Like the Wind Digital Storytelling
Run for Freedom
Nike! Nike! Nenikekamen!” “Victory! Victory! Rejoice, we conquer!”
490BC. Pheidippides, a messenger, finally arrives at the end of his 26-mile run from a battlefield in Marathon to the Acropolis in Athens to deliver news of an unexpected Greek victory over Persian invaders. It was a glorious moment of celebration for the human race… and then he heroically collapsed and died from exhaustion.
The future is a land of possibilities
One of the great challenges in running today is finding a way to combine sustainability and performance in a running shoe. The planet demands shoes that do less harm, and runners demand footwear that ensures they’ll perform at their best. Zen Running Club is on a mission to create footwear that will fulfil both demands. And the brand intends to share the journey with everyone. Welcome to the FUTUREproject, a three-year mission to build a biodegradable super-shoe.
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Boston, Massachusetts. The century-old Longfellow Bridge that spans the Charles River, the first of its kind to connect Cambridge and Boston, is 650m of transportation choreography at its finest: a ceaseless ballet of pedestrians, cyclists, motorists and commuter trains. In total, the city estimates that more than 125,000 people cross the bridge on a daily basis.
The time is now
If you take a moment to think about where you live, the opportunity to set yourself – and others – a challenge is close to hand, possibly right outside your door. Because while racing has its place, there is an alternative: attempting to set a fastest known time (FKT). Whether you live in the bustling city, tranquil countryside or in the shadow of the mountains, you simply pick a route, set your watch and go.
Now and then on the same track
Saturday night, 14 May 2016, was cold and overcast in Manchester, England. On the Sportcity track, two of the United Kingdom’s most celebrated middle-distance runners lined up against one another in a 1,500m heat. But this was one of only a couple of occasions when they would meet on the track.
It’s uniquely your challenge. And your reason why.
A sense of place
Humans are excellent at adapting to their surroundings. The specific challenges of different environments prompt humans to create products to help them thrive. And it is in a place where the mountains meet the sea that the skills and resourcefulness to make some of the best footwear in the world were developed. This place is Diadora’s Italian home, Run Valley.
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Hakone
“It’s the greatest race you’ve never heard of: the Hakone Ekiden. Lots of races may lay claim to this impressive title, but few have such a legitimate case. On 2 and 3 January every year, this local university road relay brings Japan to a standstill. Raced over 135 miles, from the centre of Tokyo to the foot of Mount Fuji and back, it is a competition with more hype, emotion, and drama than any other race I’ve ever witnessed. The New York Marathon is a Sunday picnic in Central Park compared to this.