what it's like not to function without having to think about those things. She was promoted to Vice President of Fitness and Programming of Peloton in 2016. She was taken hostage with 40 others in a wine bar in Manhattans East Village while an undergrad in the summer of 2002. Arzn graduated from Villanova University School of Law in 2007 and spent seven years as a corporate litigator at Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker, LLP. She is a RRCA certified running coach, NASM certified personal trainer, Schwinn spin instructor, certified Pilates instructor and Pre/Post Natal training specialist. FOR BOOKINGS PLEASE CONTACT miles@wmeagency.com. This is why they call her The Queen. She chose to get her undergraduate degree at NYU's Gallatin School of Individualized Study. 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. My insulin pump is underneath my skin and something I need to think about literally all day. Its definitely not an open casting call, and never will be. 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. 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 when I crossed the finish line, I vowed that it would never be that hard again. 10 p.m. 7:50 a.m. Avocado toast for breakfast. The physical energy expenditure from coaching while working out is obvious, but the psychic drain is very real. Part of her draw is a slate of catchphrases. As vice president and head instructor of Peloton, Arzon motivates millions of people around the world to move their bodies. If you need to flag this entry as abusive. [18] Arzon is a vegan.[19]. [9] In 2016, she was promoted to Vice President of Fitness and Programming of Peloton.[10]. 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's even helped to build a sense of togetherness through her work with Peloton, where she's the vice president of fitness programming and head instructor. 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. Sometimes snatching power back is about a time, but for me it was a feeling.. 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). 1:30 p.m. 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. Her mother, who is a physician, was worried that her symptoms could mean something more and she sent Robin to have blood work. Im an introvert by nature, actually. 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. There were definitely doctors and practitioners who were extremely doubtful about my ability to continue doing marathons. Her Cuban refugee mother taught herself to speak English by watching PBS, then became a doctor. "So the relationship with my body took on a whole new meaning because I was literally needing to think like a pancreas. Robin Arzn she/her. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nothing keeps you raw like picking up heavy things. And I kind of have. "What's the point of doing this if we're not going to be challenged together?" 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. I refuse to eat like crap or I will have no energy. In 2013, Arzon co-founded the fitness movement Undo Ordinary and the print publication Undo magazine[11] in 2013. 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). 8:50 a.m. 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. Follow. This is a nonprofit organization that focuses on raising awareness about Type 1 Diabetes. Still, it's unpredictable. It was during law school that Robin found, very much by mistake, her passion for running and fell in love with it. . "[2] After the race, she began running 2-3 miles at a time in between her law school classes.[2]. The wedding was held in Tulum, Mexico. 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. The Marathon Runner Who Jumps Over All Hurdles. "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. Part of HuffPost Wellness. I should know, since she kicks my butt on a daily basis. "Since becoming a parent, my husband and I really have allowed our hustle to happen in bite-size chunks. Marathoners: Life is too easy. Today, Robin Arzn is the fitness superstar millions of people around the world turn to for inspirational workouts. She is a woman of above-average stature. Theres no desire for small talk after performing in front of people all day. So how old is Robin Arzon? 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. "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. Decide how badly you want it and proceed accordingly. Her father is an attorney and former law professor. It is a pact to uncheck the boxes of other peoples limitations and forge her own. Diabetes is incredibly unpredictable.". 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 . She documented this race in the documentary Run It Out. Robin Arzon's Peloton playlist and top artists, workout history, class list and more. I haven't eaten a bite of food in three years and not thought about my insulin to the carb ratio and how much I should be taking, what I plan on doing in the next hour, or what I was doing beforehand. Yeah, there were definitely really scary moments where I thought I was putting my life on the line. The couple met each other at a speakeasy bar in Manhattans East Village in 2016. You can change your choices at any time by clicking on the 'Privacy dashboard' links on our sites and apps. 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. Along the way, she picked up more than 200,000 Instagram followers, an Adidas sponsorship and, most importantly, the confidence to finally, after years of reluctance and denial, call herself an athlete. All of the patrons in the bar survived. or acupuncture every week. 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. "Give me that speed back! I remember walking to water stations and thinking, 'I'm never going to get there.' Last year, shortly after the company announced a $4.15 billion valuation, the $4,295 treadmill, dubbed the Peloton Tread, made its debut. "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. I am snacking and hydrating. Robin includes space at the end of each chapter to track your progress as you build up to your first marathon or other running goals. 