As a corporate engineer, father, coach, church elder, and national award-winning ultramarathon runner, “having it all” and speeding through life, Greg Brooks was hit with a career-ending wall set up by the merciless forces of Fate. But he listened to God’s steady voice and rose above the ruins to shout, “Survive!” to himself, and to all those whose paths he would cross. Today, although disabled, he leads a non-profit that constructs caskets for and by the homeless. Greg lives with his wife, Donna, in Irondequoit, NY. Join the Tell Your Story (TYS) team as we learn more about Greg and his story.
Brooks Running is the witness of how a man grew in his reliance on God, and how God helped him through the hills and valleys of his life. It is a wonderfully open, honest, true story of Greg Brooks’s journey of life, running, addiction, and faith, and how they intertwine together.
What is your name and where are you from?
My name is Greg Brooks, I am from Rochester New York.
What do you do for a living?
I am Retired.
What are your hobbies and interests?
- My Hobby woodworking
- I am interested in working with Rochester’s homeless community
What are two special or unique things about you that are probably not known by your co-workers and acquaintances?
- Author of Brooks Running, Memoir,
- Award-winning ultramarathoner
Are there causes or issues that you truly care about?
Sharing the love of God
What is your story as a person?
The complete story of my life and what has made me the person I am. God has formed and continues to mold me.
What is the main story you want to share with the world through your book?
My story is God’s story of redemption and what is possible by listening to His voice and following the trail He has led me along. I have been many years an endurance runner.
If you had an opportunity to share just ONE message with the WHOLE WORLD, what would it be?
All things are possible for those who trust in the Lord and obey the leading of God along the path of life.
What does family mean to you? Tell us about your family.
Family is very important and is second only to a personal relationship with God. The older I get, the more I realize this.
