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How Often Should I Replace My Running Shoes?

Marathon champ Desi Davila running in the T7 racing flat Now that the excitement of the Olympics is behind us, it’s time for a more mundane (but plenty useful!) topic, namely: How often should you...

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Great gifts for fast women

Still searching for just the right gift for the runners in your life? Or perhaps looking to reward yourself? We’re here to help. We’ve put together a list of great gifts for women runners. These are...

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Great gifts for men

It’s not too late to find the perfect gift for your running buddies… or a little something-something for yourself. We’ve put together a list of great gifts for men who run. (We’ve also put together a...

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How to Land a Job at Brooks

Brooks Staff in Bothell, WA Recently I sat down with Brooks’ manager of human resources, Teresa Ritter, who offered tips on building a career in the footwear industry. Brooks is one of the best places...

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PureProject: Your Questions Answered

The men's PureProject PureGrit shoes photographed at our distribution center, 8.9oz weight While our new, lightweight PureProject shoes will be in stores beginning 10/1, pre-order of the PureConnect,...

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Brooks Trains Bachelor Stars Jason and Molly Mesnick

Brooks is training Jason and Molly Mesnick from The Bachelor for the Las Vegas Rock 'N' Roll 1/2 Marathon. What advice would you give them? As the old adage goes, the couple that runs together, stays...

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5 Ways to Beat Your Nerves

How do you beat your nerves when toeing the start line? I was standing on the starting line of the NCAA DIII Cross-Country National Championship race. It was the third time I had stood on that starting...

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Running Happy When There’s a 100% Chance of Rain

No more soggy feet! How many times have you looked out the window at the rain and decided not to run because you just don’t want to get wet? Growing up near Seattle I was forced to make a decision...

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Four Tips for the Night Before Your Big Race

The Bachelor's Jason and Molly Mesnick kicking out a 6-mile training run around Greenlake in Seattle Over the past two months, I’ve worked with The Bachelor stars Molly and Jason Mesnick as they...

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How You Can Get Creative with Race Bibs

Custom Coasters Race bibs are one of those things that you often don’t want to throw away, but you don’t exactly know what to do with them. Here are several creative ideas from runners about what you...

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Four Reasons to Subscribe to the Brooks Blog

Mailbox Peak in is just around the corner from Brooks in Seattle. Luckily you don't have to climb the 4,900ft peak to get running tips in the mail. Just subscribe to the Brooks Blog! Photo via flickr...

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10 Songs to Run Happy To

What songs do you train to? Add a comment below. What tracks are on your playlist? Reggae, classic rock or rap? Beyond just making a tough run brighter, research studies suggest that music can help you...

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Happy Valentine’s Day! Running Tips for You and Your Sweetheart

Run with your partner this Valetine’s Day At Brooks, we always think it is the perfect moment to kick out a few more training miles, or the right time to head to the track for sprints. Valentine’s Day...

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Three Key Marathon Training Workouts

What is your marathon training tip? Several months before the US Olympic Marathon Trials I decided to try to qualify for this competitive race. As I had never run a marathon before I turned to past...

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Guest Post: Five Tips for Running in the City

Do city life and running mix? Guest blogger and author of Fit Chick in the City Jess Underhill thinks so. By guest blogger Jess Underhill, writer behind Fit Chick in the City. Guest blogger Jess...

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Guest Post: How to Mix Running & Romance

Co-founder of FitBottomedGirls.com, Jennipher Walters, offers tips on mixing running and romance. Photo courtesy of Drew Ertle Photography By guest blogger Jennipher Walters, co-founder of...

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Four Racing Tips I Should Have Taken from My Cross Country Coach

What advice does your coach give you for cross country races? There are people who look back at some of their races and think “If only I had listened to my coach.” I am one of those people. When I ran...

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Guest Post: Hydration Tips For Cold Weather Running

Do you look this happy on a winter run? Brooks athlete Scott Jurek and friend and director Peter Sarsgaard pose for a photo while out on a winter run. By Nuun Guest Bloggers Jesse Kropelnicki and Jaime...

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Q & A with Brooks Athlete Amy Hastings

Amy Hastings lays down on the track in Eugene, OR after winning the Women’s 10k US Olympic trials with a time of 31:58:36. Is this how you feel after you go all out? After finishing a disappointing...

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National Running Safety Month

November is National Running Safety Month. We are big fans of running year-round. But with shorter days, what you are wearing on those runs is just as important as the path you choose. So let’s talk...

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