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7 a.m. Cup of Onnit King Tea (Kenyan purple blend). The couple met each other at a speakeasy bar in Manhattans East Village in 2016. Wambach, 41, was cheered on by her wife, best-selling author Glennon Doyle, who tweeted beforehand, My wife is running a marathon this weekend. Lets make it kind, lets make it powerful, lets make it informed. As Vice President of Fitness Programming and Head Instructor at Peloton, she believes that sweat transforms lives, and her story is living proof. Dinner: Black bean pasta with tomato sauce. Arzon grew up in Philadelphia. So when I started running ultra-marathons it was in search of a finish line and really getting curious about my own greatness," she says. This year, he finished in 3:22:43, in support of NYRR Team for Kids. 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. The diagnosis came as a shock. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. Just ask Peloton instructor Robin Arzn and mom to 17-month-old Athena. Robin shares the rundown of her class and how it fuels your self-love journey. Robin Arzon Shares How a Near-Death Experience Inspired Her to Become a Trainer Still, it's unpredictable. Yes. My hair is currently in braids, which marries style and efficiency. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Anyone can read what you share. 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. Robin's first thought wasn't why me or what next. Im grateful to be a part of a community and honestly the community inspires me right back. VP/Head Instructor @onepeloton. 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. The hustle that I revere, the discomfort that oftentimes workouts and living with diabetes can both offer, is the opportunity to find strength on the other side. Part of her draw is a slate of catchphrases. She is a woman of above-average stature. I know that if I'm doing a long run it's going to drop, so I need to reduce it at certain times. In 2014, doctors diagnosed her as a Type 1 Diabetic and now appears on the Leadership Council of Beyond Type One. 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. My days off are Thursday and Sunday, but I always have shoots and speaking engagements on Thursdays because they wont disrupt my teaching schedule. Known on social media as @robinNYC, Arzon wears many hats under the Peloton umbrella. I was not an athlete as a kid. 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. This post was published on the now-closed . I'm also a vegan and they tried to get me to move to meat-filled diets to control my insulin levels, and I was just like, "You know what? She will teach you how to identify your dreams and apply the principles of endurance, power, and strength to help you reach your goals. 7 a.m. Make a full breakfast of tofu scramble and avocado toast while I look over instructor audition videos. Stay-at-home dad and author, Life Is Short, Laundry Is Eternal: Confessions of a Stay-At-Home Dad. After the hostage situation, she went on to graduate magna cum laude from New York University and Villanova University School of Law, and practiced for seven years. She has been a motivation to thousands of people being fitness instructors. She graduated from Villanova University School of Law in 2007. But the fan. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. (. Robin Arzn she/her. 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. Nothing keeps you raw like picking up heavy things. She is a woman of above-average stature who stands at the height of 5 ft 8 in ( Approx 1.73 m). She wanted to be closer to athletics and show others that there is an alternative way to be an athlete. A casual, fun night out with friends soon turned into a life-altering experience that would propel Robin to a new direction, years later. Still, she wouldn't allow her circumstances to become limitations on what she could achieve. While Arzon was trying to communicate with the outside world, two hostages jumped the gunman. Pack all the snacks and all the food. 5:30 p.m. Showtime: 45 minutes of 90s jams fuel the run on the Peloton Tread. Designed to help readers find the information quickly and easily, loaded with practical advice, style, and attitude, this practical guide--written by a runner for runners--makes it clear that to succeed, all you . 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. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. The Fitness expert and Peloton Head Instructor teach you how to apply the principles of endurance and strength to all aspects of life. 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. Initially Robin worked at being a freelance sports journalist and had "no idea what I was doing." Theres an art to it, just like a composer at an orchestra. Her father is an attorney and former law professor. He also ran in support of NYRR Team for Kids. Robin Arzon is a New York Times bestselling author ultra-marathoner and Peloton's Vice President of Brand. This harrowing experience took a toll on Robin, but she got back up, graduated, went to law school at Villanova and practiced for seven years at a prestigious firm before making her next decision that flew in the face of conventional wisdom. 7:50 a.m. Avocado toast for breakfast. Robin Amelia Arzn is an American ultramarathon runner and author of the book Shut Up and Run. When you surround yourself with that kind of greatness, you're hesitant to say, 'Oh, maybe I'm a version of that, too.' Immediately, something in the fitness world stuck out. I drink three or four cups of tea a day, ranging from matcha to herbal varieties. [8], Arzon wanted to be closer to the athletics and wanted to show others that there is an alternative way to be an athlete. Side stitches, terrible shoes. Thursdays are for speed work, Saturdays are for long runs -- 10-15 miles year-round, and longer when there is a marathon on her calendar (her next one is this fall) -- and she works in strength training three days per week. Dont bother showering because Im running again in an hour and a half. Tyler Cameron, the former star of The Bachelorette, whod been known to run with a crowd in New York City, crossed the finish line of the marathon in 5:02:16. 12:20 p.m. Review offers for branded sponsorships that came in to my agent, William Morris Entertainment. 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. Shes run more than 50, including shorter distances to half marathons to ultras. "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 can adjust my insulin level as needed, which is very often. In 2016, she starred in their Here to Create campaign commercial. I very much love her work (ethic), so thats a nice surprise. Long before she was a contestant on, or co-host of, The Bachelorette, Adams was a high school cross country runner. Just as he did in 2016, Reeve ran in support of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, which funds cures and treatments for paralysis. Ultimately, I want us to think about how were speaking to ourselves. 