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Published October 12, 2026Nike Running Global Head Coach Chris Bennett on Helping Millions
A made-up job title, his philosophy scribbled down on a legal pad, Chris Bennett was surprised to become Nike Running Global Head Coach in 2015.
Over a decade on, the former American athlete and history teacher has inspired and motivated millions of runners of all levels as the calm, encouraging voice of the Nike Run Club app.
Coach Chris, who lives near Nike’s HQ in Oregon, has finally been persuaded to share his philosophy and mantras in ‘This Is About Running. This Is Not About Running’ and, as the book title suggests, it includes lessons for all of us between and beyond the start and finish line.
