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24-07-2025
- Entertainment
Lori Bergamotto announces she's running the New York City Marathon
The 'GMA' contributor is gearing up for the NYC Marathon, explains why the race is especially meaningful to her family. July 24, 2025
Fast Company
14-07-2025
- Health
- Fast Company
Parallels between marathon training and building a career
It's 9 a.m. on a Saturday, and I'm several miles into a long training run—legs heavy, pace slower than I'd hoped, and the finish line still miles away. Training for the NYC Marathon reshaped the way I approach leadership, personal growth, and long-term professional performance. It taught lessons that cannot be fully absorbed in any classroom or conference panel—real-life lessons in a highly practical case about resilience, structure, pacing, and long-term sustainability. While most people will never run a marathon, the principles behind this kind of endurance are broadly applicable to how we build careers with depth, purpose, and endurance. Here are five of the most valuable takeaways where parallels can be found: Training isn't linear. Some runs feel effortless; others feel like setbacks. Progress is often invisible in the moment, but over time, it compounds. What matters isn't a single session, but the sum of consistent effort over 15 weeks—or 15 years. Careers follow a similar rhythm. Promotions, recognition, or creative breakthroughs don't always arrive in sync with effort. You can put in months of work before anything outwardly changes, possibly even years. You may even encounter setbacks like an injury or a layoff. The delay between effort and reward can be discouraging—even when you know it's part of the process. Marathon Parallel: Improvement happens in the background—even when a run feels unremarkable and meaningless. Career Parallel: The work you're doing today may not pay off immediately, but it compounds over time. Takeaway: Like it or not, trusting the process is part of mastering it. Stick to your plan. 2. MENTAL ENDURANCE OUTWEIGHS NATURAL TALENT By the midpoint of any long-distance run, the physical challenge becomes mental, especially when you have properly prepped. Training your mind to override discomfort, stay focused, and push through doubt is often what separates finishers from those who burn out early. The same holds true in your career. Technical skills might get you hired, but it's emotional resilience, mindset, and adaptability that help you advance. Long-term success depends far more on your ability to 'stay the course' than on raw talent alone. Marathon Parallel: Grit and discipline carry you through the second half of the race. Career Parallel: Staying calm, focused, collected, and flexible is often more valuable than raw skill. Takeaway: Build mental stamina through repeatable daily habits. Discipline will always beat motivation. From Aristotle to Eliud Kipchoge, high performers across decades have echoed the same principle: discipline outweighs motivation. Discipline equals freedom. Don't be beholden to your 'moods' and motivation. 3. RECOVERY IS A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE Rest days are non-negotiable for runners. Without adequate recovery, performance declines and injury risk increases. Recovery isn't a break from training—it's part of the training strategy. Professionally, the same logic applies. Constant hustle leads to burnout. High performers learn how to integrate recovery into their routines, whether through boundaries, intentional downtime, or structured breaks that allow for mental recalibration. It's not indulgent—it's essential. It may sound familiar, but once applied, this approach transforms how you feel, and moreover, how you perform. However, once you formally apply this approach, you will not only see but rather feel the difference. From there, it is hard to go back to any other method. Marathon Parallel: Planned rest in your plan prevents injury and enables performance to be at peak. Career Parallel: Building in recovery allows you to sustain output, clarity, and energy. Takeaway: Sustainable performance beats constant hustle every time. Hustle culture is over-glamorized. Surely, you have never seen an executive of a Fortune 500 company appearing stressed, rushed, or disorganized. Distance running might seem like a solo endeavor, but community plays a crucial role. Training partners, cheering sections, and accountability networks help carry you through the most difficult parts of the course. In your career, support systems matter just as much. Mentors, colleagues, and advocates help you grow faster, avoid blind spots, and remain motivated. No matter how independent you are, nobody advances alone. If anything, this parallel feels like strongest of them all. Marathon Parallel: The crowd may not run with you, but they help you keep going. (There's nothing like the sound of the notorious roar of 1st Ave each November in New York City.) Career Parallel: The right people create the conditions for long-term professional success and become your biggest allies. Takeaway: Invest as intentionally in your support network as you do in your skill set, index funds, and other assets. Be sure to nurture those relationships and not just build them. 5. SUCCESS REQUIRES A PERSONAL DEFINITION Not every marathoner is racing for a podium finish. For some, it's about a personal best. For others, it's about crossing the finish line—period. The key is clarity around what success looks like and aligning your effort accordingly. For most of the marathon population, 'winning' is not the goal. Careers are no different. If your definition of success is borrowed from someone else, you'll constantly feel off pace. The most fulfilled professionals I know have defined their own metrics, whether that's leadership influence, creative autonomy, impact, or balance. Marathon Parallel: Every runner has their own goal, even on the same course hitting the same finish. Career Parallel: Your professional path should reflect your values, not someone else's expectations. Takeaway: Are you chasing your own definition of success? Especially as many grow families, pivot careers, care for elderly loved ones, and more, what looks like success to you may look vastly different from another. ENDURANCE IS A PROFESSIONAL SKILL Finishing the marathon didn't just mark the end of a training cycle—it marked the beginning of a deeper understanding of limits and how to approach challenges. In a work culture that prioritizes acceleration, and again, the hustle mentality, these lessons matter more than ever. So, whether or not you ever run 26.2 miles, consider this final thought: Identify the long-term challenge you're training for, and be sure to build the endurance to meet it with confidence.