10:27 a.m. Find inspiration online, from friends and family, from the community, and it will reinforce your power.". I just started Brave, Not Perfect, by Reshma Saujani. Robin Arzon was born on October 16 1979 making her 40 years old. As she explored different ways of moving her body, she recognized that it had a big impact on her mental health. The cast members were formed of survivalists and athletes. As she shared on Twitter afterward, completing the race was "a longtime goal;" she raised money for City Harvest, a food rescue program. Her book titled Shut Up and Run: How to Get Up, Lace Up, and Sweat with Swagger was published on June 21, 2016. 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. I get my hair done once or twice a week. She has been a motivation to thousands of people being fitness instructors. She was born and raised in a Puerto Rican and Cuban household. Live your life do it now. 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. She is an American ultramarathon runner and author who has an estimated net worth of $4,594,671. One woman told me the bike saved her marriage because she and her partner now have a common hobby. We are both former lawyers, and I love a good reinvention story. Robin graduated magna cum laude from New York University and Villanova University School of Law. Robins father is an attorney and former law professor. For Arzon, thats something she incorporates into her everyday life, too, putting in countless hours to prep for next race. And this year, Grace joined her mom on the course. Similar to a TV network, we look at the numbers and see whats trending: What do our members want more or less of, exhibited by workouts taken daily/monthly/yearly. Robin's father is an attorney and former law professor. The book will inspire every type of runner from beginners to experienced marathoners to shut up and run. I have no idea how many calories are in this, and I dont care. Through all of these changes, Arzon found running as a way to cope, heal, and deal with whatever life sent her way. The cast members, who were formed of survivalists and athletes, were given no maps or weapons and carried only food and water. But just like every year, there were many high-profile personalities among them. Her mother is a doctor who taught herself English by watching PBS. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. 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. 6:30 a.m. Twenty-minute Vedic meditation. The Fitness expert and Peloton Head Instructor teach you how to apply the principles of endurance and strength to all aspects of life. (. I dont drink coffee, ever. Arzon teaches Peloton classes five days a week in addition to her own workouts. He also ran in support of NYRR Team for Kids. My hair is currently in braids, which marries style and efficiency. "That incident is the reason I started running, because I physically needed to run the trauma out," Arzon says. Life as a type 1 diabetic is a 24/7 tightrope walk. One time, someone took a photo of my shopping cart at Whole Foods, and that was odd, but its been mostly positive encounters. Pack all the snacks and all the food. Still, she wouldn't allow her circumstances to become limitations on what she could achieve. Brand Partnerships. Afraid but not wanting to give up, Robin spent that time trying to talk to the man in the hopes of ending the nightmare. While Arzon was trying to communicate with the outside world, two hostages jumped the gunman. CreditLandon Nordeman for The New York Times. This 10K would be her very first race and the first athletic endeavor of her life. Her lifes mission is to redefine, reform, and rethink possibility through movement. Verified. 1m Followers, 1,134 Following, 6,804 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Robin Arzn (@robinnyc) robinnyc. Keynote or Panel Speaker. [7], In 2012, Arzon began a career in health and fitness after leaving her job at the law firm. Her parents, former president Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, greeted her at the finish line. Its an interesting job, to work out in front of a camera. After class, take photos with Peloton members and answer some of the 300 comments on my Facebook and Instagram posts today. Im a Type 1 diabetic, so Ive been checking it once an hour all day. 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. To the days you havent lived yet, what could go right? In her first lesson, she shares her life story, including the harrowing incident that made her start running as a means of healing. And every member of Peloton's peloton has bent the knee. Take your life and make it the best story in the world. It's really about raising awareness and creating a supportive, relatable community. 4:30 p.m. The first question I asked my endocrinologist was: How was I going to continue to run ultra-marathons? 1:40 p.m. Uber home while listening to music and making my playlist for my 90s Pop Run tonight. From tummy Heres how they fared on the bridges and hills. Contributors control their own work and posted freely to our site. Instead, she worked to become a runner with a one-step-at-a-time mentality that not even a diabetes diagnosis could disrupt. 