Influencer New York Nico scouts for talent and Peloton Instructor Becs Gentry goes around the world in seven days
New York, August 1, 2024 — Nonprofit New York Road Runners (NYRR) dropped Episode 56 of its NYRR Set the Pace Presented by Peloton podcast today featuring 17-time Paralympic medalist Oksana Masters and six-time Paralympian Aaron Pike as they gear up for the Paris Paralympics this month. Pike, engaged to long-time girlfriend Masters, is the American record-holder in the wheelchair division of the marathon and has finished in the top five at the TCS New York City Marathon in his last five appearances.
- Aaron Pike said on NYRR Set the Pace: “I’m going to be competing in Paris in the 1,500 meters, 5,000 meters and the marathon, and the TCS New York City Marathon was our marathon qualifier. To this day, that was probably my most memorable New York City finish.”
- Oksana Masters said on NYRR Set the Pace: “Coverage of these elite wheelchair racers in the marathons, like when they’re racing in New York, is so important for the next generation of athletes because it’s about chipping away toward equal opportunities and having us seen as equals. We’re so proud of the coverage.”
New York Road Runners produces 60 adult and youth annually with the aim of building healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running, and its NYRR Set the Pace podcast, co-hosted by NYRR Chief Executive Officer Rob Simmelkjaer and Peloton Instructor Becs Gentry, inspires runners – and future runners – through conversations with professional athletes and everyday enthusiasts.
NYRR Set the Pace episodes that dropped over the last month include:
- Episode 55: Pushing the Limits of Adaptive Training with Peloton Instructor Logan Aldridge
- Episode 54: New York Nico Scouts for Talent at the TCS New York City Marathon
- Episode 53: Becs Goes Around the World in 7 Days with Ultra-Marathoner David Kilgore
- Episode 52: Team USA’s Tatyana McFadden and Her Road To the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games
NYRR Set the Pace, launched September 2023, shares stories of perseverance, drive, and dedication. Notable guests have ranged from U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials top finishers Conner Mantz and Clayton Young to NBC anchor Willie Geist and NHL legend Zdeno Chara, as well as Peloton Instructor Rad Lopez and running influencer Ali Feller.
NYRR Set the Pace episodes drop every Thursday and to date has more than 100,000 downloads. Olympic medalist Meb Keflezighi, integral to the podcast’s launch as an original co-host, continues to offer the Meb Minute and Member Moment segments.
About New York Road Runners (NYRR)
A New York City-based nonprofit, New York Road Runners’ vision is to build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running – serving nearly a half a million New Yorkers annually through its free community events, youth running initiatives, and school-based programs across the five boroughs. During its nearly 70 years, New York Road Runners has grown from a local running club to the world’s premier community running organization, producing more than 60 adult and youth races each year, including the TCS New York City Marathon. Held the first Sunday each November, the TCS New York City Marathon features more than 50,000 runners—from the world’s best professional athletes to a vast range of runners across experience levels, ages, genders, abilities, and backgrounds. To learn more, visit www.nyrr.org.
