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Friday Motivation: “Run often. Run long. But never outrun your joy of running.” – Julie Isphording 💙 💙 💙

The future of our sport is guided along by coaches who bring out the best in young runners. Brooks’ Inspiring Coaches Program is designed to recognize their dedication and say thank you for their exceptional work. Every year, we shine a spotlight on eight high school cross country and track and field coaches and name two Inspiring Coaches of the Year. Meet our grand prize winners for 2024: Aaron Staub, cross country coach at Concordia High School in Omaha, Nebraska, and Holly Retzlaff, track and field coach at Warwick Public School, Warwick, North Dakota! Congratulations to Aaron and Holly, and to our other finalists from four regions in the U.S., who were chosen from among 1,000 nominees by our selection committee. Our grand prize winners will receive $10,000 in Brooks gear and $2,000 for use by their team. We’ll also honor and celebrate both coaches in person at next year’s Brooks PR Invitational on June 11, 2025. Finalists get $1,000 in Brooks gear for their team. To learn more about our Inspiring Coaches Program and nominate a coach making an impact in their community, click here: https://lnkd.in/g57Pyg5s #LetsRunThere #ChampionHeart #InspiringCoaches #CommunityImpact

One of the values that defines Brooks' brand and culture is that we Keep Moving. In addition to our athletes, we had a handful of employees who were in the Big Apple to run the New York City Marathon. We want to give a quick shoutout to Melanie Allen, Mike Peck, Stevie Jones, Gavin Doremus, Martina Fogagnolo, Garrett Flowers, Carly Rebecchi, Kaitlyn Walsh (Feniello), Priscilla Ward, Tom Golden and several others who ran the city! Congrats to all that participated! #LetsRunThere #EmployeeSpotlight #KeepMoving #NYCMarathon

Brooks Athletes toed the line at the NYC Marathon on November 3rd! For three of our four pros - Jessica McClain (2:27:19) placed 8th, CJ Albertson (2:10:57) placed 10th, Colin Bennie (2:11:16) placed 12th - this was their first NYC Marathon. Des Linden (2:29:32) came in 11th place as this was her 5th time running the NYC Marathon. We celebrate their accomplishments as we round out an exemplary year on the world stage with 6x Top 10 finishers at World Majors. Congrats to our athletes on a great race weekend and year! #LetsRunThere #AthleteSpotlight #ChampionHeart #MarathonMajors

Today, we honor the extraordinary men and women who have served in our nation’s armed forces. Veterans Day is more than a date on the calendar, it is a powerful reminder of the courage, commitment, and sacrifices made by those who have answered the call to serve.   At Brooks we are proud to work alongside many veterans. One of our colleagues is military veteran Captain Gregory Leak, US Army. From his years serving in the U.S. Army to his current role at Brooks, Greg’s journey has focused on mission and community. For Greg, running is about more than exercise; it’s about discipline, service, and being part of a team.   “Running gives you the chance to be part of something greater,” said Greg. “Even in the military, I looked for ways to support and build the running community.” This is fitting as Greg recently joined our Loyalty programs team where he will continue to build the running community at Brooks events.    Thank you to all those that continue to serve. #LetsRunThere #BrooksLife #ChampionHeart

Building off the hype surrounding NYC Marathon weekend, Brooks & Marathon Kids created an unforgettable experience for an entire 4th grade class at a school in the Bronx. Students received new running gear AND a special (+ unforgettable) visit from Des Linden & Kara Goucher. Many miles were logged, and endless smiles were had! For nearly 30 years, the evidence-based Marathon Kids program has empowered children to set and achieve big goals through the sport of running. Marathon Kids creates a vibrant community where every child can thrive by fostering self-confidence, teamwork, and goal-setting skills. #LetsRunThere #CommunityImpact

We're excited to celebrate reaching a major global milestone ahead of Q4. These tremendous results are due to product consistency, innovation, and the Brooks team ability to execute at the highest level for runners around the world. Check out the article to learn more. #LetsRunThere #Teamwork #MilestoneMoment

Today our Footwear Run Research Team held their annual Run Research Symposium with the larger Brooks HQ team! During this symposium the team spoke to exciting research that is currently underway. Topics ranged from human movement exploration to product optimization with interactive stations. And of course, bonus points for showing up in costume. #LetsRunThere #LeadwithScience #RunResearch #TeamSpotlight

Last month, we joined Des Linden to surprise her alma mater in San Diego with a Future Run Team Grant. 💙 Des kicked off the afternoon talking with the students about her time at Hilltop High, how soccer sparked her love for the run, and the power of running groups as a way to stick with the sport after high school. The students were gifted Brooks gear and they all stepped out for an unforgettable group run with Des. Future Run Team Grants help ensure that all athletes arrive at the starting line with great gear. Future Run Team Grants support underserved high school cross country and track programs with performance running gear and financial assistance. Learn more about Brooks Future Run: https://lnkd.in/ggE4uXqQ #LetsRunThere #FutureRun #KeepMoving

One of our values here at Brooks is Keep Moving. This value speaks to finding ways to move every day in whatever form because joy is kinetic! We want to give a quick shout out to a few employees who took to the road to participate in the Chicago Marathon earlier this month - Garrett Heath, Alaina Fuld, Julianne Ruckman, Betsy Feyh, and Lexa Keenen! Congrats to everyone who participated and continue to look to the miles ahead. #LetsRunThere #EmployeeSpotlight #KeepMoving #MarathonTraining