Running is widely recognized as an excellent way to stay physically fit, but did you know it also offers significant mental and emotional health benefits?
Join New York Road Runners, Achilles International, and TD Bank for a panel discussion on how running profoundly impacts athletes' lives beyond sports. The discussion will focus on how participation in the sport not only fosters physical and mental health, but also builds confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of community both on and off the race course.
Panelists will share their personal journeys of how running has positively impacted their lives in different ways and highlight the unique challenges and triumphs of running.
Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how running, as both a sport and a lifestyle, opens doors to new possibilities—whether it’s fostering personal growth, creating new opportunities, or making meaningful connections beyond the course.
Join us for an empowering conversation that demonstrates the incredible ways in which running shapes lives, both on and off the race course.
Moderator
- Jennie Platt (she/her), Chief Marketing Officer – TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank®
Panelists
- Ben Simmons (he/him), Achilles NYC Amputee Athlete
- Yasemin Kinis (she/her), Achilles NYC Racing Wheelchair Athlete
- Susan Pomerantz (she/her), Achilles NYC Blind Athlete
- Simone Sampaio (she/her), NYRR Group Training Coach and Achilles Guide
NYRR strives to host inclusive, sustainable, and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage. To request reasonable accommodations or for inquiries about accessibility for attending this event, please email accessibility@nyrr.org.
