Bromance Athletic Club: From Parisian Party Kids to Asics Trail Amateurs

The story of Bromance Athletic Club begins with a pact between two friends. For a decade, Maxime and Julien were what you might call "party harder kids." At a certain point, they decided to go easy on partying and started running to save their soul and health. This became a good pretext to spend more time together and to challenge themselves to see how far they could go, fueled by their friendship and a new passion. This journey solidified during their preparation for the 2015 Paris Marathon, and by 2017, they had created an official crew to share their story.

The philosophy of the crew is that every running group is, more or less, a "Bromance"—a place to share stories, challenges, and goals with friends. For them, being a crew is about more than just training; it's about setting new goals to be achieved together. They believe that sharing a goal with someone makes everything easier, more fun, and more stimulating. Their name, a nickname given to them by their girlfriends, is a perfect and permanent reminder of the friendship that lies at the heart of their community.

The community of Bromance Athletic Club grew organically. After a few months as an official crew, the founding duo was joined by friends, colleagues, and friends of friends, growing into a core team of eight people. This growth brought new challenges and new ambitions, pushing the crew to evolve from road marathons to long runs, and eventually to their "real game-changer": trail running. This new passion led them to connect with Asics, who now support the crew with professional coaching, running outfits, and invitations to major races, cementing their status as dedicated "Asics team trail amateurs."

An Invitation to the Adventure Bromance Athletic Club extends a warm invitation to any runner in Paris who is inspired by their story of friendship, transformation, and a deep love for the trail. Those looking to be part of a supportive and ambitious community are encouraged to connect with the crew via their official social media channels.

The Paris Running Scene Bromance Athletic Club brings its unique, trail-focused identity to the diverse running scene in Paris. The French capital is home to a multitude of other crews, including the witty and influential Jolie Foulée, known for their popular podcast, and the socially-conscious athletics project Golden Blocks. This rich ecosystem ensures a community for every type of runner in the City of Light.

The city of Paris is a living work of art, and its grand boulevards provide an incredible urban running experience. However, for a trail-focused crew like Bromance Athletic Club, the true treasures lie in the vast forests that surround the city. Places like the Forêt de Fontainebleau and the Forêt de Saint-Germain-en-Laye offer an endless network of beautiful and challenging trails. The premier road race in the town is the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris, the very event that helped spark the crew's journey, while events like the EcoTrail Paris offer a primary trail race right on their doorstep.