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Robin Arzonisnt about gatekeeping.

I’m going to reveal this for the first time, she says during our call.

Sincepostpartum, I have become a toe sock girly.

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And it isinsaneto me!

It really started with me documenting training for my first marathon, Arzon says of the original book.

There were lots of environments in the running world that felt intimidating.

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I wanted to not only arm them with information, but also offer my story, myme.

He said people were leaving in body bags, and I believed him, she says.

Time slowed down, I was hyper aware of my inner monologue.

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He said people were leaving in body bags, and I believed him… Arzon and the other victims survived the night, but not without lasting psychological scars.

Arzon started running as a way to escape her internal tumult.

When she saw a flyer advertising a 10k race, she signed up immediately.

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I didnt even know what a 10k was, she laughs.

ThePeloton Treadwas just in the ideation phase when I wrote the first book and alothas happened, she says.

And my relationship with running has changed now having gone through motherhood and postpartum.

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It’s Robin 2.0 in this book.

And for short distances at a higher speed, Arzon goes forlower drop shoeslike Altras.

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Robin Arzon in Fitness Gear

Dress: Brittany Allen Tennis Placket Gown. Shoes: Under Armor Slip Speed Mega Running Shoes. Jewelry: Robin’s Own.Jess Juliao

Robin Arzon in Fitness Gear

Bra: Brittany Allen Dream Rhinestone Square Neck Bralette in Black. Jacket: GSTQ Nylon Parachute Anorak in Deep Orange. Bottoms: GSTQ Nylon Parachute Pants in Deep Orange. Shoes: Adidas Adizero Takumi Sen 10. Jewelry: Robin’s Own.Jess Juliao

Robin Arzon in Fitness Gear

Bra: Tableaux Vivants Latex Custom Colorblock Sports Bra. Briefs: Tableaux Vivants Latex Custom Colorblock Brief. Shorts: Year of Ours Ribbed V Waist Bike Short. Shoes: Brooks Hyperion Elite 4. Jewelry: Robin’s Own.Jess Juliao

Robin Arzon in Fitness Gear

Top: Brittany Allen Dream Rhinestone Square Neck Bralette in Neon Green. Bottoms: Brittany Allen Dream Rhinestone Leggings in Neon Green. Shoes: Nike ZoomX Invincible Run 3. Jewelry: Robin’s Own.Jess Juliao

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