Your Local Running Drop is a custom newsletter designed to engage and inform readers, encouraging them to hit the trails and connect with their community. By combining Outside's network reach with locally relevant Brooks content and product recommendations, these personalized newsletters aim to get more people outside.BOULDER, Colo., April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Outside Interactive Inc, the world's leading creator of outdoor content, services, events, and experiences, along with Brooks Running, a global leader in performance run footwear and apparel, join forces to bring local, personalized content to active lifestyle enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers across the United States.Outside Interactive Inc, the world’s leading creator of outdoor content, services, events, and experiences, along with Brooks Running, a global leader in performance run footwear and apparel, join forces to bring local, personalized content to active lifestyle enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers across the United States.Your Local Running Drop is a customized newsletter that will offer U.S.-based subscribers an all-inclusive view of outdoor activities in their area. From information on local trails and events to educational content and more, the newsletter promises to be a one-stop-shop for run enthusiasts seeking to explore their surroundings.To provide this comprehensive guide, the newsletter draws upon Outside's extensive network of content, including video, digital learning resources, long-form stories, and podcasts, alongside an extensive database featuring over 10 million local trails and routes via Trailforks and Gaia GPS, as well as an events database through athleteReg."We believe that delivering content tailored to subscribers' locations and interests enhances engagement and fosters a sense of community among like-minded individuals," said Robin Thurston, CEO and Founder at Outside Interactive. "By integrating external content such as local news stories, government resources for camping reservations, and weather updates, we aim to provide a holistic experience for our readers."The newsletter will feature a plethora of engaging content, including nearby trail runs, events at local retail stores, learning opportunities, weather updates, gear tips, and more. The newsletter will also be supplemented by Brooks-sponsored content, including in-depth looks at new product launches and brand initiatives, local events, and recommendations on community retailers."We're excited to partner with Outside to provide valuable resources and insights to runners across the country," said Ryan Ngo, VP of North America Marketing and Ecommerce at Brooks Running. "This purpose-built newsletter aligns perfectly with our mission to inspire people to run their path and be active."The collaborative effort between Outside and Brooks aims to inform, inspire, and connect readers with their local running community, one personalized email at a time

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Brooks Running Company today announced Jim Weber will step down as Chief Executive Officer after 23 years in the position. Dan Sheridan, who currently serves as President and Chief Operating Officer, will become Brooks’ next CEO, effective April 26, 2024. Weber, who joined Brooks’ Board of Directors in 1999 and was named CEO in 2001, established Brooks’ long-term strategy and focus on performance run, leading the team to steadily execute against the brand’s purpose for more than two decades. As a result, over Weber’s tenure Brooks grew from the verge of bankruptcy to a billion-dollar brand and a leader in the highly competitive global running category. “It has been a privilege and an honor to serve as Brooks CEO for the past 23 years. I am incredibly proud of all Brooks has accomplished in my time here, the foundations we’ve built, and the position Brooks is in to continue its growth in 2024 and beyond,” said Weber

Jim Weber will step down as CEO of Brooks Running Company this Spring after 23 years in the position.