Meyrick Jones Racing: Nike Ads

"wise guys" quote:

It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again, who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause; who at best, knows the triumph of high achievement; and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.

- Theodore Roosevelt, speech titled "Citizen in a Republic" delivered at the Sorbonne, Paris, April 23, 1910

Everything you need is already inside.

- Bill Bowerman, co-founder of Nike, legendary coach, and father of the running movement.

Sunday, August 3, 2008

Nike Ads

Nike ads are the best. The case was closed on this debate a long time ago... if there is any lingering doubt here is more evidence...

I have invested a good deal of time looking for Nike ads on YouTube. Many would question the use of the word "invested", wondering what the "return" is on this time.

In a word: Inspiration.

I love the way Nike celebrates the athletes - and often manages to add a bit of extra meaning. I find myself playing these ads in my mind's theatre when I am running or riding and it is awesome imagery.

The other inspirational one I posted recently: here

More great Lance ones: here and here.

And there is humour too.... Nike Livestrong Collection with Lance Armstrong: here, here, and here.

And finally, the very first Nike ad EVER featuring video of Steve Prefontaine. Proof that their ads have always been awesome: here