... and glued it to the bottom of some shoes. He then gave new product to a few of his runners at the university to try out. They loved the shoes. The good traction paired with the extra cushion was a success. Phil took to the road to sell their newly developed shoe to local stores and at track meets. In 1966, Blue Ribbon Sports ... Iwai allowed Nike to subcontract its own shoe line. By 1972 they were selling Nike band name shoes. Soon Olympic runners were wearing Nike brand shoes. Steve Perfontaine was the first big track athlete to wear the shoes. He recruited many other runners to wear t...

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... exist. There are over 11,000 miles of rail trails in 48 states within the United States. The purpose of the trail is to provide recreational opportunities for cyclists, pedestrians, runners and equestrians, as well as convenient access to jobs, public facilities and shopping. Flat or following a gentle grade, they are ideal for many uses, such as bicycling, walking, horseback riding ... . According to statistics derived from the 1995 National Personal Transportation Survey, "43 percent of cycling trips are made for purposes other than just recreation," and that "cycling on an off-road tr...

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