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Set the Pace

Podcast · www.nyrr.org · US · EN
Hosted by Rob Simmelkjaer, Becs Gentry

Set the Pace Presented by Peloton, the official podcast of New York Road Runners, hosted by Rob Simmelkjaer and Becs Gentry, covers running stories, marathon preparation and community spotlights. It has 187 episodes released weekly, typically about 57 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a rate of roughly $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Set the Pace

Weekly running show from the New York Road Runners reaching engaged race-focused listeners

  • Episodes run about 57 minutes and publish weekly for 187 episodes so far
  • Apple Podcasts shows 208 ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5
  • Recent episodes cover marathon prep, GLP-1 fueling and the TCS New York City Marathon
Best forathletic footwear and apparelrunning nutrition and recovery productsfitness and wellness services
Watch forDownload figures are estimated from ratings and the audience is concentrated in the New York running community.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Sports70%
Health and Fitness25%
Society5%
Formats
interview, co-hosted conversation, episode spotlight
Tone
inspiring, practical
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
50 to 65 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent35/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 208 Apple ratings places the show in the 2,000 to 8,000 band, shifted for a show under three years old and supported by weekly cadence, a high-production hosting platform and an institutional publisher.
Audience asks abouthow to register for the TCS New York City Marathonhow to train for a race as a beginner or returning runnerhow running fits into health goals such as fueling and recovery
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States80%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
Other10%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

65%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
Host-readhost reads the sponsor message
Brands seen
PelotonMastercardRBCNew Balance
Categories promoted
fitness equipment and streaming, financial services, athletic footwear and apparel
Affiliate links
No

The show is presented by Peloton and episode titles reference the Mastercard New York Mini 10k, the RBC Brooklyn Half and New Balance 5th Avenue Mile.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Episode titles cover marathons, fitness and community work, and the feed carries no explicit flag.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 82 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks28 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

NYRR Set the Pace Presented by Peloton is the official podcast of New York Road Runners. Join hosts Rob Simmelkjaer, CEO of New York Road Runners, and Becs Gentry, Peloton Instuctor, every Thursday in conversation with inspiring athletes, from everyday enthusiasts to elite marathoners, to hear stories of perseverance, drive, and dedication. Each episode also includes an NYRR Member Moment…
Set the Pace's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Set the Pace

Set the Pace Presented by Peloton is the official podcast of New York Road Runners, hosted by Rob Simmelkjaer, CEO of the organization, and Becs Gentry, a Peloton instructor. According to the feed, the show features conversations with runners ranging from everyday enthusiasts to elite marathoners, plus a member spotlight and a pro tip in each episode.

The show has published 187 episodes on a weekly Thursday schedule, with a typical length of about 57 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 208 ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5. Listener figures are estimates rather than published numbers, and the audience is likely concentrated among runners in the New York area and nationally.

The feed names Peloton as presenting sponsor, and episode titles reference the Mastercard New York Mini 10k, RBC Brooklyn Half and New Balance 5th Avenue Mile. Estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode suggest a host-read mid-roll rate of roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Running apparel, nutrition and event brands are the most natural fit for the show's audience.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Set the Pace can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Set the Pace

How much does Set the Pace charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Rates are estimates from public signals, not a published price list.

What is Set the Pace about?

Set the Pace Presented by Peloton is the official podcast of New York Road Runners. It features running stories, race preparation advice and conversations with athletes from everyday runners to elite marathoners.

How do I contact Set the Pace about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.

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