New York Post
27-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
80-year-old distance runner doesn't plan to slow down anytime soon
He's taken it all in stride. Long Island senior citizen David Frisone is the talk of the running world, lacing up his sneakers to race — and win — twice a week at the age of 80. 'Most people I run with are a good 15, 20 years younger than me,' the speedy man of New Hyde Park told The Post. 'They always try to beat me, but I win most of them.' Frisone has run the New York City and Boston Marathons in the past, and typically participates in a mix of 5K and 10K races on select weeknights — all while training for larger half-marathons in between. 'People are telling me I should concentrate on shorter races now,' the Nassau resident said. First steps He discovered his knack for the track at Brooklyn's Erasmus Hall High School, where he ran all three seasons of indoor and outdoor track and cross country in the 1960s. Frisone then attended Staten Island Community College, which did not have a team, and ultimately hung up his shoes for a few decades after. 'That's life. You start raising a family — I have three kids, and a wife, of course,' said Frisone, who worked as a director of engineering implementation and later an accountant. 3 David Frisone, 80, receives a medal after participating in a weekly 5K at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, N.Y. Heather Khalifa for New York Post However, when his trio of pride and joy discovered the family genetics and wanted to start running as kids, that moved Frisone to come out of retirement in his 40s. 'They were very impressed then — and still are today,' Frisone said. 'Not running for 20 years, that actually probably helped me save my legs, kept my legs fresh. It was an accidental secret weapon.' After catching his second wind, Frisone and his wife, Maureen, took on the gargantuan NYC Marathon, which he finished in about 5 hours in 2010. Then, five years later on a brutally cold April morning, Frisone notched what he called his most significant ever achievement on foot — acing the Boston Marathon in about 4 hours and 34 minutes. 3 David Frisone, 80, runs through a sprinkler on the course of his weekly 5K at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, N.Y. Heather Khalifa for New York Post 'Boston was bad weather, cold, rain — but when you're addicted to running, you just go for it,' he said. Best foot forward Nowadays, Frisone is a member of the Long Island Road Runners and usually has friendly faceoffs with the same group of people he's gotten to know over the years. He volunteers to help set up and then participates in weekly runs at Eisenhower Park, inspiring other participants, many of whom are much younger, to kick it into high gear. When allowing for age grading — a similar system to a golf handicap — 'usually I get top 10 or top 15 in the whole race,' Frisone said. 3 David Frisone, 80, poses for a portrait after running in a weekly 5K at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, N.Y. Heather Khalifa for New York Post More than anything, however, running keeps Frisone's mind racing in a good way. It gives him tons of great friends and social activity at a time when medical experts warn that too many seniors are deteriorating from isolation. 'We don't just run. We always do something after. It's either a bagel, pizza, Mexican food, or something like it,' he said, adding that the group went out for a pizza party this week. 'It's a way of celebrating your run, it keeps the conversations going.' Next, Frisone plans to travel to Scotland in September to participate in either a 10K or 5K race, simply for the enjoyment of it. 'I compete hard. It makes me competitive, and it's a form of addiction,' he said. 'If I had to stop running, I would really miss it.'
