"I don't recall when it became something that is a historical reference, but at some point it became something that happened rather than something that was happening to me.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 powerful influence and undeniable swagger transcend the fitness space, with major brand partnerships and collaborations at the intersection of wellness, lifestyle, and fashion. And academics were very important.". 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. Initially Robin worked at being a freelance sports journalist and had "no idea what I was doing." Somehow, she projected herself into your basement and saw you turn your resistance down when she told you to turn it up. Teach a womens history cycling ride. 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. Thankfully the technology gives me the ability to adjust my insulin levels and reduce the risk as much as I can. Its an immensely gratifying race to run because the energy in NY is so powerful, she said. 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. 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. . My insulin pump is underneath my skin and something I need to think about literally all day. Robin Arzon was born on October 16 1979 making her 40 years old. 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. [18] Arzon is a vegan.[19]. But just like every year, there were many high-profile personalities among them. She also has a rib tattoo that says resilient stock, which is a memory of her mother who inspired her in the running. 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. She is also the VP of Fitness Programming and an Instructor at Peloton . Stay-at-home dad and author, Life Is Short, Laundry Is Eternal: Confessions of a Stay-At-Home Dad. Social Media Posts. Known on social media as @robinNYC, Arzon wears many hats under the Peloton umbrella. Do it now. 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. Notable runners included former pro athletes and Olympic medalists in other sports, TV stars, musicians, and more. 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. The class notes detail the workout, the songs, the exact timing of every part of the workout from warm-up to cool-down. Clark, meanwhile, supported Release Recovery, which supports substance abuse and mental health treatment. In 2016, she starred in their Here to Create campaign commercial. Yeah, there were definitely really scary moments where I thought I was putting my life on the line. So it was iterative. 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. VP/Head Instructor @onepeloton. Peloton instructors are part D.J., part coach, part training partner. Robin Arzn is a fitness instructor, but that label undersells her star power. "I really believe we need to trust our struggles," says Robin. I get P.T. Robin founded the fitness movement called Undo Ordinary and the print publication Undo magazine in 2013. While Arzon was trying to communicate with the outside world, two hostages jumped the gunman. What WAS historical, doesnt mean that has to be your forever. She authored a New York bestselling book titled Shut Up and Run. I was not an athlete as a kid. Eventually, two patrons tackled the man, giving police the opportunity to enter the bar and subdue him. Her lifes mission is to redefine, reform, and rethink possibility through movement. Robin and her friends were threatened with a barbecue lighter by a man who was allegedly armed with three pistols and a samurai sword. ", When it came to running and particularly ultra-marathons the diagnosis put Arzn at risk of severe low blood sugar. In a marathon, people are often concerned about hitting the wall. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Robin Arzn she/her. There's a lot of fear-based information out there. The two rain the race together. [9] In 2016, she was promoted to Vice President of Fitness and Programming of Peloton.[10]. I had one friend who was doing 100-mile races as a type 1 diabetic so I was able to reach out to him and get some advice, but what works for somebody else might not work for you since everybody's levels and needs are different so largely I've had to figure this out on my own. 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. Its definitely not an open casting call, and never will be. Being an ultrarunner and a type 1 diabetic aren't a common combination, and it comes with some unique challenges, like finding a doctor. She knows you let your legs slow down before that last sprint was finished. I just use a baby wipe and keep it moving. She married investment manager Drew Butler in 2019. I was admiring Olympians and then getting in contact with them, and these people were the best in the world. Because I actually loved it.". She's also a lawyer a certified personal trainer and a former professional athlete. Pack for a Denver speaking engagement with the Integer Group, a marketing agency. Brand Collaborations. Robin Arzon is a New York Times bestselling author ultra-marathoner and Peloton's Vice President of Brand. 