902. Tara Rincón, News 12 Long Island Senior Content Producer

This episode features Tara Rincón, a senior content producer at News 12 Long Island, and Ali Feller reminiscing about their college years at Quinnipiac University. Tara shares insights about her career, starting from her internship 20 years ago to her current role, which requires her to wake up at 1 AM and be at work by 2 AM. She discusses the challenges of balancing her job with being a mom to two young kids and how she incorporates running into her busy schedule. Despite her demanding job in news, Tara has made a conscious effort to improve her health and has set goals for her running journey. They also delve into the nuances of working in local news, from verifying information amidst social media chaos to the emotional weight of covering impactful stories. Tara shares her experiences training for a 7K race, reflecting on the sense of achievement running brings her and how she tracks her workouts. The conversation offers a glimpse into the life of a dedicated professional balancing work and family while pursuing personal fitness goals.