Robin Amelia Arzn is an American ultramarathon runner and author of the book Shut Up and Run. I cook most of my meals, but tonight its a veggie tofu curry with brown rice thats left over from Sunday dinner. Theres an art to it, just like a composer at an orchestra. Nick Jonas founded this organization. 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. Robin Arzona ( Full name: Robin Amelia Arzn) is an American ultramarathon runner and author. I don't even remember what it's like not to function without having to think about those things. This 10K would be her very first race and the first athletic endeavor of her life. In a marathon, people are often concerned about hitting the wall. But I'm risky by nature. [13], Arzon is a global Adidas ambassador. A car accident fractured her pelvis and prevented her from running collegiately. I love those interactions. Known on social media as @robinNYC, Arzon wears many hats under the Peloton umbrella. Robin is 40 years old. Its the heartbeat. I must find a way to make it much much harder.. 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. 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. Its an interesting job, to work out in front of a camera. It requires being able to host a show, coach and work out. 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. 6:55 p.m. Peloton instructors need to be fitness experts but also be able to essentially host a live TV show while working out. 8 a.m. Do my own workout. Robinnyc (my Instagram and Twitter name) is a brand within itself, so Im always aware of that. 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. Soup, salad and bed. Robin Arzon was born on October 16 1979 making her 40 years old. Since then, Arzon has run more than 20 marathons, including five in five days in 2010, three 50-mile ultramarathons and one hundred-miler. I should know, since she kicks my butt on a daily basis. Her powerful influence and undeniable swagger transcend the fitness space, with major brand partnerships and collaborations at the intersection of wellness, lifestyle, and fashion. 24 Hours | 48 Hours | 72 Hours | 50 KM | 50 Miles | 100 Miles . 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. I almost never do work on flights and consider it a mini-vacation to read and listen to podcasts. And as a pretty high-performing athlete, it was humbling," Arzn shares. She has been a motivation to thousands of people being fitness instructors. And academics were very important.". So it was iterative. 1:30 p.m. "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? "I love her positivity and her motivation. "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. Peloton instructors are part D.J., part coach, part training partner. This man was using her as a human shield to communicate with the police. Thankfully the technology gives me the ability to adjust my insulin levels and reduce the risk as much as I can. Robins first childrens book, Strong Mama, teaches kids that self-care is not selfish, and movement is medicine. With this marathon, and the others shes trained for, she typically runs at least four to five days a week. 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. "I had to decide if I wanted in or out," Arzon says. Some of it is practical, but a lot of it I disagree with. 10:27 a.m. 1M followers. Arzn graduated from Villanova University School of Law in 2007 and spent seven years as a corporate litigator at Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker, LLP. Dinner: Black bean pasta with tomato sauce. Denali50K As a junior in college at New York University, Arzon suddenly found herself facing death. I need to eat right now before I jump out of this vehicle. People are so excited, and its palpable to feel the impact we have being in their homes. Afraid but not wanting to give up, Robin spent that time trying to talk to the man in the hopes of ending the nightmare. Greatness is simply the lens through which she operates and she wants others to do the same. As long as were putting one foot in front of the other, thats progress.. [12] The series, which aired in 2016, showed 20 people trekking the journey of the annual wildebeest migration that happens every spring from the Serengeti Plains to Maasai Mara in Kenya. Last year, shortly after the company announced a $4.15 billion valuation, the $4,295 treadmill, dubbed the Peloton Tread, made its debut. Through all of these changes, Arzon found running as a way to cope, heal, and deal with whatever life sent her way. When she works out, she. And that energy showed up yet once again when Arzon ran the New York City Marathon just last week. I once heard Amy Schumer describe her outgoing persona vs. an introverted energy system on Oprah and thought, Aah, thats me.. As a sought-after cycling and treadmill instructor in New York City and author of Shut Up and Run, she has. "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. 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. Verified. As a sought-after cycling and treadmill instructor in New York City and author of Shut Up and Run, she has inspired runners and cyclists across the cityand all over the worldto better their own lives by reaching physical goals they never thought possible. The Marathon Runner Who Jumps Over All Hurdles. 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. Her mother is a doctor who taught herself English by watching PBS. 6 a.m. Gym for an hour. "The importance of my family was family," Arzon says. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Its definitely not an open casting call, and never will be. Robin started a blog, interviewed Olympic athletes with her cracked iPhone and surrounded herself with like-minded people -- kindred spirits who love to sweat. 