Marathon Talk4 Loka 2024

E53: Rob Simmelkjaer - New York Road Runners CEO

Every runner has a story, and Rob Simmelkjaer's unique journey gives him an inspiring focus on telling those fascinating stories.

Rob is our special guest on this week's Marathon Talk, as he runs us through his experience as a newly-minted Berlin finisher, and his insider tips for those running through the 5 boroughs of NYC next month!

Elsewhere in the show, Martin lets us in on his 'rookie' moment, we've an uplifting tale of a new 6 Star Finisher with COPD, and we wrap up the biggest stories from Berlin.

In this episode of Marathon Talk:

0:00 - We catch up with Deena's trail running and family's cross-country escapades, and Martin confesses his rookie error…
13:00 - Berlin Marathon was a fast and fascinating field as ever - we round up the African dominance in the men's and women's fields, the Swiss double in wheelchair races, and an inspiring 6 Star Finisher with COPD
25:05 - Rob Simmelkjaer shares his experience in Berlin, weighs in on the power of storytelling in the marathon community, and shares his top tips for the upcoming New York race

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