The Shanghai Swap: China goes in for the Out of the Box Challenge
Never run a marathon in new shoes, right? Wrong. The Out of the Box Challenge hits one of China’s biggest marathons as we challenge runners to swap their regular shoes for our latest and greatest, the all-new Cloudflow. On race day.
Why the marathon?You don’t take on 26.2 miles without a reason. Everyone who runs a marathon has a ‘why’. And everyone else asks “why”?! So why is marathon distance so iconic? We asked elite On athletes for their answers.- Darkest before dawn: finding acceptance through injuryWhen a runner can’t run, the mind often suffers as much as the body. But for three-time NCAA All-American Brandon Doughty, taking time out to rest and repair soothed more than physical injuries.
- The 12-week half-marathon training guideIt may be your first step towards the full marathon. It may be your end goal. Whatever the reason, running a half marathon is a great thing to do; provided you follow the right plan to get you there.
- What elite athletes set as New Year's resolutionsA new year means new goals. We spoke to some of On’s elite athletes about their 2018 lessons and 2019 targets to get inspiration for aiming higher.
- Dr. Michael Gervais on the mindset of high performanceHigh-performance psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais has dedicated his career to exploring how to push the boundaries of human potential. His clients include Olympians and Fortune 100 CEOs. As the host of the Finding Mastery podcast he interviews world-leading professionals taking their fields to the edge.
- From revolution to evolution: Introducing the all-new CloudsurferFrom humble beginnings with pieces of garden hose to redefining the ride for runners around the world. Now in its fourth iteration after eight years of development, this is the story of the all-new Cloudsurfer.
- 5K specialist Sandie Raines on balancing your running goalsThe 23-year-old has overcome her first major injury and the passing of her father this year as she strives to become one of the best 5K runners in America.
- Proprioception: What it is, why it matters and how it affects your runYou’re a runner. Your sport doesn’t require elaborate equipment or special arenas – just quality footwear and open road. Running is a minimalistic pursuit, and the details make the difference. And there’s an often unknown factor that affects your running more than you realize: proprioception.
- Sarah Attar’s global legacy in the running communityThe two-time Olympian, who was invited to compete for Saudi Arabia at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Games, explains how running’s message can be universal.
