History & Heritage
Who are Nike's two co-founders?
1. Bill Bowerman
2. Phil Knight
What are the three support levels of sports bras?
low, medium, high.
Beginner runners still working on building their stride and stability should wear what Nike running shoe?
Structure
What shoe componet is the shock absorbing layer that offers cushion and response to the runner?
Midsole
What was Nike's original name?
Blue Ribbon Sports?
When should you fuel your body when running?
Before, during, and after!
What question best narrows down an elite runners specific needs?
Are you running middle or long distance?
Which midsole foam technology delivers up to 85% energy return?
What year was KOBE signed with Nike?
2003
What technique did Phil Knight use to establish Blue Ribbon Sports as the company that put runners first?
Selling directly to runners out of the trunk of his car.
What support level would a Indy bra be?
What running level would you recommend vaporfly for race day?
Advanced
In what order were these air technologies released?
Zoom Air, Nike Air, Nike Air Max
Nike Air, Nike Air Max, Zoom Air
What 3 Athletes won gold medals with Nike spikes on their feet? These were on the track app.
1. Sha'carri Richardson
2. Michael Johnson
3. Mo Farah
Who was Nike's FIRST full time employee?
Jeff Johnson
What does Nike study as elements of biomechanics for running?
Foot Strikes, Gait Cycles, Joint Movements.
What three elements are MOST important when serving a beginner runner?
Versatility, Comfort, Support
What is Stack height and what are Drop measurements?
Stack Height- The distance between your foot and the ground when wearing a shoe.
Drop Measurements- The distance between the height at the forefoot and the height at the heel.
What Nike running shoe did ELIUD KIPCHOGE wear to break the two-hour marathon barrier?
Vaporfly
What university was legendary Bill Bowerman a track and field coach at?
University Of Oregon
What are the three key reasons support levels matter for sports bras?
Prevent injuries, Eliminates Distractions, Improving Performance
What warm up and recovery shoe do we have for elite runners, and what does it do?
NIKE X Hyperice Hyperboot, and the purpose is to speed up recovery.
What is the correct order of the components of a shoe from Upper to Outsole?
Upper, Strobel, Inlaid tech, Midsole, Outsole
BONUS if you know the name!
1972, Wayne Wells!