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A car accident fractured her pelvis and prevented her from running collegiately. "Self-care isnt selfish and I wanted to model that for her. 6:55 p.m. I dedicate five to seven hours a week to strength, conditioning and running on my own. Breakfast: Smoothie loaded with greens But the fan favorite Peloton instructor, author and new mom explains that she wasn't born a natural athlete. It's all about math and timing. As Vice President of Fitness Programming and Head Instructor at Peloton, she believes that sweat transforms lives, and her story is living proof. [1] She said of the whim, "I had no idea how far the 10km distance was in miles. Through all of these changes, Arzon found running as a way to cope, heal, and deal with whatever life sent her way. From tummy I totally get that. In 2012, Robin did sports reporting from the London Olympics. Champ Erika Kemp Prepares for Marathon Debut, gunman took her and 40 other patrons hostage, Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads. 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. Over 100K people have taken her . Arzon grew up in Philadelphia. If you need to flag this entry as abusive. 10 p.m. 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. "I had to decide if I wanted in or out," Arzon says. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. 1M followers. 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. "The mental gymnastics of living with diabetes is pretty tough because its a rollercoaster. The couple met each other at a speakeasy bar in Manhattans East Village in 2016. 7:30 p.m. Make jackfruit taco bowls for dinner. 8 a.m. My husband and I have a 17-ingredient smoothie for breakfast. She documented this race in the documentary Run It Out. The postpartum period looks different for everyone but it has a lot of grit and a lot of grace. I aim for nine hours a night religiously, and its the reason I have no social life. Her father is an attorney and former law professor. 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. There. "What's the point of doing this if we're not going to be challenged together?" This was not a question she had never heard before. [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. Two patrons eventually tackled the man, giving police the opportunity to enter the bar and subdue him. Today Im bringing almonds, a Vega bar, an Athletic Greens packet (which I throw into a water bottle), Nuun tablets and a banana. While working long hours as a corporate lawyer, Arzon found herself running whenever she could fit it in. 1,134 following. 6:05 a.m. Make and guzzle H2O cocktail: room-temperature filtered water, dash of sea salt, quarter lemon, splash of apple cider vinegar. Our free time was spent doing what our abuelas said. She is a woman of above-average stature. 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. The first question I asked my endocrinologist was: How was I going to continue to run ultra-marathons? I trekked with a group of people almost 200 miles, foraging and living off the land-no tents, no food. 4:30 p.m. Upon entering the bar the gunman forced all of the patrons, Robin included, into the back where he huddled them together and soaked them in kerosene. 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. And as a pretty high-performing athlete, it was humbling," Arzn shares. And this year, Grace joined her mom on the course. 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. Trust your struggle. If you do not want us and our partners to use cookies and personal data for these additional purposes, click 'Reject all'. She's an ultramarathoner, Peloton's head instructor, and her name is. 24 Hours | 48 Hours | 72 Hours | 50 KM | 50 Miles | 100 Miles . Friday night ritual is a movie with husband. [4] She was inspired and encouraged by her father, also an attorney, to pursue a career in law. I very much love her work (ethic), so thats a nice surprise. In fact, it's one of my New Year's resolutions. 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. 12:30 p.m. Two-hour meeting with all treadmill instructors. Robins first childrens book, Strong Mama, teaches kids that self-care is not selfish, and movement is medicine. There's always light through the cracks. It was during law school that Robin found, very much by mistake, her passion for running and fell in love with it. I chose the latter.". Robin captures the energy and joy of running in this illustrated, full-color motivational interactive fitness guide and journal. 1:40 p.m. Uber home while listening to music and making my playlist for my 90s Pop Run tonight. Arzon found herself at New York University for undergrad, where in the summer of 2002, she was taken hostage, along with 40 others, at a wine bar in Manhattan's East Village. I have no idea how many calories are in this, and I dont care. Sports media personality and former Giants running back Barber is a familiar sight on the streets of NYCthis year, he was back for his seventh New York City Marathon, and crossed the line in 4:47:49. In an Instagram post, she wrote,Today was for me. Robinnyc (my Instagram and Twitter name) is a brand within itself, so Im always aware of that. The gunman approached and shot a man on the street. So how old is Robin Arzon? I need something at this point that demands absolutely nothing. But she realized something was missing: She felt like she wasnt following her passion. 