Fitness is an important part of a balanced life, yet can be tough to fit it into a busy schedule, especially at work.  Brooks believes it is important to foster an environment that encourages employees to be active each day and will share this viewpoint, and its impact on business productivity, at the upcoming South [...]

One of the best things about fall running is watching the foliage change color from day to day. Dark green leaves turn brilliant yellow, then deep orange. The view on a run or hike on the same trail can be transformed from week to week. We asked our Brooks experts from around the country for their favorite fall [...]

After finishing a disappointing fourth at the 2012 Olympic Marathon Trials in Houston, Amy Hastings overcame heartbreak and set her sights on qualifying for the US Olympic Team at the Track and Field Trials last May. Amy went on to win the 10k trials final in a time of 31:58:36 and joined the U.S. team in London [...]

By guest blogger Jennipher Walters, co-founder of FitBottomedGirls. How I love thee, let me count the miles… Mile 1: Running together is fun! Look at us jogging like one of those happy couples you see on TV. Mile 2: Hmmm, is my partner wanting to run faster, slower? Why isn’t he talking? Mile 3: Just [...]

By guest blogger Jess Underhill, writer behind Fit Chick in the City. Running makes me feel like the luckiest girl in the world. I get to lace up my Brooks and hit the road whenever I want to escape, be alone with my thoughts, visualize my future or chase down an endorphin high. I’m lucky [...]

The headlines across the country report the same news: record temperatures and high humidity are making conditions sweltering for runners and walkers alike. Choosing performance gear to run in is always important, however on hot summer days, making the right choice is that much more critical. I recently sat down with Brooks team member Liz Wilson to [...]

As a hometown race, we are excited that the 2012 Seattle Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon is just days away. The June 23rd race has a new course that begins and ends at the historic Seattle Center and offers even more great views of the Emerald City. In celebration, Brooks collected tips from our staff and local athletes to create a guide [...]

Brooks runners are known for racing fast and running happy, but did you know that they also have excellent taste in music? We recently asked our Facebook fans and Twitter followers what their favorite tunes to run to are. Below is a selection of some of their responses. Did we miss a favorite song of [...]

When many people think of vacations, the image of relaxing on a tropical beach or sipping a cool beverage while lounging on the deck of a cruise ship come to mind. However for runners, our definition of a vacation can be a little different. For us, the perfect way to unwind while on holiday is to [...]