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
PRM Welcomes Dr. Faraj Touchan, MD, to Enhance Endometriosis Care in the Tri-State
PRM Opens Three Centers of Excellence for Endometriosis in New York and New Jersey New York, NY, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New York, NY (June 3, 2025) – Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) is proud to welcome Dr. Faraj Touchan, MD, a highly skilled gynecologic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery, to its Centers of Excellence in Englewood and Florham Park, New Jersey, as well as New York and Great Neck, New York. With over a decade of experience and an unwavering dedication to patient-centered care, Dr. Touchan is set to elevate PRM's commitment to comprehensive, multidisciplinary endometriosis treatment, establishing the first PRM Centers of Excellence in New Jersey and two Centers of Excellence in New York – in the city and on Long Island. Dr. Touchan brings a wealth of experience, having performed over 250 complex gynecologic procedures annually and more than 600 intricate robotic-assisted surgeries. His expertise lies in treating deep-infiltrating endometriosis, including cases affecting the bowel, bladder, ureters, and beyond. His meticulous surgical approach and mastery of retroperitoneal dissection ensure precise lesion removal while prioritizing fertility preservation and long-term relief. Dr. Touchan believes in a multidisciplinary, whole-patient approach that not only focuses on surgical excision but also integrates pain management and rehabilitation. He understands that endometriosis is a lifelong condition requiring ongoing support and tailored treatment plans. By combining excision surgery with The PRM Protocol™, he aims to desensitize hyperactive pain receptors and provide long-term symptom relief. 'Endometriosis requires a lifetime journey of support and treatment. Recurrence is a hallmark of the disease, making pre- and post-operative rehabilitation essential for optimizing surgical outcomes and enhancing recovery,' Dr. Touchan stated. Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Touchan is a dedicated educator, mentor, and advocate for advancing endometriosis care. He has trained future surgeons, presented at major medical conferences, and served as faculty and surgical mentor at multiple institutions, including RWJ-Barnabas Health, the University at Buffalo, and St. Barnabas Medical Center. He is also a member of AAGL and ACOG, frequently presenting as a thought leader in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. Dr. Touchan's commitment to endometriosis advocacy extends beyond the operating room; he ran the 2024 NYC Marathon in support of endometriosis patients, raising awareness for the pain and suffering they endure. At PRM, they recognize that successful endometriosis treatment requires more than surgery alone. Dr. Touchan's philosophy aligns perfectly with their multidisciplinary model, ensuring patients receive comprehensive care before, during, and after excision surgery. His expertise, combined with PRM's rehabilitation-focused approach through the PRM Protocol™, offers patients the best chance for lasting relief and improved quality of life. ### About Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) PRM is a national, multi-disciplinary physician practice specializing in the treatment of chronic pelvic pain—a condition affecting 15% of women and 10% of men. Founded in 2017, PRM delivers care through its proprietary, office-based PRM Protocol™, a non-surgical treatment series designed to safely and effectively relieve pain from conditions such as endometriosis, pelvic floor dysfunction, and post-surgical pelvic pain. Led by Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Allyson Shrikhande, a leading physiatrist in pelvic pain, and CEO Dr. Gautam Shrikhande, a Harvard- and Columbia-trained vascular surgeon, PRM has grown to serve patients in 14 markets nationwide. With a commitment to innovation and patient-centered care, PRM's National Centers of Excellence drive ongoing patent care for endometriosis, education, and advanced diagnostics to improve outcomes in this underserved area of medicine. Learn more at Media Contact: Theresa Porcaro PRM tporcaro@ +1 561-337-1185 CONTACT: Theresa Porcaro Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine 561-337-1185 tporcaro@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Fast Company
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Fast Company
The nonprofit behind New York City's marathon is running toward a new goal: content creation
Once a year, a crowd of thousands of runners fill Central Park as they look up at the sky with joy, relief, exhaustion, and tears, knowing they just completed the iconic TCS New York City Marathon. Recognizing the endless storytelling opportunities that come from the event, New York Road Runners (NYRR), the nonprofit behind the marathon, is launching its own production studio, East 89th St Productions. 'It was clear to me that this was a huge opportunity for the organization from the first day that I went to the finish line of the marathon,' NYRR CEO Rob Simmelkjaer says. 'It's rare that you can look and see total strangers by the hundreds, having a moment that you know they're never going to forget.' Named after NYRR's early headquarters on Manhattan's Upper East Side, East 89th St Productions partnered with Tribeca Studios to produce Final Finishers, a short documentary film showcasing the last tens of thousands of runners crossing the finish line in the final hours of the NYC Marathon. The film is set to premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival on June 12. 'A very significant next step' The launch of NYRR's production studio is a continuation of a larger effort to reach and connect with wider audiences through content creation. Prior to assuming his leadership position in December 2022, Simmelkjaer spent almost 10 years at ESPN and eight years at NBC Sports. At the start of his tenure at NYRR, he set out long-term plans, including broadening awareness of NYRR's initiatives beyond organizing over 60 local races. Due to his background in media, Simmelkjaer saw content creation and storytelling as the logical next step towards building awareness and community. 'I had to sell both internally and externally the idea that this was an essential part of what we do, because we needed to be talking to our existing audience of runners and members and stakeholders in a new way,' he says. In addition to expanding its existing content creation team, which focused on broadcasting the races and managing the organization's social media, Simmelkjaer branched into podcasting. With over 100 episodes, ' Set the Pace ' features stories from runners, as well as running tips, every Thursday, in partnership with Peloton. 'The podcast was like a beachhead for us. It kind of planted our flag on the beach in terms of content,' Simmelkjaer says. 'The studio is a very significant next step in the evolution of this vision.' Take the money and run In addition to building community engagement, content creation is also driving the nonprofit toward another goal: diversifying revenue streams. While NYRR relies primarily on race entry fees and philanthropic donations, content creation opens the door for monetization, new partnerships, and the creation of a deeper connection between donors and the nonprofit's mission. 'At the heart of every nonprofit is a mission and that mission can always be told as a story or a set of stories,' Simmelkjaer says. The expansion to content creation as a broader strategy can also be adopted by other mission-based nonprofits, visually showcasing the impact of an organization. 'When donors support a cause, there is something that is moving them to support that cause,' Simmelkjaer says. 'There's something the nonprofit is bringing about a world that the donor wants to see. When you can see in really human and understandable terms what impact that an organization is having, I think that's going to be more powerful than any PowerPoint presentation can ever be.'
