Nike Running Heats Up in November

November 7, 2002

Nike Running Heats Up in November
Nike BorderClash celebrates its fourth year
Nike Portable Sports Audio by Philips is now available

NEWS
Nike BorderClash IV
Whose turn is it to win Nike BorderClash and own the border? On Sunday, November 17, Oregon and Washington's BEST high school runners will face off at Nike World Headquarters to aim for the title "BorderClash Champions". The fastest forty girls and forty boys from each state will join forces to race together as one team under their respective state's flag.

The 4.2K race features a visually-amazing start as the two teams run towards each other from opposite ends of a soccer field to merge at the course's entrance. Runners can be seen bumping and jockeying for front place. Oregon is looking fierce this year, and they're ready to get the crown back from Washington, who currently leads the series 2 to1.

High school runners will have plenty of inspiration on hand as young miler Alan Webb, track and field greats Bob Kennedy and Suzy Favor-Hamilton, and marathon legend Alberto Salazar will be there to watch them run. The athletes will sign autographs, be available for interviews and serve as coaches for the 2nd annual BorderClash Media Run.

That's right! MEDIA RUN! Media from both states are invited to compete against each other in a 1K race held prior to the high school events, in order to answer the question "Who is the Northwest media's best cross country runner?" Please let us know if you're interested in competing and we'll outfit you in the proper gear!

For a schedule of events or race results, please contact Maggie Mahler at 503.671.3289.

PRODUCT
Nike and Philips team up to create Nike Portable Sport Audio by Philips Product Line Currently available at NIKETOWN, Best Buy, Circuit City and many other locations, Nike and Philips Electronics recently unveiled a line of portable sport audio equipment. The line features two MP3 players (the PSA 128 Max and PSA 64), a full size CD player (PSA CD12), an 8 CM CD player (PSA CD8) and an FM Player (PSA FM). Designed to enhance the athletes' experience without interrupting it, these products offer unique solutions. Each unit is durable, water resistant and features "blind controls," making it simple and intuitive to operate. Cool features include a smart cable management that uses magnets to keep wires out of the way, remote controls that are flat and easy to operate, and armbands to hold the product in place. This sport audio line is perfect for running, in-the-gym use and of course, before and after a workout.

If you would like a press kit about the product, please contact Dan Wire at 503.671.6818.

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