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Inspiring stories

Three runners cross a road at night, all wearing Run Visible gear.

Running Tips

17th September, 2020

Run Visible with November Project

4 min. read

Dirt trail in the mountains

Corporate Responsibility

9th December, 2020

We’re proud to sign The Climate Pledge

6 min. read

Woman taking a selfie on a run, wearing a rainbow hat

Runner Stories

12th Febuary, 2021

Inspired while running

8 min. read

Group of runners in a race

Runner Stories

12th Febuary, 2021

Process your emotions while running

4 min. read

Collage of women

Runner Stories

8th March, 2021

Happy International Women's Day

10 min. read

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Research & innovation

Runners are mid-stride wearing Brooks shoes with soft DNA LOFT cushioning

Gear & Technology

1st September, 2020

Take a run on the softer side: the science behind Brooks DNA LOFT

4 min. read

Two runners stride forward in unison

Gear & Technology

1st August, 2020

Energise your run: the science behind Brooks DNA AMP

5 min. read

Close-up of two runners’ legs running on a surface paved with patterned tiles.

Gear & Technology

1st August, 2020

Brooks shoe comparison: is the Ghost right for you?

4 min. read

A runner in Run Visible gear is shown against a black background, with arrows tracing motion paths for critical motion zones on the body.

Gear & Technology

17th September, 2020

The science behind our Run Visible Collection

7 min. read

Close up photo of the legs of two runners wearing Brooks Beast shoes with GuideRails technology.

Gear & Technology

18th November, 2020

More than the foot: the science behind how GuideRails® technology supports your run

6 min. read

Two people run on a grass-line trail with a big bridge in the background.

Gear and Technology

1st November, 2020

Thinking on our feet: innovating the run at Brooks

7 min. read

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Health & wellness

A solo runner shown stretching. The COVID-19 pandemic means giving up group runs for solo workouts.

Running Tips

11th September, 2020

What you need to know about running and COVID-19

5 min. read

Two runners smiling on a trail

Runner Stories

1st January, 2021

Reset your run: Why 2021 could be your best year of running – ever.

5 min. read

A funny chalk art style illustration of a Christmas ornament with legs runs along a forest trail while it’s snowing.

Running Tips

16th November, 2020

How to stay healthy during the Christmas season

4 min. read

Two women running down a path

Running tips

1st March, 2021

Runner's high vs Runfulness

4 min. read

An array of fruits, vegetables, and grains spread out.

Runner Stories

6th January, 2021

Run Stronger in 2021: Food for thought

8 min. read

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Gear maintenance

Three pairs of shoes near the front door of a house.

Running Tips

25th September, 2020

When to replace your running shoes

5 min. read

Illustration of a pair of dirty Brooks shoes sitting in a puddle of brown mud.

Running Tips

6th November, 2020

True grime: how to clean running shoes

4 min. read

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Gear stories

Two women, both wearing Brooks run bras from the Dare Collection, enjoy a run together.

Gear & technology

25th September, 2020

Behind the seams: From sports bra to run bra

5 min. read

Women in Drive Mesh Run Bra

Gear & technology

1st March, 2021

Brooks bra experts debunk 5 common fit myths

6 min. read

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Advice & Tips

Illustration of a book titled “Glossary” with legs, running

Running Tips

29th July, 2020

Running 102: a glossary of the weirder running words

8 min. read

Illustration of a happy man sitting down and tying his shoes

Running Tips

8th January, 2021

Start with your best foot forward: running tips for beginners

4 min. read

A runner stretches and laughs with two fellow runners

Running Tips

23rd October, 2020

Left foot, right foot: how to start running

5 min. read

Close-up on two runners' legs at toe-off

Gear & Technology

13th October, 2020

Find the best running shoe for you

6 min. read

An animated GIF of a stretching woman wearing a Christmas jumper adorned with a Brooks Running logo and a man standing next to her wearing in a Christmas jumper with a reindeer on it. Both people and jumpers depicted flash red in the GIF.

Running Tips

2nd December, 2020

Have a Runderful Christmas

3 min. read

Illustration of a man wearing mittens and a beanie hat who has gotten his tongue stuck to a pole in cold weather.

Running Tips

16th December, 2020

Thirst is the worst

6 min. read

Runners warming up in a field

Training

15th February, 2021

What you can do to prevent running injuries

10 min. read

The back of the Drive Convertible run bra

Gear & Technology

1st March, 2021

How your running bra should fit – and everything else you want to know.

5 min. read

Man running down a trail with his dog

Running Tips

15th March, 2021

Running with dogs? Yes, please.

5 min. read

Amusing animated GIF of a smiling, half-peeled banana with facial features and legs wearing a headband and holding a pair of Brooks running shoes.

Running Tips

10th October, 2020

Fuel up: what to eat before a race

5 min. read

Illustrated 2021 numbers with legs

Running Tips

8th January, 2021

Run Stronger in 2021: Make (and keep) resolutions

8 min. read

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Training & workouts

Training

12th October, 2020

Beginner training plan: How to run a 5K

5 min. read

Comical illustration of the number 10 and letter K with legs running together

Training

4th November, 2020

The 10K: Training plans for beginner and advanced runners

7 min. read

A houseplant sits on the floor between a single dumbbell and a kettlebell.

Training

16th December, 2020

A beastly indoor workout

5 min. read

Several runners, seen from far away, making their way down a city block on a beautiful day.

Training

23rd October, 2020

The mythical Long Run

8 min. read

A whimsical illustration of a bigfoot wearing Brooks shoes and a headband running through the forest.

Running Tips

2nd December, 2020

Merry motivation

4 min. read

Two runners sprinting down a track.

Training

8th January, 2021

Run Stronger in 2021: Improve your mental strength

7 min. read

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