by Larry Eder
The Brooks Run Guide Interviews, Episode #10, Keith and Kevin Hanson, Hansons Brooks Original Distance Project.
Brooks came in as sponsor of the Hansons Brooks ODP in 2003, way before Hansons had any world class athletes. Hansons Brooks ODP
provides American athletics with a chance to develop their talents and skills in distance running, in cross-country, track and on the roads. Long term planning, hard work and intense mileage buildup are keys. In this interview, Keith and Kevin Hanson provide some suggestions on how to coach high school athletes more effectively: Read More: https://www.runblogrun.com/2025/12/runblogrun-brooks-present-brooks-run-guide-interviews-episode-11-with-keith-and-kevin-hanson-hanson-odp-for-brooks.html?swcfpc=1 .
The Brooks Run Guide Interviews, Episode #9: Julian Florez, Assistant Coach, Brooks Beasts
RunBlogRun had a fun interview with Julian Florez, who told us his story: From small-town running cross-country and track, to Northern Arizona, to pacing the Brooks Beasts, to applying to be an assistant Coach of the Brooks Beasts, Enjoy the podcast! Read More: https://www.runblogrun.com/2025/12/the-brooks-run-guide-interviews-julian-florez-assistant-coach-brooks-beasts-track-club-episode-9.html?swcfpc=1
The Brooks Run Guide Interviews, Episode #8: Waleed Suliman, Brooks Beasts Track Club
Waleed is a 1,500-meter runner. Enjoy this wide-ranging interview, and listen to how Waleed ended his 2025 season: running a 50k trail race!Read More: https://www.runblogrun.com/2025/12/the-brooks-run-guide-interviews-episode-8-waleed-suliman-brooks-beasts-track-club-1500-meters.html?swcfpc=1
The Brooks Run Guide Interviews, Episode #7:
Gary Martin, Brooks NIL Athlete, All about racing cross-country, and tips for racing in cross-country and track!
On December 6, Gary Martin took third in the 5,000 meters at the BU Sharon Colyear-Danville Opener, in 13:05.57, a nearly 8 second PB! What a great track opener after his 7th place in the NCAA Cross Country Championships on November 22, 2025.
The Brooks On Run Guide Interviews, Episode #6: Isaac Benjamin, Brooks NIL athlete
Isaac Benjamin spoke with RunBlogRun about his training during cross-country season, his 8:52 for the 3,200 meters last spring, and racing the 1,600 meters. In the hot part of the cross-country season, Isaac spoke to us about the challenges of cross-country! Read More:
The Brooks Run Guide Interviews, Episode #5: Anna Gibson, 2025 World Mountaineering Bronze Medalist
Anna Gibson just won the bronze medal in the Uphill-6k and helped Team USA to the silver team medal in the Classic 14k at the 2025 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships! Anna Gibson uses speed work to train for her Trail races! Here is her fascinating interview!
Read More on Anna Gibson
https://www.runblogrun.com/2025/11/brooks-on-running-anna-gibson-medal-winning-brooks-mountain-and-trail-runner.html?swcfpc=1
The Brooks Run Guide Interviews, Episode #4: Sadie Engelhardt, Brooks NIL Athlete
Sadie Engelhardt is always running. Sadie took 51rst in the NCAA Cross Country as a freshman, helping her team, NC State to the NCAA title. Last weekend, December 6, 2025, Sadie finished 17th in the 3,000 meter indoors in 9:09.47, her PB at the Sharon Colyear-Danville Boston Opener, on December 6, 2025!
Read More on Sadie: https://www.runblogrun.com/2025/10/brooks-on-running-episode-4-sadie-engelhardt-brooks-nil-athlete.html?swcfpc=1
The Brooks Run Guide Interviews, Episode #3: Kayley DeLay, Brooks Beasts Track Club, steeplechaser
Last weekend, on December 6th, Kayley DeLay, a Brooks Beasts TC athlete, finished fifth in the Women’s 2k race in 6:29.0.
Read More on Kayley DeLay right here! https://www.runblogrun.com/2025/10/brooks-on-running-episode-3-kayley-delay-on-her-journey-with-the-brooks-beasts-track-club.html?swcfpc=1
The Brooks Run Guide Interviews, Episode #2: Jaelyn Williams, Brooks NIL athlete
On December 6, 2025, Jaelyn Williams almost stole the NXN away from the field! Natasza Dudek took control of the race, winning in 16:50.1 over Blair Bartlett, 16:51.7. Jaelyn held on to third in 16:58, as the Brooks NIL athlete shook it up with the big ones! Watch Jaeyln Williams compete in the Brooks XC 2025 presented by Fleet Feet Sports next weekend, December 13, 2025 in San Diego, CA! On December 13, 2025, Jaeyln Williams followed up her CIF win, third at NXN with a fine third at the Brooks XC National Championships presented by Fleet Feet.
#SocialingTheDistance:
Brandon Miller talks about the 800 meters!
Socialing the Distance, Episode 134
Brandon Miller is one of the finest 800-meter runners in the U.S., taking fifth in a PB of 1:43.14 in the 2025 USATF Outdoor Championships, breaking a personal best by .38 from May 2025. Brandon’s journey is fascinating, having been coached by his mother through high school, to college at Texas A & M, to the Brooks Beasts. Watch for Brandon Miller indoors this coming season!
The Brooks Run Guide Interviews, Episode #1:
Danny Mackey, Founding Coach, Brooks Beasts Track Club
Danny Mackey is the founding coach of the Brooks Beasts Track Club, where he coaches athletes from the 800 meters to the marathon. Most of his athletes compete in distances ranging from 800 meters to 10,000 meters. In the interview, we pick Danny’s mind on essential training techniques.
Danny Mackey can be seen on cross-country courses, indoor and outdoor track meets and soon to be seen on road races around the world!