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. On March 2, 2021, the duo announced the birth of their first child, a daughter called Athena Amelia Arzn-Butler. Keynote or Panel Speaker. Bed. Her parents, former president Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, greeted her at the finish line. Her first 100-mile race was completed at the Keys100. "That incident is the reason I started running, because I physically needed to run the trauma out," Arzon says. We, AOL, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. This race was in 2016. But athletics weren't an option. by Sarah McLaughlin January 24, 2023 5,238 Likes "Put that crown on. 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. Now that Pequeo is born, mom and baby are ready to move together. Robin Arzn is a fitness instructor, but that label undersells her star power. Diabetes is incredibly unpredictable.". As she's worked through her personal journey with fitness and health, Arzn also recognizes the power of community. Robin Arzon is yelling at you. Trust your struggle. Part of HuffPost Wellness. I just use a baby wipe and keep it moving. But just like every year, there were many high-profile personalities among them. From tummy 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. As a child, Robin was encouraged to focus on education and family. 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. Every instructor has a producer to watch, review and plan his or her content, marketing and social media for Peloton. He shot three people and doused the group with kerosene. . This gave law enforcement the opportunity to enter the bar and take over. I really look at things from a place of turning a loss into a lesson, turning pain into power. It made its name selling its now-famous, ultra-smooth $2,245 bicycle with its attached monitor, on which members can stream live classes from Peloton's New York studios. "Even after a few marathons, I was still reticent to even call myself a runner," Arzon says. And I kind of have. I love flying. The wedding was held in Tulum, Mexico. [4] She was inspired and encouraged by her father, also an attorney, to pursue a career in law. I'm forced to be stronger because of it. Still, it's unpredictable. BUY NOW AS SEEN IN She married investment manager Drew Butler in 2019. 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. It wasn't until Arzn entered law school that she started to run and train for the first time, after experiencing trauma from being held at gunpoint in a New York City bar. To date, Robin has run 27 marathons and several ultra-marathons, including five marathons in five days in support of MS research. 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. To the days you havent lived yet, what could go right? The postpartum period looks different for everyone but it has a lot of grit and a lot of grace. 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. Ill probably eat all of that before lunch. My insulin was kept with the film crew, but other than that, I didn't receive any assistance. 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. This post was published on the now-closed HuffPost Contributor platform. But there's one benefit: I have multiple opportunities a day to show myself that I always have a little bit more strength. 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 think I've slept through the night since I was diagnosed because I have devices that go off to tell me if I'm high or low or whateverit's crazy. But the fan. Contributors control their own work and posted freely to our site. 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. And finally, I realized that was bulls---. Robin stands at the height of 5 ft 8 in ( Approx 1.73 m). Robin Amelia Arzon, also known as Robin Arzon, is a marathon runner born in Philadelphia. She documented this race in the documentary Run It Out. 3 p.m. [7], In 2012, Arzon began a career in health and fitness after leaving her job at the law firm. 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This is a nonprofit organization that focuses on raising awareness about Type 1 Diabetes. Once I started to own my voice, that was when the game changed for me. "Give me that speed back! Physical therapy session. 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. It was done on a whim, after she saw a flyer in a bank on a Friday afternoon for the race the following morning. She used to write for publications such as Newsweek and New York Magazine. The daughter of immigrant parents, Robin originally planned to follow in her father's footsteps and become an attorney. Robin created a new life as an "Ambassador of Sweat" -- becoming a running coach, cycling instructor and ultramarathoner. He created this monster smoothie, which is a staple of my day. In a marathon, people are often concerned about hitting the wall. Theres no room for an off day when youre the source of energy, instruction and entertainment. Side stitches, terrible shoes. Powerful energy in those riders. Now, Arzon leads what she refers to as "a team of superheroes" at Peloton. Athletics were never part of her life growing up.[1]. For a daily dose. Robin is also the VP of Fitness Programming and an Instructor at Peloton. Want lifestyle and wellness news delivered to your inbox? There's a lot of fear-based information out there. Known on social media as @robinNYC, Arzon wears many hats under the Peloton umbrella. I dedicate five to seven hours a week to strength, conditioning and running on my own. A believer in her mother's words that she is from "resilient stock," Robin says, "Resilience and willpower can seem finite but they can be recharged." 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 . 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. The wounded man took refuge in the closest place he could find, Bar Veloce, and the gunman followed him into the business. Part of her draw is a slate of catchphrases. 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. You spent your time working with the family and that was it. She and Butler met at a speakeasy bar in Manhattans East Village in 2016. She began taking classes on the side, collecting certifications as an RRCA running coach, NASM personal trainer and Schwinn spin instructor. I really train, fuel and recover like a high-level athlete. Since then, she has run over 50 races, including one 100-mile race, three 50-mile ultramarathons, and 25 marathons. Im also multitasking by researching new music to play in class. Yes. Sign up here for Yahoo Lifes newsletter. And the multi-hyphenate. She'll be running her sixth New York City Marathon (and 21st overall) on Nov. 6. Ultimately, I want us to think about how were speaking to ourselves. 