Brittany Katz 7/29/25 Brittany Katz 7/29/25

TRC Receives Brooks Grant for Kids Run Club

Terra Running Company is excited to announce that the new Terra Kids Run Club after-school program has been awarded the Brooks Future Run Grant for 2025! Building on the success of 4 years of Terra Kids Run Club summer running day camp, Terra Running Company is starting an after-school running program in Fall 2025. The program is co-ed for 3rd through 5th grade students in Cleveland City Schools, Bradley County Schools, and homeschooled.

The Brooks Future Run Program is supported by a $10 million commitment over five years, Brooks Future Run is helping running programs and teams across the country through school team grants, community sponsorships, and investments in coaches and mentors to make sure young people who want to run have the chance to fulfill that meaningful goal.

The Terra Kids Run Club will meet for 10 weeks after school and runners will train for the 5k at the Cleveland Half Marathon weekend on October 25, 2025. TKRC will follow the Road Runners Club of America "Kids Run the Nation" curriculum. The program will include a snack, program shirt, and entry into the 5k race at the end of the season.

According to Brooks, "Studies have shown that involvement in sport, including running, at an early age promises lifelong benefits for young people in their mental health, leadership skills, and self-expression. To empower youth, we commit to clearing obstacles to participation and supporting passionate partners. We want to come alongside young runners and potential runners as their champion and advocate."

If you are interested in learning more about Terra Kids Run Club, visit https://www.terrarunning.com/tkrc. To learn more about Brooks Future Run, visit https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/future-run/.

Tiffany Skinner 2/2/22 Tiffany Skinner 2/2/22

What We're Wearing: Shoes (Asher)

What shoe are you currently running in and what were you running in before this shoe?

I have a cycle of shoes that I run in, and my most recent addition has been the Brooks Hyperion Tempo. Before this addition, my shoes consisted of the Brooks Bedlam 3, the Brooks Glycerin 19, the Altra Escalante and Vanish, and the On Cloudultra (for trails).

What have you liked/loved about the shoe?

For the Hyperion, in particular, I really like how light weight and springy it is. It stays snug to my foot and is super breathable. I have been using this as a short distance trainer, but I have definitely done some long runs in them (15 miles).

Anything you don't like about the shoe?

After a couple longer runs, I decided that this shoe needs to stay as a trainer/racing flat. The Hyperion is designed for speed work and training, and so I don't plan to use it longer than a three-mile run. There's not a lot of cushioning to the shoe, so it's not preferred for distance.

Who would you recommend the shoe for?

I really like this shoe as a trainer or racing flat. It would be my first choice for someone looking for a racing flat from Terra. I would also recommend this shoe for runners who are hoping to increase their race times and are looking for a faster ride. This is a good shoe for track athletes and school runners. I would, however, not recommend this shoe to someone just getting into running or looking for a causal jogging or long-distance shoe.

What shoe are you planning on running in next?

If I do not update my Brook's Glycerin 19s (these have been the best for all my longer runs), then I plan to run in the Brooks Levitate 5.

What advice would you give someone who is looking to venture out and try a new shoe or brand?

There's a lot to consider when exploring new running shoes. Budget and color can seem like the first considerations for a new pair of running shoes, however, once moving passed these decisions, I would recommend having a goal in mind for the specific pair of shoes that you are getting. When looking for running shoes, you'll want to know how many miles you plan to use the shoe for and how long each of your runs might be. If you have multiple desires, you'll want to tend towards a less specialized shoe like the Saucony Ride, or, if you want to specifically train for a marathon, you'll want to look for well-cushioned shoes with a comprehensive rubber sole, like the Brooks Glycerin.

Anything else you would like to share?

If you are looking to run races in the future or increase your personal race times, I would recommend using at least two pairs of shoes: one for training and one for race day. You might think that you'll want to race in shoes that are worn and broken in (this is partly true because you won't want to race in a stiff or painful shoe) however, I would recommend prioritizing one shoe for training and one for racing. If you train in a shoe that does not assist you or make it easier to run, you will be strengthened, whereas, if you train in a shoe that makes it more efficient and easier to run, your training will be less effective since the shoe is doing the work for you. To use an example, if you trained in a Saucony Triumph, a heavier cushioned shoe, and you raced in the Brooks Hyperion, a lighter-weight and springy shoe, on race day, you would benefit from the reduction in weight and the springiness. If you had only trained in the Hyperion and raced in it, you would receive no race day boost. For everyday runs and training shoes, I would recommend shoes that do not attempt to assist the speed of your runs. These are usually zero-drop or heavier shoes. For race day shoes, higher drops and springier cushion will be helpful.