One-Stop Destination Site for Runners Worldwide

Runners around the world can now go to one web site to find everything they need - brooksrunning.com - from local running trails and training tips to major races across the globe.

Bothell, WA (PRWEB) June 26, 2002 - - Brooks Sports Inc., a leading global performance running company headquartered in Bothell, Wash., today unveils an innovative online tool for runners worldwide. The Brooks on the Run" feature located on www.brooksrunning.com provides a continuously updated list of running-related resources, making www.brooksrunning.com a virtual one-stop destination site for runners across the planet.

The free online information source was made possible through Brooks strategic partnership with Run the Planet. Established in 1996, Run The Planet began by collecting suggestions from runners and walkers and now features 2,435 running and walking courses for 1,918 cities in nearly every country and territory around the world, with both numbers growing daily. The Brooks web site has become an integrated extension of Run the Planet, which means that all information available on Run the Planet is now available on www.brooksrunning.com.

As the largest running and walking community on the Internet, visitors wont miss a thing when they visit www.brooksrunning.com. Whether traveling to another state or another country, brooksrunning.com can help connect fitness enthusiasts to walking and running trails throughout the world.

There is no other service on the Internet that offers a database of running courses like that found on this site," said Craig Heisner, VP of Marketing for Brooks. Its an honor to partner with such a dynamic company as Run the Planet. Together, were creating an ground-breaking information source for runners."

The site also features a worldwide calendar of events, list of running tips, links to running organizations, running and walking courses and a special section dedicated to injury prevention provided by a panel of sports medicine professionals.

About Brooks
Brooks Sports Inc. is a leading running company that designs and markets a line of performance footwear, apparel and accessories in more than 80 countries worldwide. Brooks was founded in 1914 and is headquartered in Bothell, Washington, near Seattle. The companys mission is to inspire people to run and be active and create innovative gear that keeps them running longer, farther and faster. Respect the Run - Brooks. Visit www.brooksrunning.com for more information.