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. This year, he finished in 3:22:43, in support of NYRR Team for Kids. In a marathon, people are often concerned about hitting the wall. Social Media Posts. I very much love her work (ethic), so thats a nice surprise. I need to eat sugars at a certain time, before, or after, or during. I wasnt the track athlete growing up," she tells Yahoo Life. But the fan favorite Peloton instructor, author and new mom explains that she wasn't born a natural athlete. The NYC Marathon was the first marathon she ever ran, four years ago, and now she says Type 1 diabetes has made her stronger because it has made her more determined to accomplish her goals. But the fan. The diagnosis came as a shock. To top off her experience, Flanagan placed Wambachs medal around her neck. "I really believe we need to trust our struggles," says Robin. When you're doing an endurance sport, of course going low is horrible cause you don't have enough sugar to function, but it can be more easily remedied by Gatorade or having sugar. Charity Partnerships. She began this time as a freelance sports reporter, writing for publications like Newsweek and New York Magazine. She works at Peloton, a New York start-up that sells $2,245 bikes and $4,295 treadmills and streams live exercise. Robin Arzon is yelling at you. 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. Her second childrens book, Strong Baby, will be published in 2023. The author of the book Shut Up & Run ran her first marathon in New York in 2010. 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. She also has a rib tattoo that says resilient stock, which is a memory of her mother who inspired her in the running. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. The fatigue was like running with a refrigerator on your back-my organs were just struggling. 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. Today I pack three outfits, including body wipes and on-the-go products to efficiently change in between meetings and workouts. by Sarah McLaughlin January 24, 2023 5,238 Likes "Put that crown on. And finally, I realized that was bulls---. If you would like to customise your choices, click 'Manage privacy settings'. "A man, armed with three pistols and a samurai sword, shot three people, doused the group with kerosene and threatened them with a barbecue lighter. He grabbed Robin by the hair and held the gun and lighter to her head. Branded Content. 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. Robin and her friends were threatened with a barbecue lighter by a man who was allegedly armed with three pistols and a samurai sword. She wanted to be closer to athletics and show others that there is an alternative way to be an athlete. Robin reached out to John Foley, CEO of Peloton and she joined Peloton in New York City in 2014 as an instructor. I just don't think that we can operate living in fear. 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. Though not yet officially announced as of publishing time, Robin will release a guided journal in September of 2023 called Welcome, Hustler: An Empowerment Journal. Most recently, Robin founded Swagger Society, the first-ever lifestyle membership club in web3, launching in 2023. . That shift happened with training.". . "I created myself into an athlete. 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. When you surround yourself with that kind of greatness, you're hesitant to say, 'Oh, maybe I'm a version of that, too.' Im also multitasking by researching new music to play in class. Runnings helped her get through many of the trying times in her life, so introducing the sport to others so they can also reap those benefits is something thats been important to Arzon throughout her fitness journeyits also what prompted her to write Shut Up and Run. 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. 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.. 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. She starred in their Here to Create campaign commercial in 2016. It was a super quick, rapid diagnosis-within a day I was on insulin. Robin spontaneously decided to join the run the following morning. We discuss everything from social media activations, music themes, combo movements, loading variations, tempo and proprioception. 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. As Vice President of Fitness Programming and Head Instructor at Peloton, she believes that sweat transforms lives, and her story is living proof. Her father who is also an attorney inspired and encouraged her to pursue a career in law. For a daily dose. but I Robin Arzn is a fitness instructor, but that label undersells her star power. And that energy showed up yet once again when Arzon ran the New York City Marathon just last week. But unlike most people who are training for marathons, fitness is her job. We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. [1] She ran her first marathon, the New York Marathon, in 2010. This was not a question she had never heard before. New York Times Best Selling Author, Robin Arzn, 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. "I was training with folks who were better runners than I was. ", When it came to running and particularly ultra-marathons the diagnosis put Arzn at risk of severe low blood sugar. He crossed the finish line in 3:53:22 in an impressive negative splithe hit the halfway point in 2 hours and 12 seconds, then picked it up from there, ending up with a pace of 8:54 overall. The wounded man took refuge in the closest place he could find, Bar Veloce, and the gunman followed him into the business. 10:42 a.m. Uber to Tread studio listening to Nice for What, by Drake. Shut Up and Run - Robin Arzon 2016-06-21 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. "It's part of my lover letter to New York City," Arzon said. I must find a way to make it much much harder.. Those theories would be tested last year when Robin was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 32. Check my blood sugar. Robin Arzn is a fitness instructor, but that label undersells her star power. Robin created a new life as an "Ambassador of Sweat" -- becoming a running coach, cycling instructor and ultramarathoner. Matt James, the former lead on The Bachelor, finished the marathon in 5:02:23, shortly after Cameron. In 2014, I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, a chronic disease where your pancreas produces little to no insulin.

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