Join REI and Brooks for a virtual weekly workout series with Danny Mackey, coach of the Brooks Beasts Track Club. Sign up to receive the Zoom link for the first virtual workout in the series on Thursday, July 16 at 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET with athlete, Drew Windle. More dates are below.
Ever wonder what it takes to work out like a Brooks Beast? Join REI and Brooks for a weekly workout series led by Coach Danny Mackey of the Brooks Beasts Track Club. Each week, Danny will lead a workout designed specifically for runners of all skill levels with the help of one of the Brooks Beasts athletes. Learn why Danny recommends these exercises for his team and how you can incorporate them into your routine to specifically help with running performance. You’ll also learn modifications and have the chance to ask Danny anything in a post workout Q&A.
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Packing List: Water, towel and a mat! If you want a weight option, grab a medicine ball or some dumbbells, it's not required to do the workout. Water jugs or cans can also be a substitute for weights.
Coach Danny Mackey joined Brooks as the Head Coach of the Brooks Beasts Track Club in 2013 and has been involved in coaching athletes since 2004. One key trait to his coaching is the focus on progression of athletes and the development of a positive team culture. Mackey holds a master’s degree in exercise physiology with a publication in biomechanics from Colorado State University (CSU) and a certificate as a pedorthist.
Drew Windle has been with the Brooks Beasts since 2015 and is an eight-time DII champion. A graduate of Ashland University, Drew has continued to grow over the years while being part of the Beasts team. In 2018, Windle won his first global medal–an 800m silver–as the quickest athlete over the last 200m, moving from sixth to second place.
Brooks believes the transformative power of the run can turn a day—or a life—completely around. It might even flat-out change the world. As a designer of superior running shoes and apparel for men and women, Brooks products are informed by runners’ needs and the running experiences they crave.