Known on social media as @robinNYC, Arzon wears many hats under the Peloton umbrella. Do it now. Arzon hollers. Even dogs and babies know and respond to our voices. Robin realized that if you put the work in, you can become whatever you want to be. 6 a.m. Gym for an hour. 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. Invisible doors might be opening for you right now. Be willing to be good at something new.. Marathoners: Life is too easy. "You know, I'm still learning how to find time for fitness, and we only have one baby," Arzn tells Fatherly. Adams raised money for World Vision, a humanitarian organization committed to fighting poverty and helping the worlds most vulnerable children. "Even after a few marathons, I was still reticent to even call myself a runner," Arzon says. "[1], This trauma inspired Arzon to begin running for the first time in her life. 10 p.m. 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. Peloton instructors need to be fitness experts but also be able to essentially host a live TV show while working out. 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. "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. Notable runners included former pro athletes and Olympic medalists in other sports, TV stars, musicians, and more. [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. [1] She said of the whim, "I had no idea how far the 10km distance was in miles. 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. Thinking about being her own agent of change in life, she began exploring the possibility of switching careers. 6,804 posts. I wasnt the track athlete growing up," she tells Yahoo Life. 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. Last year, shortly after the company announced a $4.15 billion valuation, the $4,295 treadmill, dubbed the Peloton Tread, made its debut. Her first marathon was in 2010 when she participated in the New York Marathon. But since I'm also really stubborn, I finished both of those races anyway. 1M followers. Somehow, she projected herself into your basement and saw you turn your resistance down when she told you to turn it up. "Give me that speed back! Robins first childrens book, Strong Mama, teaches kids that self-care is not selfish, and movement is medicine. Early on in the confrontation the man spoke of wanting to talk to the police, and Robin served as his line to the police while being held as a human shield. She works at Peloton, a New York start-up that sells $2,245 bikes and $4,295 treadmills and streams live exercise. She will teach you how to identify your dreams and apply the principles of endurance, power, and strength to help you reach your goals. "It was awful," she says. 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 . Robin started a career in health and fitness in 2012 after she left her job at the law firm. Her students give MasterClass an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars. 6:55 p.m. We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. 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. At one time, Robin ran five marathons in five days for MS Run the US in honor of her mother. Its a small bulls-eye that we are looking for. Physical therapy session. Her powerful influence and undeniable swagger transcend the fitness space, with major brand partnerships and collaborations at the intersection of wellness, lifestyle, and fashion. 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. "That was at the back of my mind as I was approaching these big finish lines, thinking am I gonna have a medical event?" Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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). This is not a dress rehearsal. 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. Im an introvert by nature, actually. She was born in Philadelphia to a Cuban refugee mother and a Puerto Rican father. Matt James, the former lead on The Bachelor, finished the marathon in 5:02:23, shortly after Cameron. but I In 2020, Robin was named one of the most influential people on Fortune Magazines 40 Under 40 list. I refuse to eat like crap or I will have no energy. Fresh off the release of her second children's book last book, Peloton instructor Robin Arzn reportedly has another book in the works. He created this monster smoothie, which is a staple of my day. 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. Her book titled Shut Up and Run: How to Get Up, Lace Up, and Sweat with Swagger was published on June 21, 2016. To top off her experience, Flanagan placed Wambachs medal around her neck. or acupuncture every week. Find out more about how we use your personal data in our privacy policy and cookie policy. That night a ranting man armed with three hand guns, a sword, kerosene, a lighter and the desire to "choose when he dies" was out on the street exacting his plan to die in a fire while killing as many people as he could. Robin Arzn Teaches Mental Strength is among the topics taught by Robin. 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. Robin graduated magna cum laude from New York University and Villanova University School of Law. 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. My insulin pump is underneath my skin and something I need to think about literally all day. She finished in 2:33:32, the fastest of her six efforts this fall by about a minute and a half (her second-fastest time was 2:35:04 in London). As a type 1 diabetic, you give yourself insulin for every bite of food. 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. To date, Robin has run 27 marathons and several ultra-marathons, including five marathons in five days in support of MS research. 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. If Im in a pinch and theres nothing healthy, I eat oatmeal, which most hotels have. The physical energy expenditure from coaching while working out is obvious, but the psychic drain is very real. From tummy Peloton prefers to call instructors like Ms. Arzn talent because they are. It's all about math and timing. 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. [3] Afterwards, she went on to attend Villanova University School of Law. (. She started running 2-3 miles at a time in between her law school classes after the race. Yeah, there were definitely really scary moments where I thought I was putting my life on the line. I really look at things from a place of turning a loss into a lesson, turning pain into power. Pack for a Denver speaking engagement with the Integer Group, a marketing agency. 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. 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. This includes leading several classes on the bike and treadmill each week. My hair is currently in braids, which marries style and efficiency. Her lifes mission is to redefine, reform, and rethink possibility through movement. The company, now seven years old, has more than one million members. Robin made good use of both tools recently when she finished the New York City Marathon, her fourth marathon with Type 1 diabetes. Yes. 1,134 following. Robin isn't the type of person to worry about obstacles, all she wanted to know from her doctor is what tools she would need to be healthy with Type 1 diabetes while being able to continue her life as an athlete. Glamour Magazines Daring to Disrupt Award. "I created myself into an athlete. Find inspiration online, from friends and family, from the community, and it will reinforce your power.". 8:50 a.m. 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 is 40 years old. It was a super quick, rapid diagnosis-within a day I was on insulin. Eventually, she found that the freedom she experienced with running could fuel a career in fitness. In 2016, she starred in their Here to Create campaign commercial. Diabetes is incredibly unpredictable.". Just as he did in 2016, Reeve ran in support of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, which funds cures and treatments for paralysis. I'm an ultramarathoner, I run 50 and 100-mile races, and this was certainly not something I anticipated. She is a woman of above-average stature who stands at the height of 5 ft 8 in ( Approx 1.73 m). Today Im bringing almonds, a Vega bar, an Athletic Greens packet (which I throw into a water bottle), Nuun tablets and a banana. Eventually, two patrons tackled the man, giving police the opportunity to enter the bar and subdue him. "The side effect of movement has been very literally confidence. When I was approached by National Geographic to trek across the Serengeti in Tanzania I said yes. Just ask Peloton instructor Robin Arzn and mom to 17-month-old Athena. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Bed. She is also the VP of Fitness Programming and an Instructor at Peloton. 7 p.m. Quick second shower, and then eat all the food. In 2021, she became the first-ever recipient of Glamour Magazines Daring to Disrupt Award. Dont bother showering because Im running again in an hour and a half. The cast members were formed of survivalists and athletes. "You didn't go play organized sports or join some kind of league. But athletics weren't an option. Robin Amelia Arzn is an American ultramarathon runner and author of the book Shut Up and Run. Also, she is a Road Runners Club of America-certified running coach. Branded Content. [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. A car accident fractured her pelvis and prevented her from running collegiately. Early life and education [ edit] Robin Arzn was born in Philadelphia to a Cuban refugee mother and a Puerto Rican father. Flanagan returned to run the New York City Marathon for the first time since her victory in 2017. There's a new addition to our strong family! 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. 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Robin Amelia Arzon, also known as Robin Arzon, is a marathon runner born in Philadelphia. 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. "Community is the linchpin to everything that we do. And finally, I realized that was bulls---. 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's a lot of fear-based information out there. 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.