Ted Fitzpatrick is the Vice President of Product Management and Merchandising at Saucony, where he leads the brand’s product strategy, innovation pipeline, and go-to-market execution.
Fabrizio Gamberini is a global brand leader with 28+ years of experience driving growth, innovation, and consumer connection across performance and lifestyle industries. As President
Jen McLaren is the Global Brand President of Altra Running, a VF Company, where she drives the brand’s strategic direction and growth. With 20 years
Lauren Mayer is a seasoned Director of Public Relations and a strategic champion for active lifestyle brands, having led award-winning initiatives for Altra Running, Hydro
Lauren Osborne is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Exchange Running Collective. Lauren shares the founder role with her husband James and is a a
Constantine Bhanos leads business and strategic partnerships at AvantLink, a performance marketing network connecting premium brands with influential content creators and publishers. With nearly two
Lindsey Hein is an experienced voice in the running industry. From podcasting, to race emceeing, to hosting live shows, she’s focused on bringing running fans
Emilia Benton is a Denver-based journalist whose work has appeared in Runner’s World, Outside RUN, and SELF, among various other consumer publications. She covers all
Ted Metellus became NYRR’s Chief Event Production Officer and Race Director in November 2024; previously, he was the Senior Vice President of Events and Race
Steve Finley is a runner, coach, and community leader whose career spans professional competition, athlete development, and brand strategy. A former professional athlete with the
Jennifer Lichter is a professional mountain runner sponsored by Tailwind Nutrition and The North Face. Born in Columbia and raised in Wisconsin, Lichter now lives
Daryl “Stretch” Murphy is a Rising Hearts Athlete Advocate, runner, and community leader from Columbus, Ohio. He practices yoga with his wife and takes his
