Finish Line Moments: Comedy on the Run - Erik Rivera on Miles, Mental Health & Finding the Funny

On this episode Finish Line Moments, we’re joined by actor, writer, and comedian Erik Rivera (HBO Max’s SUPER WHITE) for a conversation that runs far beyond the miles.Erik shares how he went from “running is terrible” to training for multiple half marathons a year, discovering that sometimes you have to make the effort to make the time: for your health, your creativity, and yourself. We talk about running as a mental reset, a place where the junk drawer of thoughts finally opens, giving space to untangle emotions, work through life, and even shape new comedy bits.The conversation also dives into Erik’s comedy journey from Pace University and the aftermath of 9/11, to finding healing through laughter, honoring his immigrant roots and using humor as a way to help people breathe when life feels heavy.