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Brooks x parkrun: The perfect fit

Brooks x parkrun: The perfect fit

Every Saturday around the world, 400,000 people across 2,600 events lace up their trainers and head to their local park to walk, jog or run a 5k – for free. Whether you’re new to running or testing your speed, you’ll find a great community of like-minded people at...

Men’s Health Week 2025

Men’s Health Week 2025

Men’s Health Week: Stories from Our Brooks Athletes This Men’s Health Week, we handed the mic to the everyday legends who make up our Brooks athlete community. What came back wasn’t just stories of fitness and goals—but honest, powerful reflections on what it really...

Celebrating this Father’s Day with Steve Dinneen

Celebrating this Father’s Day with Steve Dinneen

Father's Day is a time to celebrate the wisdom, strength, and love that dads bring into our lives. This year, we're excited to sit down with loyal Brooks athlete, Steve Dinneen. Over the last 15 years as a Brooks Athlete, we have watched Steve's family grow, and...

A running retreat for everyone!

A running retreat for everyone!

Just like a marathon, the year can be filled with highs and lows, presenting unpredictable moments at any time. You can run six kilometres straight, easy no worries but then you get to kilometre twelve and it feels like you’ll never escape the pain cave. Life has many...

Jacqui Bell’s ULTRA-mate experience

Jacqui Bell’s ULTRA-mate experience

Running is a powerful tool, used by many of us to challenge ourselves, see new places, hit our step goals and more. However, for one of our very own Brooks Running ambassadors, Jacqui Bell – the run is only as powerful as the ambition to push the mind. The word Ultra...

Dads on the run.

Dads on the run.

Dads can be heroes. Dads can be single. Dads can be gay. Dads can be everything to their kids and their families. To celebrate all that dad can be, we spoke with five cool dudes about running, why they are proud to be a dad, ultimate dad jokes, and more. Matt...

Who is a runner: Kenzie Collins

Who is a runner: Kenzie Collins

Runner, Personal trainer, goal setter and head of communications at 1Ds Collective, McKenzie Collins helps create an environment where everything is within reach; all you have to do is set your mind to it. Learn more about her in the first instalment of our "Who is a...

Finding my way back to running

Finding my way back to running

Well, where do I begin? Like most, the last couple of years has been an absolute rollercoaster - a quick snapshot - working full time, pregnancy, two young children, a pandemic, Melbourne lockdown, remote learning, a husband working full time/new business/run coaching...

Pack a bag we’re going to Boston!

Pack a bag we’re going to Boston!

It seemed like international travel was something we could only dream of just over a year ago. But, this year, we’re back hopping on and off flights, creating itineraries and chasing dreams.  The Boston Marathon is a renowned and iconic event held in April every year....

Support the girls, donation update!

Support the girls, donation update!

This year Brooks identified the need to do more than just acknowledge IWD and make a meaningful contribution towards #breakingthebias. With the help of our loyal community, Brooks Australia & NZ was able to donate $3,500 to STGA.We recognised that more needs to be...

Happy International Women’s Day

Happy International Women’s Day

March 8 is International Women's Day. This day celebrates women's social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality (IWD, 2022). When we speak to equality, we talk about the rights for women...

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