Episode 52: Nike CEO Mark Parker

The Runner's World Show

Runner's World / Panoply

Sports

4.3 • 530 Ratings

🗓️ 4 May 2017

⏱️ 67 minutes

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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, and his own passion for the sport. (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) This episode is brought to you by Harrys. Get the close, comfortable shave you deserve. Sign up at Harrys.com/run, and you’ll receive their most popular Trial Set—a $13 value—for FREE, you just cover the shipping. Episode Credits: Host: David Willey Producers: Sylvia Ryerson, Christine Fennessy, Brian Dalek and Claire Trageser The Runner's World Show is a proud part of Panoply. Check out our show page here. Follow us on Twitter (@rwaudio) and Facebook (Runner's World Audio). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:02.4	Welcome to The Runner's World Show, where each week we entertain you, inspire you, and inform you about all things running.
1:08.8	I'm David Willy, editor-in-chief of Runner's World. This week,
1:12.4	moms and moms-to-be talk running with babies, then in the kick, how to avoid being that
1:18.5	annoying runner at your next race, and the good as well as the bad of posting all of your runs on
1:24.8	social media. But first, my interview with Nike CEO and chairman Mark Parker.
1:30.3	As you probably know, we are nearing the finale of Nike's ambitious Breaking 2 project.
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