Pre: The Story of America's Greatest Running Legend, Steve Prefontaine - Softcover

Tom Jordon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0875964575 ISBN 13: 9780875964577

Publisher: Rodale Press, 1997

Synopsis

For five years, no American runner could beat him at any distance over a mile. But at the age of 24, with his best years still ahead, long-distance runner Steve Prefontaine finally lost. Driving alone at night after a party, Prefontaine crashed his sports car, putting a tragic, shocking end to the life and career of one of the most influential, accomplished runners of our time. From his humble origins in Coos Bay, Oregon, Pre became the first person to win four NCAA titles in one event. Year after year, he was virtually unbeatable. Instead of becoming one of the new breed of professional track athletes, Pre chose to stay amateur and fight for the adequate funding he felt American amateur athletes deserved. But Pre not only touched runners; his exciting racing technique as well as his maverick lifestyle made him a favorite of the fans. A race with Prefontaine in it was automatically an event. This is his story.

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Review:

"Pre inspired a whole generation of American distance runners to excel. He made running cool. He created the whole idea of training really hard and going for it. Runners setting goals for themselves, wanting to go all out and be really tough. That was his example." --Alberto Salazar, former American record holder in the 5,000 meters, 10,000 meters and marathon

From the Author:

This book can change your life
I don't want you to buy this book for my own personal gain, but for your personal gain. This book isn't just about a runner, but the potential that we all have inside of ourselves. Hopefully, this book can help you find your own potential. Carpe diem.

About this edition

• Publisher: Rodale Press
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0875964575
• ISBN 13: 9780875964577
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 176