Habitual Routine

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, on episode seven the NYRR team discusses the integration of running into your current mental health and wellness regimen and how and why it’s important for you as a runner and a person.

In our “how” section, Coach Annick and Coach Roberto chat with Stacey Younge, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, owner of Sixth Street Wellness, and New York City-based runner. Stacey specializes in individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, and trauma and uses a strengths-based approach to work through challenges. She is a strong believer in self care and community care and uses running as her preferred form of movement and part of her own care routine. The group chats with Stacey on the importance of recognizing mental health, and how to implement that recognition into your current wellness routine.

In our “why” section, Shaquana chats with Michelle Wheeler, professional wheelchair athlete, mental health counselor, and single mother on why she uses running as part of her mental health routine and how she is instilling that practice with those around her. Michelle will be participating in the professional wheelchair division at the Mastercard New York Mini 10K on June 12. The Mastercard New York Mini 10K is our first regularly scheduled race back since March 2020, our first pro field since the 2019 TCS New York City Marathon and we can't wait to get back to racing!

Thanks to New Balance for supporting this episode of the podcast.

For New Balance, running is more than a physical activity – it’s a path toward resilience, confidence and joy. Our partners at New Balance believe running activates your mind and body in ways that have powerful effects on your life. Follow along @NewBalanceRunning on Instagram as they share more about this important initiative from their team and community.

In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, on episode six the NYRR team discusses how community activists are using running as a vehicle to support and protect the AAPI community and explores the why behind the historic legacy of two-time New York City Marathon champion and 2012 New York Road Runners Hall of Fame inductee Miki Gorman.

In our “how” section, Coach Annick and Coach Roberto chat with Victoria Lo, the founder of {chinatown} runners, on how she is using running to bring support, awareness, and love to protect and preserve the Chinatowns and AAPI-centric neighborhoods in New York City and beyond.

In our “why” section, Shaquana chats with Danielle Nagel, daughter of running legend and two-time winner of the New York City Marathon Miki Gorman. Danielle discusses her mother’s journey of growing up in Japan and China before moving to the U.S., beginning to run her mid-30s, and quickly reaching the pinnacle of women’s marathoning with back-to-back wins at the 1976 and 1977 New York City Marathons, leading and inspiring a wave of elite female runners on two sides of the globe.

Thanks to Volvo Cars for supporting this episode of the podcast.

Volvo Cars is excited to hit the pavement with the Virtual Volvo Cars Brooklyn Half. Chances are, you’ll be sharing the streets of Brooklyn or wherever you are running around the world with cars and runners. Volvo Cars are designed to help protect people in and around the car, with detection technology that keeps an eye out by using high-tech cameras and sensors, which can automatically apply the brakes to help avoid a collision. Volvo Cars - for everyone’s safety.

With the world celebrating Earth Day this week, in episode five we discuss sustainability, particularly through the lens of our running. We’ll dive into how and why runners in our community and NYRR, as an organization, are working toward a more sustainable future.

In our “how” segment, Coach Annick and Coach Roberto discuss what sustainability looks like for runners and races, and how it affects us all. They chat with Aly Criscuolo, Manager of Environmental Sustainability at NYRR, about the future framework of NYRR’s approach to sustainability as an organization.

And in our “why” segment, Shaquana chats with father and son Jonathan and Simon Cane. Jonathan is a runner and coach based in NYC. His 9-year old son, Simon, inspired by his science class, decided to run every day to school to be more environmentally friendly. We’ll hear from them both on how they use running to make the world a cleaner place.

Thank you to our partners Gatorade Endurance and Tata Consultancy Services for supporting this episode:

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TCS is committed to investing in sustainability, currently working to reduce their Carbon Footprint in their roster of sponsored sporting events using digital innovations. For more on how TCS is focusing efforts on sustainability, visit www.tcs.com/corporate-sustainability.

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, an important month of recognition and celebration at New York Road Runners as our organization could not exist without the year-round assistance of tens of thousands of volunteers to help us serve runners. In episode four, the NYRR team discusses all things volunteering. In our “How” segment, Coach Annick and Coach Roberto interview Mary Haskins, Senior Manager of Volunteer Operations at NYRR, as she offers us some behind-the-scenes glimpses at what volunteering looks like at the TCS New York City Marathon.

And in our “Why” segment, Shaquana chats with Harvey Klein, a veteran NYRR volunteer who has volunteered at the New York City Marathon for over 40 years. Harvey discusses his role as a volunteer ham radio operator, assisting in the extremely important race-day communications that are integral to executing the race successfully and safely.

Thanks to our partner Poland Spring for supporting this episode of the podcast.

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Register for the 2021 Virtual Volvo Cars Brooklyn Half Powered by Strava and bring Coney Island to your own course whether you are in New York City or across the globe. Test your endurance with 13.1 miles anytime between May 15 through 23. Run for the Medal to earn a medal shipped right to your door anywhere in the world or join the free tier just for the Love of Running. Sign up today at https://www.nyrr.org/Races/VirtualVolvoCarsBrooklynHalfRunForTheMedal.

After the one-year anniversary of the global pandemic hitting New York City, the NYRR team discusses the journey for runners returning to exercise post COVID-19. From a training perspective in our “How” segment, Coach Annick and Coach Roberto chat with Dr. Jordan Metzl, a sports medicine physician at Hospital for Special Surgery, about how any runner living through this global pandemic should approach running or getting back to running post COVID with their health and safety top of mind.

