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Name : Keely O’Neill

Job at Brooks : Territory Representative

Your favorite apparel item : Viva Capri

Why you love it : I love it because they are cozy enough to wear to bed, grocery shopping, and especially on my runs. Also, I like the flare a little below the knee, so they feel light enough and not constricting while running. Sidenote: I tripped on a reflector during the Disneyland Half Marathon and skinned my knee and hands up pretty badly, but the capris weren’t damaged at all! Pretty durable!

Favorite sport : Water polo

Favorite movies : Gangs of New York and Dumb and Dumber

Favorite book : Naked by David Sedaris

What are you currently training for : Seattle Rock ‘n’ Roll full marathon

Favorite shoe : Ghost 2 …excited for the Ghost 3 this summer!

Name : Nijah Twigg

What is your job at Brooks : Customer Specialist—part of a newly developed customer-support focused team.

Pets : Only child, spoiled rotten, center of our universe, Duncan. All-white beautiful mutt of a dog!

Favorite movie : Princess Bride and Count of Monte Cristo—equally enjoyed.

Explain your love of Zumba : I love this class because I am sore in all of my target muscles the day after, yet during I feel like I’m just dancing.

Your favorite Spring 2010 apparel item : Glycerin T

Why it’s awesome : Soft, luxurious, easy flatter fit, cool breathability and everyday wearability. Transitions from sleep to exercise to casual mall wear. Love it, love it, love it! Perfect with Viva Flare or my fave pair of jeans.

Name : Stephanie Dooley

Job at Brooks : Graphic Designer

Favorite Color : Magenta and Dark Purple

Favorite Shoe : Ravenna

Best vacation spot : A cruise ship traveling in the South Pacific (ahh, that sounds so nice right now!)

Inspiration for joining Team in Training : Luckily, I have never had anyone I know be diagnosed with Leukemia. However, while I was searching for something to call my own (away from work, my husband, and one-year-old son), I found something that would allow me to make new friends, get out of the house, exercise, and help a good cause all in the same stride. So far, it has been a very rewarding experience!

Why you love the Vapor-Dry 3D Hoodie : I love this piece because it can easily be layered or worn on its own. On mild temperature days I can wear it with a top underneath, but on super cold days I can add my vest and I am good to go. I also love the fold over mitts (especially because I am not much of a glove person).

What makes you Run Happy?: Knowing that every step is making me a healthier person.

Follow Stephanie’s Team in Training progress on her blog: http://dooleytnt.blogspot.com/

Check out the Vapor-Dry 3D Hoodie here:

Vapor-Dry 3D Hoodie

Name: Angie Mayer

Job: I wear many hats at Brooks My job title is Sales Coordinator. I plan and help support all events and activities for the sales team.

Favorite cross-training activity: I love the elliptical and enjoy running stairs. Also, I’d like to get back into my hip-hop dance classes.

Favorite shoe: Ravenna

Gym or outside in the winter?: GYM!

What makes you Run Happy?: I run happy because I love red wine. Ha.

Your picks: My favorite workout pieces are the Epiphany Stretch Short and Epiphany Tank.

Epiphany Stretch Short

 

Epiphany Tank

“Like the old disco song says, ‘I LOVE the NightLife!’ Whenever I talk with runners at race expos, I always gravitate to our NightLife collection as a great example of how well Brooks finds practical running solutions that really WORK!”

–Peter Mannos, Director of Retail Marketing

Check out our Nightlife collection for Men and Women .

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:

 

Name: Alex Croutworst

Job: Customer Service Specialist

Hobbies: Running and singing

Favorite cross training activity: Biking and…running!

Your pick: Sherpa Short II

Why you love it: 5 inch inseam – need I say more?

Wear it with: Podium Short Sleeve or Podium Long Sleeve

Be Like Alex:

Sherpa Short II