The HERO Shoes from Brooks are Out!

Shop the HERO line at Academy to support the Houston Marathon Foundation.

 Written by: Christine Mulvania 

 Back to school is here and many of us are looking to find new shoes to sport whether in the classroom, on the courts, or the track. A good, reliable, and well-fitting shoe is crucial for our athletic journeys and Brooks understands that, especially for those heroes coaching, leading, instructing, and counseling our city’s young people. With that in mind, Brooks has partnered with Academy by offering their HERO Shoe line at local Academy stores to raise money for Houston Marathon Foundation youth running programs that benefit Houston-area coaches, students, and teachers.

The shoes included in the HERO line are the Revel 7 Hero and the Ghost 16 Hero edition. The Houston Marathon Foundation programs that serve local schools can receive up to $25,000 through this fundraiser where $5 from every purchase goes towards the HMF non-profit in Houston.

Hitting this mark will make a huge impact on Houston athletes and teachers. The HMF programs strive to ensure greater access to this life-changing sport of long-distance running for all students and families in Houston.

“The number one thing that athletes in the We Run Houston after-school running program get out of it all is that they find they can accomplish something and learn a little more about themselves through running,” states Coach Carlos Quintero, a cross country coach with HISD.

 

One of his athletes Sara Solis explains further, “Running hasn’t just made me a better athlete and a healthier person, it has trained my mind to be more disciplined and mentally strong. As one runs, the biggest challenge is the internal fight. The words ‘I’m too tired’ are replaced with ‘I can do this, keep pushing!'” of ‘I’m too tired, I need to rest a bit’ and ‘I can do this, keep pushing!’”

The HMF reaches out into the local community to support running programs throughout the Houston area giving young people access to the sport through various grants and programs. The impact HMF’s Run for A Reason has is tremendous and with your support, we can continue to make it happen. Without this work, many students would not have access to the benefits of long-distance running that many of us enjoy.

The Revel 7 and Ghost 16 are two of Brooks most popular shoes and the HERO line can be found at all Houston Academy Sports store locations. Shop your local Academy and ask about the special HERO edition Ghost 16 and Revel 7 while getting fitted for the best running shoes out there and supporting local Houston area runners, coaches, teams, and families.

 

“You learn that your biggest obstacle is your mindset and the small voice you have in your head, but you also learn that being disciplined and optimistic is the answer.”

– Sara Solis, Athlete of We Run Houston after-school running program at an HISD school