5:30 p.m. Showtime: 45 minutes of 90s jams fuel the run on the Peloton Tread. She crossed the line in 4:01:20, a 9:12 pace. In her first lesson, she shares her life story, including the harrowing incident that made her start running as a means of healing. 7:50 a.m. Avocado toast for breakfast. Just as he did in 2016, Reeve ran in support of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, which funds cures and treatments for paralysis. There are horrible cases of type 1 diabetics who go to bed, hit a low throughout the night, and never wake up. 5 p.m. Powerful energy in those riders. 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. As a child, Robin was encouraged to focus on education and family. 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. 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 . Public figure. 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. The wedding was held in Tulum, Mexico. But athletics weren't an option. As a junior in college at New York University, Arzon suddenly found herself facing death. 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. You change your insulin levels for movement. Theres no desire for small talk after performing in front of people all day. Truly my fitness journey postpartum started with breathing exercises. Known on social media as @robinNYC, Arzon wears many hats under the Peloton umbrella. 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. 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. As a result, Robin started to prepare for a career change. The fatigue was like running with a refrigerator on your back-my organs were just struggling. This book offers tips, tricks, and visual motivation to help every runner cultivate miles of sweat, laughter, swagger, and friendship. She is a RRCA certified running coach, NASM certified personal trainer, Schwinn spin instructor, certified Pilates instructor and Pre/Post Natal training specialist. Robin reached out to John Foley, CEO of Peloton and she joined Peloton in New York City in 2014 as an instructor. I am snacking and hydrating. This is the year I'm actually going to run a marathon. Immediately, something in the fitness world stuck out. 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." Yes. She's looking at you so intensely, all abs and braids and red lipstick, calling you out not because she's mad but because she knows you have so much more to give. I just don't think that we can operate living in fear. Im a Type 1 diabetic, so Ive been checking it once an hour all day. I cook most of my meals, but tonight its a veggie tofu curry with brown rice thats left over from Sunday dinner. The company, now seven years old, has more than one million members. "And getting curious about ones own greatness is I think one of the beautiful ways to use movement as a form of medicine.". Early life and education [ edit] Robin Arzn was born in Philadelphia to a Cuban refugee mother and a Puerto Rican father. Her father who is also an attorney inspired and encouraged her to pursue a career in law. She began taking classes on the side, collecting certifications as an RRCA running coach, NASM personal trainer and Schwinn spin instructor. Noon My hair stylist, Tiffanie, is meeting me now to do my braids. [1] This 10K would be Arzon's very first race and first athletic endeavor of her life. She will teach you how to identify your dreams and apply the principles of endurance, power, and strength to help you reach your goals. 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'. Since then, Arzon has run more than 20 marathons, including five in five days in 2010, three 50-mile ultramarathons and one hundred-miler. . Some inestimable chunk of that is tied to Ms. Arzn. I wasnt the track athlete growing up," she tells Yahoo Life. Some of it is practical, but a lot of it I disagree with. It is a pact to uncheck the boxes of other peoples limitations and forge her own. Robin Arzon's Peloton playlist and top artists, workout history, class list and more. Thankfully I was never hospitalized, something a lot of people with type 1 experience when they are first diagnosed because the symptoms start quickly and can be severe. The hardcover is currently available for pre-order via Amazon (affiliate link). Her Cuban refugee mother taught herself to speak English by watching PBS, then became a doctor. 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. 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. It was during law school that Robin found, very much by mistake, her passion for running and fell in love with it. "Give me that speed back! Clark completed the NYC Marathon with Adams in 4:40:24, just four weeks after he ran 3:43:08 in the London Marathon. 