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 must find a way to make it much much harder.. 4:25 p.m. On the plane, reviewing the weekly report that distills all of our workout data. She has a tattoo on her hand that says DREAM. 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. About a year before she would graduate from Gallatin, Robin met a couple of friends at Bar Veloce in New York's East Village. 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. but I 11:08 a.m. Off to the airport while working on social media for Adidass She Breaks Barriers campaign. Over 100K people have taken her . Theres no room for an off day when youre the source of energy, instruction and entertainment. All of the patrons in the bar survived. Sign up here for Yahoo Lifes newsletter. Find inspiration online, from friends and family, from the community, and it will reinforce your power.". She is a RRCA certified running coach, NASM certified personal trainer, Schwinn spin instructor, certified Pilates instructor and Pre/Post Natal training specialist. Its an interesting job, to work out in front of a camera. Find out more about how we use your personal data in our privacy policy and cookie policy. We are still unstoppable.". In 2002, Arzon was at a Manhattan wine bar with her friends, when a gunman took her and 40 other patrons hostage. When she works out, she. Stuck in traffic with a chatty Uber driver. "[2] After the race, she began running 2-3 miles at a time in between her law school classes.[2]. Public figure. [9] In 2016, she was promoted to Vice President of Fitness and Programming of Peloton.[10]. Keynote or Panel Speaker. Teach two cycling classes for a total of 40 minutes. I aim for nine hours a night religiously, and its the reason I have no social life. 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. But since I'm also really stubborn, I finished both of those races anyway. Robin realized that if you put the work in, you can become whatever you want to be. "Even after a few marathons, I was still reticent to even call myself a runner," Arzon says. . [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. "I want to write stories through my lived experience that are juicier and more powerful than fairytales. This book offers tips, tricks, and visual motivation to help every runner cultivate miles of sweat, laughter, swagger, and friendship. If Im in a pinch and theres nothing healthy, I eat oatmeal, which most hotels have. 1m Followers, 1,134 Following, 6,804 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Robin Arzn (@robinnyc) robinnyc. She was born in 1982 in Puerto Rican, United States of America. 10 p.m. I once heard Amy Schumer describe her outgoing persona vs. an introverted energy system on Oprah and thought, Aah, thats me.. She is also the VP of Fitness Programming and an Instructor at Peloton . That is how .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;}Robin Arzon, Peloton head instructor and vice president of fitness programming, starts many of her intense, sweat-dripping rides. I'm forced to be stronger because of it. If you would like to customise your choices, click 'Manage privacy settings'. "The importance of my family was family," Arzon says. As a diabetic, there's a risk of going too low and a risk of going too high with your blood sugar levels. Robin Arzn is a fitness instructor, but that label undersells her star power. Robin Arzon has perhaps experienced this more times than could be considered her fair share. 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. As a result, Robin started to prepare for a career change. So how old is Robin Arzon? FOR BOOKINGS PLEASE CONTACT miles@wmeagency.com. Sometimes snatching power back is about a time, but for me it was a feeling.. "I really believe we need to trust our struggles," says Robin. Fresh off the release of her second children's book last book, Peloton instructor Robin Arzn reportedly has another book in the works. Robinnyc (my Instagram and Twitter name) is a brand within itself, so Im always aware of that. 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. "I had to slow down. She's also a lawyer a certified personal trainer and a former professional athlete. We discuss everything from social media activations, music themes, combo movements, loading variations, tempo and proprioception. 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. "Self-care isnt selfish and I wanted to model that for her. [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. The benefits are great, she believes, but the process is difficultand thats where much of the strength gains comes from: the struggle. But today, he crossed the finish line of his second NYC marathon in a time of 4:11:51. She taught herself English by watching PBS. 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. I don't even remember what it's like not to function without having to think about those things. Two patrons eventually tackled the man, giving police the opportunity to enter the bar and subdue him. 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. Elyse Kopecky, Flanagans co-author on three cookbooks, also ran her first marathon in New York City today, and finished in 3:33:31. On March 2, 2021, the duo announced the birth of their first child, a daughter called Athena Amelia Arzn-Butler. 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. In 2013, Arzon co-founded the fitness movement Undo Ordinary and the print publication Undo magazine[11] in 2013. I wasnt the track athlete growing up," she tells Yahoo Life. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. She starred in their Here to Create campaign commercial in 2016. "That was at the back of my mind as I was approaching these big finish lines, thinking am I gonna have a medical event?" 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. Breakfast: Smoothie loaded with greens It was during law school that Robin found, very much by mistake, her passion for running and fell in love with it. 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. To date, Robin has run 27 marathons and several ultra-marathons, including five marathons in five days in support of MS research. As she's worked through her personal journey with fitness and health, Arzn also recognizes the power of community. 4:30 p.m. Meet with my producer. Whether it's your first or your hundredth, marathon race day gives runners the same nervous butterflies every single time. 3 p.m. But rather than let this slow her down, Arzon embraced the diagnosis and continued training, I was an ultramarathoner before I was diagnosed, and that kind of mindfulness and self-care really is part and parcel of any healthy athlete, she explained. In a marathon, people are often concerned about hitting the wall. Known on social media as @robinNYC, Arzon wears many hats under the Peloton umbrella. I also adjust my insulin depending on how Im moving and what Im consuming throughout the day.