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. Their immersive wedding experience that lasted for four days was inspired by their mutual love of Burning Man. It was during law school that Robin found, very much by mistake, her passion for running and fell in love with it. She's an ultramarathoner, Peloton's head instructor, and her name is. A post shared by Robin Arzon (@robinnyc), "I try to focus on what my body can do. We are workshopping ways to keep content fresh. Her father who is also an attorney inspired and encouraged her to pursue a career in law. I'm an ultramarathoner, I run 50 and 100-mile races, and this was certainly not something I anticipated. 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. Now, though, shes a marathoner, having finished NYC in 4:40:24. "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. 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 story of her life reads like the written account of a heavyweight boxing match that won't end -- because nothing keeps Robin down for very long. My insulin pump is underneath my skin and something I need to think about literally all day. "Community is the linchpin to everything that we do. 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. Pro athletes dont only work out during a game. 12:20 p.m. Review offers for branded sponsorships that came in to my agent, William Morris Entertainment. Pack for a Denver speaking engagement with the Integer Group, a marketing agency. People flew in from Kansas, Hawaii and Alaska to take it in person. These Celebs Crushed the 2021 NYC Marathon, TikTok Challenge Run Until Goes the Distance, Flanagan placed Wambachs medal around her neck, Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads. The organization offers scholarshipsalong with mentorship, networking, and other benefitsto students in financial need. It's all about math and timing. 7 a.m. Make a full breakfast of tofu scramble and avocado toast while I look over instructor audition videos. But the fan favorite Peloton instructor, author and new mom explains that she wasn't born a natural athlete. Nothing keeps you raw like picking up heavy things. He grabbed Robin by the hair and held the gun and lighter to her head. As she explored different ways of moving her body, she recognized that it had a big impact on her mental health. Robin Arzon Shares How a Near-Death Experience Inspired Her to Become a Trainer Still, it's unpredictable. 7 p.m. Quick second shower, and then eat all the food. 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. It was last year's, too . She typically runs three to five races a yeara schedule shes kept even after getting diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2014. A lot of the content out there is geared towards children, but type 1 can happen to anyone at any time (that's why it's no longer called 'juvenile diabetes'), so it's a great outlet for other adults out there, and a necessary one. She was born in Philadelphia to a Cuban refugee mother and a Puerto Rican father. "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. 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. It's really about raising awareness and creating a supportive, relatable community. 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'. Fox Foundation, in honor of his father, whos had Parkinsons Disease for 30 years. Her second childrens book, Strong Baby, will be published in 2023. 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. Whats six intervals of horrifically fast pedaling up the equivalent of a mountain to a queen? she yells during class. Glamour Magazines Daring to Disrupt Award. 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 2019, Arzon married investment manager Drew Butler in Tulum, Mexico. 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. Tonight its Free Solo. Im a sucker for athletic feats shocker. 7:16 p.m. Board a plane to Denver. I also adjust my insulin depending on how Im moving and what Im consuming throughout the day. But she realized something was missing: She felt like she wasnt following her passion. If Im in a pinch and theres nothing healthy, I eat oatmeal, which most hotels have. She taught herself English by watching PBS. Her first marathon was in 2010 when she participated in the New York Marathon. Just ask Peloton instructor Robin Arzn and mom to 17-month-old Athena. "The mental gymnastics of living with diabetes is pretty tough because its a rollercoaster. 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. Their four-day, immersive wedding experience was inspired by their mutual love of Burning Man. I can adjust my insulin level as needed, which is very often. She ran her first marathon in 2010, the New York City Marathon, which she says is by far, her favorite run. Just as he did in 2016, Reeve ran in support of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, which funds cures and treatments for paralysis. Heres how they fared on the bridges and hills. In 2021, she became the first-ever recipient of Glamour Magazines Daring to Disrupt Award. Adams got engaged to Zac Clark in The Bachelorettes season 16 finale, and he helped reignite her passion for the sport. Most recently, Robin founded Swagger Society, the first-ever lifestyle membership club in web3, launching in 2023. I took one step and then another, one jog turned into a mile, turned into a race. While Arzon was trying to communicate with the outside world, two hostages jumped the gunman. 4:30 p.m. Meet with my producer. As a diabetic, there's a risk of going too low and a risk of going too high with your blood sugar levels. 10 p.m. 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.
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