- An interview with Nike CEO and Chairman, Mark Parker. Back in March, editor-in-chief David Willey met Mark in his office at Nike HQ to discuss Nike’s Breaking2, Health & Injuries. (2:08)
- Moms and moms-to-be talk running with babies, from the daily challenges to the awesome moments that can occur. (43:07)
- In the Kick, a new rule that could be a game-changer when it comes to previous running world records, the etiquette required for every road race, and the benefits and downfalls to being a social runner. (55:32)
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Mark Parker
DAA Industry Opt Out Nike’s Breaking2 and his own passion for the sport Episode 33, Episode 42, and Episode 44. If you missed part one through three of David’s moonshot quest, you can find it on Episode 38, Episode 41, Episode 46, and Episode 49.
Mark Parker doesn’t give many interviews, so editor-in-chief David Willey was glad to sit down with Parker and learn more about why the Breaking2 record attempt is so meaningful to him and his company, his own history as a runner, and where he draws his inspiration.
But before all that, it’s best to know more about Mark Parker, who has been at Nike since 1979.
He started as a shoe designer, and has been the CEO since 2006 and chairman since 2016, taking over for Phil Knight. But despite leading the $32 billion sports giant, he’s still actively involved in the creation process for Nike products.
In fact, his commitment to creativity is evident the minute you step into his office. (See the photo below.)
And of course, there are shoes. Mark owns shoes like the golden spikes from Olympian Michael Johnson, the 200- and 400-meter sprinter, as well as some original shoes created by Bill Bowerman, a cofounder of Nike with Knight.
He also has the shoes Roger Bannister wore when he broke the 4-minute mile. And it is a breakthrough run like that Mark Parker is hoping to see this weekend when the Breaking2 team is scheduled to fully attempt its Moonshot Marathon.
Further reading:
- How to Watch Saturday’s Sub-2 Marathon Attempt
- An Inside Look at Nike’s Sub-2-Hour Marathon Quest
- What Audiobooks Are We Running To
- Great Podcast Episodes for Runners
Running While Pregnant
Big-Name Pacers, Giant Clocks, and the Odds of a Sub-2 Marathon.
Producer Claire Trageser hit the roads with new moms to learn how they balance their running lives with the new loves of their lives.
Further reading:
- What You Need to Know About Running and Pregnancy
- How to Watch Saturdays Sub-2 Marathon Attempt
- 6 Myths About Running During Pregnancy
The Kick
New Podcasts for Weekend Runs:
- Audiobooks We Enjoyed Running to Most in 2022
- How to Avoid Being “That Guy” at Your Next Race
- A Primer on the Sub-2-Hour Marathon
Episode Credits:
The Runner’s World Show is hosted by Editor-in-Chief David Willey.
The podcast is produced by Sylvia Ryerson, Christine Fennessy, Advertisement - Continue Reading Below.
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Brian has spent more than a decade focused on creating compelling news, health, and fitness content—with a particular interest on enthusiast activities like running and cycling. He’s coordinated coverage of major events like the Paris Olympics, Boston Marathon, New York City Marathon, and Tour de France, with an eye toward both the professional race and the engaging stories readers love.
