22: Heartbreaker, Dream maker: Dan Fitzgerald

💔 This week, we sat down with one of the faces behind Boston’s iconic Heartbreak Hill Running Company: Dan Fitzgerald. Dan’s role is finely structured around his passions for community, coaching, and of course, running. Join us in unpacking Dan’s journey at Heartbreak from humble beginnings in the South End all the way to new frontiers in LA and beyond.

In this episode, learn all about:

💥 What it takes to launch a running retail brand from the ground up

🏙 How Heartbreak carved its identity in Boston’s running scene

📈 The evolution of the running community and Heartbreak’s role in shaping it

All this and more; plus, we learn about the recent launch of Heartbreak LA and look ahead at what’s coming up at Heartbreak this summer. Whether you’re a regular at the Tuesday morning track workouts or are just looking to order some Heartbreak gear, this episode has something for everyone. Want to learn more? Check out heartbreak.run and follow @heartbreak.run on your socials to stay connected.

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Also, be sure to check out these interviews with other members of the Heartbreak community:

5: Getting Technical with Russell Wells

6: In the Details with Devin Miller

11: Rising Up with U.P. Nguyen

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🎧 Created, Written, Edited, and Produced by hosts: Francis Criscione & Brian Coven

🎙️ Guest: Dan Fitzgerald