Podcast Episodes

This Episode Could Save A Marathon Runner's Life

Episode 133

An Insider's Guide to the Medical Operation at the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon.

n this episode of Set the Pace, Rob interviews Dr. Matt Friedman, the national medical directory of CrowdRx, the te…

Published on 9 hours ago

2025 NYRR Hall of Fame Inductee Jenny Simpson’s Latest Adventure

Episode 132

This week, Rob and Becs welcome back to the show Jenny Simpson, a 2025 NYRR Hall of Fame inductee. Jenny has played a pivotal role as an ambassador and special advisor to Rising New York Road Runners…

Published on 4 days, 9 hours ago

Special Live Episode with Meb to Kick Off Chicago Marathon Weekend

Episode 131

Tune into this live episode of Set the Pace during the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon weekend as Rob interviews the legendary Meb Keflezighi, who shares his experience running Chicago in 2003 …

Published on 1 week, 2 days ago

Paralympic Medalist Ali Truwit Takes on Her First TCS New York City Marathon

Episode 130

Paralympic silver medalist and newly announced 2025 TCS New York City Marathon Team Inspire runner Ali Truwit joins Rob and Becs this week. A former Yale swimmer, Ali survived a shark attack in 2023 …

Published on 1 week, 4 days ago

Cole Cook on Running Marathons and Fundraising for a Life-Changing Cause

Episode 128

On this week’s episode, Rob interviews Cole Cook, a filmmaker and the younger brother of Alicia Keys. Cole will run this year’s TCS New York City Marathon for Keep a Child Alive (KCA), a charity that…

Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago

“Wicked” Star Jordan Litz Prepares for His First TCS New York City Marathon

Episode 127

Joining Rob on this episode of Set the Pace is Jordan Litz, a Broadway actor and singer currently starring in “Wicked” as Fiyero. Originally from California, Jordan trained to be an Olympic swimmer, …

Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago

Sof Camacho on Culture, Creating Art, and Chasing PRs

Episode 127

This week, Becs speaks with Sof Camacho about Sof's breakout year in distance running—winning the nonbinary division at the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon in 2:31:29 and, just weeks later, finishing…

Published on 1 month ago

Eliud Kipchoge and Sifan Hassan Talk 2025 TCS New York City Marathon Debuts

Episode 124

This week, Rob and Becs welcome two of the greatest marathoners of all time—Eliud Kipchoge and Sifan Hassan—less than two months before their 2025 TCS New York City Marathon debuts. Fresh off her win…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Americans Yared Nuguse and Gracie Morris Win the New Balance 5th Avenue Mile

Episode 125

Check out this exciting episode of Set the Pace as Olympian Carrie Tollefson interviews the winners of the New Balance 5th Avenue Mile. Olympic bronze medalist Yared Nuguse becomes the first American…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Olympic Medalist Yared Nuguse on Racing Along Fifth Avenue

Episode 124

Live from the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub, hosts Rob and Becs were joined by Olympian Yared Nuguse, who’ll be facing a deep competitive field this Sunday as he makes his debut at…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago