
5 Questions With Nike Running's Coach Bennett
Whether you're a first-time runner or practically a pro, you'll be able to use the advice from Chris Bennett—equal parts coach, philosopher and hype man.



Whether you're a first-time runner or practically a pro, you'll be able to use the advice from Chris Bennett—equal parts coach, philosopher and hype man.

The Nike athlete has his sights set on the coveted individual title and knows exactly what will get him on top of the podium: grit.

Chief Innovation, Design and Product Officer Phil McCartney knows what the bar is when it comes to innovation at the Swoosh. This is how he's making sure the company's products clear it.

With more than 20 years of experience over 12 roles, the brand president is guiding Nike's new Sport Offense, taking the company back to its athlete-first roots and strengthening the business for the long term.

The tennis champion has a new outlook, an important "why", and a belief in herself that's never gone away.

"Design is not just executing or sketching", says the chief design officer. "We are problem solvers".

"When you give pathways to people in my community, we will deliver", says the Utah Royals defensive midfielder.

When you're playing for your country, nothing should distract you, least of all heat and sweat.

The electric energy of a global, community-led street football tournament is bringing the thrill of the game to its next era of players.

Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman's quest to create footwear to improve athlete performance is a driving force for Nike's ever-evolving approach to product innovation.

What if you got to write to your football hero? These players, part of the community organisation Football Beyond Borders, knew exactly what to say when they penned letters to the England national team.

From signing Brazil and US Soccer to debuting iconic ads and the first Mercurial boot, the period from 1994 to 1998 laid the foundation for Nike's presence and philosophy in the beautiful game.

Go behind the scenes with Recess Run Club as they tackle The Speed Project, an unsanctioned relay race, while wearing Nike's newest material innovation Radical Airflow.

Shoemakers. Cobblers. Stitchers. Pattern engineers. They all partner with Nike in these unique facilities to perfect football boots—like the new Merc—for the game's most elite as well as everyday footballers around the world.

From a basement laundry room to a global headquarters spanning hundreds of acres, the throughline for the space remains the same: a belief in athletes, in innovation and in knowing that the greatest is always yet to come.

Nike Air Liquid Max is the first Max unit to include internal cut-outs. It ushers in an era for the Air Max franchise where precision and complexity go hand in hand.

Her rise from rural China to three‑time UTMB Finals champion—and now member of the ACG All Conditions Racing Department—is a story of endurance, belief and relentless dedication to the sport.

Developed with trauma experts and Nike researchers and hosted by Nike SB, "Your Brain on Sport" is a comic series that translates complex neuroscience into simple narratives that help athletes better understand stress, emotional regulation and well-being.

The gold medal–winning figure skater—and sport icon for authenticity—reflects on pressure, success and learning to trust her own path.