What It's REALLY Like to Be a Sponsored Athlete!

I've had the honor of being sponsored by Nike, Brooks Running, and Gymshark. There were pros and cons to being partnered with each one, in this video I give you the juicy details. And stay tuned to the end of the video to see who won this week's shoe giveaway!

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[RayLabs]

Interesting how things have changed over the past 40+ years. While I was a XC Skier I was sponsored by Trade Teams, much like Pro Cycling is structured. So my first contract in 1977 was with Edsbydn out of Sweden, then a disastrous 6 months with K2/Nike before they let me out my contract just before Winter Olympic Trials in 1980 then signing with Kneissl/Adidas and making the team and staying with them until I retired in 1988. Like you I had a couple awkward moments as K2 and Nike were sponsors of the 1980 Winter Olympics so I had to do promotional photos with their gear and I was supposed to wear Nike shoes around the village (but for some reason the treads came off and I used my Adidas shoes)

So like you I was not directly signed to a company, but was signed to a Team the was in turn sponsored by certain suppliers. it was always fun learning all the names of the teams sponsors at preseason camps so that I could do Interviews and get their names correct. The final team I was with was shortened to Kneissl/Adidas but the official name was the Kneissl, Adidas, Exel Sylntia, Decente, Lifa/Helly Hanson, Descente, Cycles Peugeot, Subaru Ski team. No matter what the question asked I could get a few of those names into an answer.

[hham]

It's so cool that you got Ashton Eaton on the channel!!

[liawjiayong]

It's so amazing you're making these insightful content. Idk how else I will ever understand these things without u

[joaquinwieczorek]

I always seem to here good things when it comes to working with brooks, Josh kerr, Des linden and now Nick. Seems like they're very dedicated to providing the best to their runners

[mitchellgreig]

Could be barbell apparel, he’s got the sleeves rolled up where there logo usually sits

[stevendw]

My guess is Barbell apparel. Can't wait for the next video!

[randomwithtitan]

Captain Tom! Lmao he is so op.. can’t wait to watch it.. the suspense on the company is crazy

[tonkatruckfit]

Thank You for this video Brother. I am working on becoming sponsored as an Ultra Marathon Runner. It is not my focus, if it come it comes, but I primarily definitely just enjoy running and staying in shape as I age.

I am also going to keep an eye out for companies with contracts that are “reduced fees”.

Blessings.

[teamschmidle]

hey Nick! Me and my family love watching your videos!

[estelachavez]

Can you make a video of all of YouTube 800m races

[kaispindt]

I like the format and the good information.

[kwd-]

LOL those pole vault clips!!!! My guess Under Armor.

[maxrivaldi]

barbell apparel. Probably wearing 'Havok Long Sleeve'

[jazzymichael]

Is the new sponsor Victoria's Secret?

[ChampFrom]

Hey Nick! There Is a company called dstormapparel me and my friend are currently friends with. They have really nice workout fits for everyone. But awesome videos cant wait for

[henryschultz]

Hi Nick how long should I take off after the end of the outdoor season?

[storytimes]

cant wait to see who you’re partnered up with!

[rubywyles]

Oh I’ve got a guess, is it Lululemon??!!

[samvilla]

I bet he’s adding an apparel line with rungum 👀

[incorectulpolitic]

Nick, so if I make the the USATF team I will have to wear nike clothing even if I am not sponsored by them?
Can I just wear clothing with no brand, like plain sports clothing, a white tshirt and shorts and a plain sprinting spike?