# @usatf on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/1rVaNlJq0y
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/13588960-usatf-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/28de6d176f.jpg
- **Posted:** 2015-04-20T00:45:20.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** USA Track & Field (@usatf) — https://gondola.cc/usatf

## Caption

#Repost nikerunning
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From one legend to the next.

40 years ago, a young runner received a package as he prepared for Boston. That runner was Bill Rodgers. And the package came from Oregon legend Steve Prefontaine.

Pre sent Rodgers a short note along with a pair of running shoes. They were Boston 73’s, created by a company called Nike.

The shoes fit a little loose, but they were the best he owned. Rodgers would tighten them as he toed the starting line come race morning.

Two hours, nine minutes, and fifty-five seconds later, he went on to win the race and break an American Record.

#werunboston

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