SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - (July 27, 2000) - Leslie Jordan, Inc., a performance
apparel leader in road running and cycling, has joined Running USA, a
national trade organization of top road races, running associations, members
of the athletic industry, athlete legends and media.

"I want to be a member of an organization that will have an impact nationwide
on the sport and the running industry. I feel that Running USA has the
ability to garner more exposure and interest for the sport," said Leslie
Jordan, President.

The Portland, Oregon based company has been the country's largest Tyvek
premium apparel manufacturer since 1986, and in 1996, the company expanded
into high performance stylish fabric products including dri-release, supplex
and mircofiber t-shirts.

Leslie Jordan is also the provider of vests and "Cool Cat" clothing items for
the Team USA Distance Running fundraising program. For company information
and updates, visit its website at http://www.LeslieJordan.com or call (800)
935-3343.

Running USA's purpose is to promote road racing and raise its awareness among the public and corporate America. Its event members represent over 240 races including some of the leading ones in the U.S. with more than 750,000
participants, millions of spectators and $1.9 million in annual prize money.

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Special thanks to 
Ryan Lamppa, Running USA Media Coordinator for providing us this press release.
USATF Road Running Information Center
5522 Camino Cerralvo, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 696-6232, fax (805) 696-6252
http://www.usaldr.org