THE BROOKS BLOG

Our Apparel Sales Director, Liz Wilson, couldn’t narrow her pick down to just one from this season. An Equilibrium top and the LSD Lite Jacket are her dynamic duo. Here’s why, in her own words:

“The Equilibrium is my super hero clothes. It’s silky soft against the skin, provides insulation against the chill as a base layer, great single layer in a variety of conditions, won’t pick or snag while being so light you’ll feel naked! Plus, in most colors you can travel with it, wear it out with jeans and a cool vest and take it on your next long run!

The LSD Lite has become my pal around! Super lite, packs into its own pocket so I bring it everywhere with me. Windproof, and pairs nicely over the Equilibrium for a lite but powerful combination against the elements. Available in Nightlife so you’ve got a safety solution as well.”

Get the combo:

 

Date: Thursday, July 16
Time: The run STARTS at 7 p.m.! (Sign up/enter prize drawing by 6:50 p.m.)
Location: Opposite Super Jock n’ Jill - Green Lake

Brooks and Super Jock n’ Jill collaborate to produce a set of FREE training runs in July, leading up to the Seafair Torchlight Run. Runners and walkers of all skill levels are welcome to come and join in on the fun! There will be great prizes from Brooks at all training runs, and refreshments from TalkingRain and Green Lake Bar and Grill.

This week, John Curley will be at the event promoting his “I beat John Curley” promotion. If you are running torchlight and already signed up, go to www.ibeatjohncurley.com and challenge him to the race. If you win, you receive a free Brooks ibeatjohncurley technical top! And the chance to win $500-$1000 to give to your charity of choice.

See you at the run!
Katie Paul, Brooks Events Manager

Congratulations to Canada’s Newmarket Huskies, the age 15 and under Ontario Cross-Country Champions! The team also went on to come in second at the Canadian Junior Cross-Country Championshiops last weekend. Way to go!

One of the team parents sent us the photo, and reported that “It made it real easy for parents to pick them out with the NightLife shirts and we got a lot of positive feedback from other clubs…Seven of the eight girls are also wearing Mach 9 or 10 spikes. ”

For information on ordering Brooks gear for your team, check out our Team Sales page.

Next week marks the start of fall - and with it, more runs in the dark…and cold…and rain.

Living in the Seattle, I’ve logged more than my share of miles in the dark. Luckily I live near a well-lit portion of the Burke-Gilman Trail, which keeps me mostly off the roads and away from nighttime traffic.

Last night marked my first “dark run” of the season – a short post-dinner trot with my sister. While I was out there, I noticed the nocturnal cyclists were doing a pretty good job of staying visible with bright clothes and lights…but the runners weren’t always so easy to see. A big part of staying safe is staying visible – and that starts with wearing bright clothes.

Have you seen yourself in the dark lately?

Brooks puts out a line of running clothes made specifically to enhance nighttime visibility called the NightLife Collection. The collection includes weather-resistant, breathable, retro-reflective jackets; comfortable, lightweight baselayers; and accessories like hats and socks. My personal favorite: the NightLife L.S.D. Jacket.

To see it in action, check out this short video we shot of my friend Andrew showing off the gear. (Hey, Seattleites: can you spot the location?) You can also hear Brooks I.D. Athlete Mark Buciak talk about why it’s his favorite thing from Brooks.

Run happy…and stay safe!