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Olympian Marielle Hall joins Heartbreak as Manager of Strategic & Creative Initiatives.
Heartbreak Hill Running Company taps Olympian & creative Marielle Hall for a new role as Manager of Strategic & Creative Initiatives.
Marielle brings a dynamic set of skills and a fresh perspective to our leadership team to support and drive our rapidly growing apparel line, expanding e-commerce business, and march toward a new hub city.
Marielle is best known as a fierce competitor on the track, a NCAA Champion over 5000m while at the University of Texas Austin, a Pan Am Games Champ, an IAAF World Championships Competitor, and an Olympian who represented the USA in Rio.
In her next phase with Heartbreak, Marielle will flex her creative powers. Over the past year, she led a winning project focused on women in performance at Pensole Lewis College, the only design-focused HBCU. She also launched a podcast called Unexpected Curves, illuminating stories around women's sports.
Of the opportunity, Marielle says: “I’m passionate about expanding narratives, particularly through the lens of culture, identity, and representation, and I’m eager to bring my unique blend of work ethic, storytelling expertise, and cultural awareness to the creative & business worlds. Having spent the last decade chasing individual goals in professional sports, I’m now ready to apply the skills I’ve honed—precision, discipline, and collaboration—within a team environment that values innovation and craftsmanship.”
Heartbreak Co-founder Dan Fitzgerald added: "I met Marielle in Chicago when she appeared at our just-opened Lincoln Park shop in 2019 for Chicago Marathon activations. We went on to co-found a podcast together in 2021. I've always appreciated her curiosity, love of creativity, and commitment to excellence. I couldn't be more excited and grateful to welcome Marielle to our leadership team. She will have an immediate impact on our business and the community we serve."
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Heartbreak is a community and lifestyle focused company that creates experiences and sells products born of & around the culture of running. Learn more at heartbreak.run.
