Run Happy Blog
Stories to transform your run
Running Tips
More steps, less footprint: tips to make your run more sustainable
To protect the planet we run on is a marathon, not a sprint — small actions can bring big changes. Try these tips for moving more sustainably while training and racing.
Training
How Do I Get Fast – A quiz!
So you wanna go fast huh? But what kind of fast? Take the quiz and find the best training for you.
5 min. read
Running Tips
8 holistic benefits of running outside in nature
From heart health to muscle toning, there are great reasons to run, and you’ll discover surprising benefits when you run in nature.
7 min. read
Runner stories
Students run the streets of Philadelphia
From the first mile onward, the youth of Students Run Philly Style gain lifelong benefits like improved mental health, leadership skills, and self-expression.
7 min. read
Gear and Technology
What are the best Brooks shoes for high arches?
If you see little of your footprint, you might have high arches. Your local running shop Fit Experts are ready to analyze and offer recommendations.
3 min. read

Discover stories for your run
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Runner stories
Faith in the Future
6 min read
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Runner stories
Strengthen LGBTQ+ Allyship in Run Community
5 min read
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Training
How to Run: Step by Step Guide
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Interview
Tapering with Des Linden
4 min read
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Gear and Technology
Best walking shoes
9 min read
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Running Tips
Discover the right running shoe to prevent shin splints
3 min read
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Training
How Do I Get Fast? – A quiz!
5 min read
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Gear and Technology
Versatile Running Jackets
5 min read
Meet the staff who make the blog run — pun intended.
Get to know some of the great minds behind the Run Happy Blog.
ETHAN CHUNG Senior Writer & Editor ![]() Ethan would rather run a hundred hills than embark on any sort of long run. Distance may not be his jam, but he does enjoy speed workouts to keep his footwork right for competitive tennis. When he's not telling stories about the running community or the latest Brooks gear on the Run Happy Blog, Ethan spends his time finding adventure with his family and experimenting in the kitchen. Ethan recommends checking out this article about mental health and running. |
NEELY EVANOFF Editorial Specialist ![]() Neely is Brooks' editorial specialist who oversees the curation and shaping of stories for the Run Happy blog. She has been an avid jogger for 15 years, and has a niche expertise in the Seattle ice cream scene. One of Neely’s favourite articles covers Brooks’ goal of net-zero carbon emissions. |
SPENCER GLENN Digital Designer ![]() Spencer has been working at Brooks as a graphic designer and illustrator since 2019 In his spare time, he likes to get outdoors, play basketball, and be involved in the Seattle music scene. He also enjoys working on a web comic about his life with his wife, Glo. Check out some of Spencer’s awesome illustrations here. |
PRARTHANA JAYARAM Senior Writer ![]() Prarthana is a casual runner and a committed snacker. She credits Brooks with boosting her knowledge of shoe tech, her love of colourful laces, and her post-workout candy habit. Prarthana recommends learning the truth behind these running myths. |
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