The retail director of a running company since 2019, Jennifer Heiner-Pisano manages operations for three stores, in addition to working with the founders on aspects of business development. Jennifer Heiner-Pisano is an avid runner and a member of the New York Road Runners.
A non-profit running organization founded in 1958, Road Runners aims to inspire people through running. In addition to organizing training and community service events, Road Runners operates a youth program called Rising New York Road Runners, which builds fitness skills and self-confidence for youth from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Individual chapters are led by coaches or teachers, with Road Runners providing access to a number of digital tools and resources, as well as lesson plans that adhere to SHAPE America National Standards. Rising Road Runners are invited to attend New York racing events and receive awards for achieving milestones. In the 2018-2019 school year, more than 250,000 young people participated in the Rising New York Road Runners program.
