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Pre : The Story of America's Greatest Running Legend, Steve Prefontaine by Tom Jordan (1997, Trade Paperback)

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Pre : The Story of America's Greatest Running Legend, Steve Prefontaine, Paperback by Jordan, Tom, ISBN 0875964575, ISBN-13 9780875964577, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Looks at the life of the long-distance runner who had 25 consecutive wins for distance races over a mile, and who fought for adequate funding for American amateur athletics

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Potter/Ten SPEED/Harmony/Rodale
ISBN-10
0875964575
ISBN-13
9780875964577
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1052066

Product Key Features

Edition
2
Book Title
Pre : the Story of America's Greatest Running Legend, Steve Prefontaine
Number of Pages
176 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1997
Topic
Track & Field, History, Sports, Running & Jogging
Features
Revised
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Sports & Recreation, Biography & Autobiography
Author
Tom Jordan
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
6.6 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.5 in

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Trade
LCCN
97-153178
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"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, "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, 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.
Edition Description
Revised edition
Synopsis
The story of America's greatest running legend. 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. More than 20 years later, Pre continues to influence the running world. 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. A man of incredible desire and energy, Pre trained relentlessly. In his drive to be the best, he spurred others to do their best. As one racer said, "He ran every race as if it were his last." But Pre not only touched runners; his exciting technique as well as his maverick lifestyle made him a favorite of the fans. A race with Prefontaine in it was automatically an event. His brief but brilliant life-documented by author Tom Jordan-is the tale of a true American hero. This is his story. "Some people create with words or with music or with a brush and paints. I like to make something beautiful when I run. I like to make people stop and say, 'I've never seen anyone run like that before.' It's more than just a race, it's style. It's doing something better than anyone else. It's being creative." -Steve Prefontaine, The story of America's greatest running legend. 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. More than 20 years later, Pre continues to influence the running world. 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. A man of incredible desire and energy, Pre trained relentlessly. In his drive to be the best, he spurred others to do their best. As one racer said, "He ran every race as if it were his last." But Pre not only touched runners; his exciting technique as well as his maverick lifestyle made him a favorite of the fans. A race with Prefontaine in it was automatically an event. His brief but brilliant life--documented by author Tom Jordan--is the tale of a true American hero. This is his story. "Some people create with words or with music or with a brush and paints. I like to make something beautiful when I run. I like to make people stop and say, 'I've never seen anyone run like that before.' It's more than just a race, it's style. It's doing something better than anyone else. It's being creative." --Steve Prefontaine
LC Classification Number
GV1061.15.P74J67

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Excellent Life Lesson
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by rietscha07 Jul, 2009
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