Major athletic footwear companies are always looking for ways to improve their line of footwear and apparel so that it better meets your needs as someone who enjoys running for fitness. They need you - the fitness runner - to give your opinions and feedback on RUNNING FOOTWEAR and APPAREL.

They need your honesty and your passion. You are invited to participate in a 1 hour discussion in Austin. For your time, you will receive a $75 gift certificate for athletic footwear and apparel.

The discussions will take place on Wednesday, August 14 at 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. OR 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Please take a look at the following criteria and if you think you're the type of person we would like to speak with, please call Karen Norlander at (512) 453-7444, ext. 7. Karen will provide you with the location and directions to the discussion.

The criteria are:
* You are a woman between the ages of 18 and 25.
* You run 3 to 4 times a week for fitness.
* You purchase 2 or more pairs of athletic shoes per year.
* You spent at least $60 on your last pair of athletic shoes.

If you meet the above criteria ... call Karen now. Spaces to participate are limited. Please call between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Austin time) Monday to Friday and no later than Tuesday, August 13, 2002.

Thanks in advance and we look forward to hearing from you!