Nike’s Run Hit Wonder Portland:
The Hottest Event on the Road

Many moons ago in Manhattan, the last thing we wanted to do was go for a jog, but we knew we should. After all, we remembered John Kennedy Jr. could be out there and we might miss our chance for him to notice us. This thought spurred us on. As we jogged through Central Park, there he would be, zipping past us. This was a shot of adrenaline that helped us increase our pace and go the distance.

We would take a short cut so we could get ahead of him and then run in our best form. (We often contemplated feigning a sprained ankle so he would stop and rescue us...but that's another story.) The moral is, regardless of what it takes to get you out there, get out there. Whether it's the love of the sport, the spirit of competition, good tunes, or the stalking of a celebrity... get moving, Honey!

And no better time to start, and train, then now. Nike’s 2005 Run Hit Wonder rocks Portland on July 24, with a downtown 5K and 10K. This time there’s more than just the JFK Jr.-types to chase after. There are also seven bands along the course to run and rock out to, including (yes!) Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, The Donnas, and Fountains of Wayne. The first 4,000 people to register get a coveted wristband to see the post-race concert.

Check out www.nikerunhitwonder.com for all the details. Nike’s hosting free training runs five nights a week to get you primed and ready. You can even get customized kicks for race day, from the Nike iD Run Hit Wonder collection.

It’s a race; it’s a party; it’s a run that will rock your world.