The Run On: The NYRR Blog

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Set the Pace Podcast: Meditation and Mindfulness with Peloton Instructor Kirra Michel

This week, Becs is joined by Peloton instructor Kirra Michel whose grounded presence has inspired thousands through her yoga and meditation classes. Also joining this week is NYRR member Andrew Kile who after quitting smoking in 2017, signed up for the TCS New York City Marathon and found a sense of joy, purpose, and belonging through running. Plus, Hospital for Special Surgery physical therapist Alison Greer discusses race recovery and injury prevention, especially for women.

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Set the Pace Live During Boston Marathon Weekend

Tune in to a live recording of Set the Pace at the Citizens House of Blues in Boston just two days before the 129th Boston Marathon. Rob was joined by co-host Sam Ryan, a four-time Emmy Award-winning sports broadcaster and Boston Marathon runner and legendary BYU coach and two-time Olympian Ed Eyestone.

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Set the Pace Podcast: Cheers to NYRR Volunteers Who Give Back at the Marathon and in the Community

April is Global Volunteer Month and this week Rob and Becs interview three NYRR Volunteer Hall of Fame Inductees about their years of experience helping out at the New York City Marathon and Open Run.

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Micaela Dominguez: "Every Race Feels Like a Milestone"

Micaela Dominguez will run the Maybelline Women’s Half on April 27. She started her running journey in 2024 as a member of NYRR Run for the Future, a free program that introduces young women to running.

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2025 NYRR Retro 4-Miler Race-Day Photo Gallery

Over 7,000 total finishers of all ages showcased their favorite old-school running gear and ran or walked down memory lane at the NYRR Retro 4-Miler in Central Park!

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Celebrating 100 Episodes of NYRR Set the Pace Podcast

This week we celebrated the 100th episode of NYRR Set the Pace live at the iconic Public Theater in NYC. Rob and Becs kicked off the show by bringing back the podcast’s inaugural host, Meb Keflezighi, to talk about his incredible running career and his philosophy “run to win” about getting the best out of yourself in racing and in life.

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Set the Pace 100th Episode Live Taping Gallery

Celebrating the 100th episode of NYRR's official podcast with cake? Yes, please! Check out photos of our live show at the iconic Public Theater in NYC where hosts Rob and Becs interview inaugural host, Meb Keflezighi, about his incredible running career.

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NYRR Celebrates Arab American Heritage Month

April is National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM), a time to celebrate the rich heritage and history of Arab Americans and their contributions in the U.S. and beyond. At NYRR, this month we look at Arab American and Arab representation in the running community and highlight the impact these athletes have had on the sport. Learn more about their accomplishments.

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2025 Run as One 4M Presented by JPMorgan Chase Race-Day Photo Gallery

Over 7,500 total finishers ran the 4-mile race and more walked the 1.4-mile walk through Central Park in support of the fight against lung cancer, honoring former Chase Manhattan Bank Chairman Tom Labrecque, a lifelong never-smoker who passed away from lung cancer.