BROOKS NEWS

Brooks and Moving Comfort are proud to sponsor the Greater Manchester Marathon

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Brooks Sports and Moving Comfort can confirm our involvement the Greater Manchester Marathon. This iconic race takes place in just over 2 months and will be the first marathon to take place in the area in a decade.

Sponsoring partners include Brooks Sports and Up and Running. At a Supporter level Moving Comfort will also be involved. The addition of Moving Comfort allows the event to offer the uniqueness of a women’s only brand which will appeal to the ever growing number of female participants.

Places have been selling fast with nearly 7,000 runners so far registered to take on the 26.2 mile route through Trafford, the sporting heart of Greater Manchester, on Sunday 29^th April 2012. The race starts and finishes in Longford Park, Stretford, welcoming elite runners as well as anyone wanting to take on a personal challenge. The race limit is 8,000 runners and those wishing to take part and be on the start line should sign up quickly.

Simon Hill, MD of Xtra Mile Events commented: ‘We are very proud to welcome such strong partners on board to support the Greater Manchester Marathon. This is a historical event in its own right and I am pleased that we have partners and supporters on board who share our belief and passion and will grow this race with us over the years to come. A huge thank you to everyone involved!’

The marathon route is one of the world’s flattest and fastest, taking runners past the Imperial War Museum, the new Media City, Trafford Park and Dunham Massey. Entry fees are £44 for affiliated runners and £46 for non affiliated runners.

Gemma Kersey gains GB selection

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100

We are delighted to hear that Brooks athlete Gemma Kersey has been selected to represent Great Britain and NI at the SPAR European Cross Country Championships in Velenje, Slovenia on Sunday 11 December.

Gemma had a great race at the U20 European trials on Saturday 26^th November in Liverpool finishing a superb 5^th.

Brooks Brighton 10k

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Brooks Sports is delighted to still be involved with this hugely successful event.

Sunday 20th November saw another Brooks Brighton 10k. The weather was incredible and we saw some great performances.

New Brooks athletes Ben Whitby and Sarah Tunstall finished 1st and 2nd respectively.

It was also great to hear that the Brighton Half Marathon has had to close entries as they have reached the 10,000 capacity.

Brooks Sports sign new athletes

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:00:00 +0100

We are delighted to welcome two new athletes to the Brooks team; Ben Whitby and Sarah Tunstall.

Ben has been involved in athletics for many years having many Great Britain vests notable at the 1998 and 2002 Commonwealth Games where he ran in the 3k Steeple Chase. Ben has run 8.32 for 3k Steeple Chase. After a break away from athletics Ben decided that he wanted to start running again. At the moment he is preparing to run a London 2012 Olympic Marathon time. Ben recently ran 2.16 in Berlin but was on for 2.12 with 10k to go.

Ben had a great run at the Brooks Brighton 10k on Sunday having won in 29.52.

Sarah is known more for her Mountain running exploits but has medalled at the European U23 Cross Country Champs in 2008. 2008 also saw Sarah finish 3rd at the World Mountain Trophy Trials Races. 2009 was an equally good year with Sarah finishing 2nd at the English and Inter Counties Cross Country Champs.

Sarah also had a good run in Brighton finishing 2^nd in 36.17

Lace Race Final

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Saturday night saw the Lace Race Grand Finale held in Brighton.

The lacing finalists were Shyamala (Run and Become, Edinburgh) and last years finalist Rob (Fit 2 Run). After a close competition, Shyamala narrowly beat Rob to claim the £500 first prize.

Better luck next year Rob!

Brooks Sports MD Peter Alston awards Shyamala her the Lace Race trophy.

Fall 2012 PureProject gets attention

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100

On a return flight from the Brooks EMEA Fall 2012 sales meeting, a British Airways air stewardess was attracted to the new women's PureFlow.

We were delighted to discover that they were aware of PureProject and very knowledgeable about the category having read about it in Runners World magazine.

Brooks Pureproject Evenings

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 02:00:00 +0200

Brooks PureProject will be hosting an evening/day on all things Pureproject. There will be hospitality, Try-On pairs of PureFlow and PureConnect and money-off our core shoes when you buy a Pureproject shoe.

Our staff will be on hand to walk you through the concept of PureProject and how it came to life.

Jess Coulson runs 52.53 for 10 miles

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 02:00:00 +0200

Jess Coulson made a sensational 10 mile debut at the Cabbage Patch 10 to win in 52:53 to go top of the McCain Power of Ten 10 mile rankings.

The 21 year-old, who ran a superb leg the day before in the National Road Relays when coming in a clear first on the opening leg for Stockport, had never raced more than 5km on the road before.

Her time was an UK under-23 best and puts her eighth on the UK All Time lists. She beat top Kenyan Edith Chelimo by over a minute.

Jess has battled with many injuries over the past few years and so we are delighted to see her running at her full potential.

PureProject Prize Winners

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 02:00:00 +0200

As Brooks Sports embarks on a new era of shoes, we were thrilled to be partnering with Running Fitness Magazine to find four PureProject ambassadors.

In the first Pureproject advertorial Running Fitness ran a competition to find their four runners. Each winner would receive a pair of PureProject shoes and a selection of clothing. Alongside the running footwear and apparel, each winner would have the opportunity to take part in a Brooks sponsored race of their choice.

Congratulations to Mel, Paul, Anthony and Jane who are now the proud owners of a pair of sought after PureProject shoes.

A special thanks go to a selection of our PureProject retailers; Alexandra Sports, Runners Need, Metres to Miles and Up and Running for fitting our winners with the correct shoes.

The new queen of Kona: Chrissie Wellington

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 02:00:00 +0200

She did it again. Last year a virus stopped Chrissie Wellington at the ironman Hawaii, but this year she came back in perfect shape and she is still unbeaten in 2011. After 8:55:08 she crossed the finishline - her second best time ever in Kona.

Last year she lost her title to Mirinda Carfrea from Australia. But now Chrissie got her fourth World Championship, after her hattrick in the years from 2007 to 2009 at the world's strongest triathlon. After the swimming of 3,86 km Chrissie was on position number 17, on the bike she fought her way to rank 6.
Chrissie started her big finish on the marathon course. She achieved 2:52:41 for the 42,195 km and distanced herself to title-holder Mirinda Carfrae. After Chrissie´s finish she was nearly three minutes ahead. Overall Chrissie finished 32nd.

Nearly 2.000 athletes started this year at the Ironman Hawaii.

We congratulate Chrisse to her fourth World Championship in Kona and wish her some lovely and relaxing days on the island.

Run Happy.