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Inspiring Stories

Running isn't just about getting fit or becoming the fastest in the world (although it's also about that). There are many reasons we push ourselves out the door and over the horizon. Here are a few of our favorites. These are the stories of runners who found their 'why' — each of them inspires us in the pursuit of our own.

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Hometown Heroes

A scientist, a grade schoolteacher, a punk musician. Just to name a few. They’re also everyday runners on a mission: to race at the Atlanta Marathon Trials. This is the story of the Hometown Heroes.

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November Project

We want people at every age and fitness level to reap the benefits of a great workout. That’s why we’ve partnered with November Project — an organization dedicated to making exercise accessible and fun — to start a global movement.

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Run Proud

We support all who run and all who love. That’s why we’re teaming up with Frontrunners, an LGBTQ+ running and walking club, starting with our hometown Seattle chapter. We’re working to promote inclusivity in the running community, and you can too.

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Special Olympics USA Games

We believe in the transformative power of the run, and we celebrate the power of sport as a path towards strength, self-confidence, and happiness. We're proud to sponsor the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games.

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Des Linden: Boston Champion

"I never could have imagined how incredible the feeling of breaking the tape on Boylston would be if I tried." Linden secured her victory in a time of 2:39:54, becoming the first American woman to win Boston since 1985.

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Women of Brooks

We’re runners. Just like you. Every shape, size and fitness level under the sun. Women who work at Brooks design and engineer sportswear, handle customer needs, work with numbers or products or words or athletes.

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Remembering Gabe

Gabe Grunewald was a U.S. champion and a competitor at the highest levels of the sport. She was also a teammate, an inspiration, and our friend. Learn more about the Brave Like Gabe foundation and its fight against rare cancers.

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Marathons with Meaning

"I insist upon them being a competitor. They are athletes, not charities… once I pushed that first rider-athlete, there was no turning back. It was a drug I couldn’t do without.” — Peter Kline, founder of Marathons with Meaning

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Black Girls RUN!

“At my first race, I remember standing in a corral with a frightened expression. As I looked around, I noticed there weren’t any other black women. I felt isolated.” — Toni Carey, Co-Founder of Black Girls RUN!

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