In our “Why” segment, Shaquana chats with Ann Scanlon, a Florida-based runner who was diagnosed with COVID-19 last fall. Ann discusses her symptoms, motivation, and plans to run the Virtual United Airlines NYC Half and cross the finish line nearly six months to the day from her diagnosis. She heard from every doctor she saw that she wouldn’t run again, but as a native New Yorker she was determined to prove them wrong, and she did.

Thanks to our partners at TCS and Hospital for Special Surgery for supporting this episode of the podcast.

TCS is proud to be New York Road Runners’ premier partner and Official Technology Sponsor of the Virtual United Airlines NYC Half. When reality is virtual, This Run unites us. Stay connected and experience exclusive race content, including “Sounds of the Streets”—an energizing race day playlist and audio experience, our virtual medal, a spectator toolkit, and more by downloading the Official Virtual United Airlines NYC Half app, Powered by Tata Consultancy Services.

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In episode two, the NYRR team discusses two experiences of running as a woman. From a training perspective in our “how” segment, Coach Annick and Coach Roberto discuss the role the menstrual cycle plays in sport performance by chatting with Dr. Ellen Casey from Hospital for Special Surgery to dive deeper in the science of period tracking.

In our “why” segment, Shaquana chats with Coach Asteria Howard, former member of the Bolivian and Venezuelan national teams and current NYRR Team for Kids and Striders coach. Asteria discusses her drive to win as a girl growing up in Bolivia, her international running career, and her lifetime of coaching runners of all ages and abilities.

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Thanks to our partners at New Balance and Mastercard for supporting this episode of the podcast.

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In episode one, the group explores motivation from two perspectives. First, through the lens of the athlete and motivation, Coach Annick and Coach Roberto discuss and break down the challenges of running and provide practical and specific ways to stay motivated.

Second, Shaquana, a program coordinator at NYRR, chats with Gary Corbitt, a running historian and the son of Ted Corbitt, the founding president of New York Road Runners and a pioneer of long distance and ultra running. Ted amassed over 200,000 miles in his running career and kept meticulous notes on his training and performance. Shaquana and Gary discuss Ted's “why” and the motivation behind the miles.

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On the 12th and final episode of Habitual Routine, join Coach Annick Lamar as she chats with marathon legends and New York City Marathon champions Shalane Flanagan and Meb Keflezighi. Shalane and Meb provide last-minute tips to help you prepare for your virtual marathon on the final weekend of racing by exploring two specific topics: being present in racing and the trials and tribulations of marathon running.

Both champions deep-dive into how presence—often called “being in the moment”—has allowed them to make it through their very best and most challenging marathon performances. In addition, they discuss how as former professional athletes, they now have the opportunity to reflect and open up a bit more about the human and emotional elements of marathon running beyond the physical training.

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Want to run the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon? Title sponsor, Tata Consultancy Services, is giving away an entry to one lucky runner! To enter, download the official Virtual TCS New York City Marathon app, take a selfie wearing a virtual medal and tweet it with three tags: @TCS_NA, #ThisRunNYC and #Sweepstakes by November 2nd. No purchase necessary and rules are at on.tcs.com/sweeps.

On the 11th episode of Habitual Routine, join Coach Annick Lamar as she provides all the necessary preparation in a full race-day checklist to prepare you for a successful Virtual TCS New York City Marathon. Annick uses the collective learnings from our first season, focused on virtual marathoning, to discuss the categories of race logistics (including a nutrition chat with Abbott Nutritionist Pamela Nisevich Bede), mental preparation, and finally, as you will be your own official race timer, a super important breakdown of your “tech list, checklist.” Then, Annick chats with Jacqueline Murphy, multi-time virtual marathon finisher, to discuss her reflections and best practices that will surely assist and inspire you with your own race-day preparations.

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TCS is proud to be New York Road Runners’ premier partner and title sponsor of the Virtual TCS New York City Marathon. When reality is virtual, This Run unites us. Stay connected and experience exclusive runner and spectator content by downloading the Official Virtual TCS New York City Marathon app, Powered by Tata Consultancy Services.

Be a part of the Virtual TCS New York City Marathon festivities—without running 26.2 miles! Between October 25 and November 1, take on the Virtual Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K anytime, anywhere in the world. Sign up here.

On the 10th episode of Habitual Routine, join Coach Annick Lamar as she breaks down the physiological and mental benefits of tapering as you near the end of your virtual marathon training. First, Annick chats with Heidi Skolnik, MS, CDN, FACSM, from The Women’s Sports Medicine Center at Hospital for Special Surgery, to deep-dive into what exactly is happening to your body during the tapering period why and how it will benefit your marathon performance and enjoyment. Then, Annick chats with professional runner Steph Bruce about the obstacles that might pop up during this final window of training and how to mentally manage them to help you prepare for your virtual race day.

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This year the TCS New York City Marathon is going virtual. It may look different, but the spirit of the race runs on. Gear up for race day with the lightweight and aggressive FuelCell RC Elite. Pairing the high energy return of a FuelCell midsole with the efficiency of a carbon fiber plate, this racing flat is a smart choice for half to full marathon racing. The shoe has a streamlined synthetic upper, with a comfortable traditional collar. Minimal overlays help to keep the weight low while providing strategic support.  Stay tuned for official race gear as well as a custom version of the New Balance FuelCell RC Elite shoe.

The Achilles Mongolia Chapter is organizing a physical marathon for the Virtual TCS New York City Marathon with one hundred members, guides and volunteers. Join to support and watch these incredible athletes on their virtual marathon journey with live streaming coverage beginning at 9:00 p.m. EST on Saturday, October 23rd on Achilles International social channels.