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. Theres no room for an off day when youre the source of energy, instruction and entertainment. The diagnosis came as a shock. "It can be hard to find reason and rationality in a disease like diabetes when you think your body should be doing what it's meant to do but it doesn't. When you surround yourself with that kind of greatness, you're hesitant to say, 'Oh, maybe I'm a version of that, too.' We, AOL, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. Each class playlist and class plan takes up to two hours of preparation. [8] She reached out to John Foley, CEO of Peloton, and in 2014 she joined Peloton in New York City as an instructor. Part of HuffPost Wellness. Robin Arzon has perhaps experienced this more times than could be considered her fair share. Geist, 46, raised money for the Michael J. She was born in 1982 in Puerto Rican, United States of America. There were definitely doctors and practitioners who were extremely doubtful about my ability to continue doing marathons. Now, though, shes a marathoner, having finished NYC in 4:40:24. Im grateful to be a part of a community and honestly the community inspires me right back. 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 days off are Thursday and Sunday, but I always have shoots and speaking engagements on Thursdays because they wont disrupt my teaching schedule. 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. She taught herself English by watching PBS. Robin is 40 years old. 4:30 p.m. Meet with my producer. Peloton prefers to call instructors like Ms. Arzn talent because they are. 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. 7 a.m. Cup of Onnit King Tea (Kenyan purple blend). Want lifestyle and wellness news delivered to your inbox? My ride tonight was bought out by PwC. Robin started as a litigator to ultramarathoner, became bestselling author, and later head instructor and VP at Peloton. It makes it really unsafe for your heart to be doing something like a marathon, which is already causing it to work pretty hard. 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. Their four-day, immersive wedding experience was inspired by their mutual love of Burning Man. 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. Sign up here for Yahoo Lifes newsletter. I really try to eat the frog with my most difficult task during this time so I can feel freer later in the day. I should know, since she kicks my butt on a daily basis. 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. 8 a.m. Work out. Im totally drained! I drink more than a gallon of water a day. 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. This is why they call her The Queen. Whether it's your first or your hundredth, marathon race day gives runners the same nervous butterflies every single time. 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. Lets make it kind, lets make it powerful, lets make it informed. Being held hostage at gunpoint has shaped a lot of who she is and how she faces each day. In 2013, Arzon co-founded the fitness movement Undo Ordinary and the print publication Undo magazine[11] in 2013. [7], In 2012, Arzon began a career in health and fitness after leaving her job at the law firm. You spent your time working with the family and that was it. She has a tattoo on her hand that says DREAM. This year, he finished in 3:22:43, in support of NYRR Team for Kids. 11 a.m. Weekly senior staff meeting with Pelotons chief content officer. But there's one benefit: I have multiple opportunities a day to show myself that I always have a little bit more strength. 8:47 p.m. Back home in Manhattan. 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. 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. Stuck in traffic with a chatty Uber driver. Find inspiration online, from friends and family, from the community, and it will reinforce your power.". Robin Arzn is the Head Instructor and Vice President of Fitness Programming at Peloton. 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. For Arzon, thats something she incorporates into her everyday life, too, putting in countless hours to prep for next race. 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. Former Lawyer. Adams raised money for World Vision, a humanitarian organization committed to fighting poverty and helping the worlds most vulnerable children. 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? As vice president and head instructor of Peloton, Arzon motivates millions of people around the world to move their bodies. For a daily dose. "The side effect of movement has been very literally confidence. Robin is also the VP of Fitness Programming and an Instructor at Peloton. Pro athletes dont only work out during a game. "Straighten up and adjust your crown," she says. I get my hair done once or twice a week. Glamour Magazines Daring to Disrupt Award. Greatness is simply the lens through which she operates and she wants others to do the same. 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. I also travel with Greens powder, a great nutrient boost. My hair is currently in braids, which marries style and efficiency. Its a small bulls-eye that we are looking for.