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Pre: The Story of America's Greatest Running Legend, Steve Prefontaine
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Manufacturer: Rodale Books
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 921
EAN: 9780875964577
ISBN: 0875964575
Label: Rodale Books
Manufacturer: Rodale Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 176
Publication Date: 1997-03-15
Publisher: Rodale Books
Studio: Rodale Books
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Editorial Reviews:
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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 is the tale of a true American hero.
This is his story.
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Customer Rating: 
Summary: wow this book sucked
Comment: This is one of the few negative reviews I have ever given. But I bought this book because I think Pre is interesting and I love Track and Field.
This book is sooooo boring. I forced myself to finish after a few months of reading it on and off. This is basically a book just listing times from races and people talking about how much they loved Pre.
Do NOT buy this book!
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Summary: Very inspirational book!
Comment: An avid runner, I enjoyed the book immensely. Read it before you hit the roads.
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Summary: pre book review
Comment: i am always interested in reading about successful athletes. pre was a great read, simple easy read, some great insight on pre from some of his running partners. i enjoy the statistics and he had many.
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Summary: Steve Prefontaine
Comment: Taken too young from us - will always be a hero to us.
Read this motivational book.
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Summary: Great account
Comment: This is an excellent read for anyone. You don't have to know who Steve was to enjoy this book. The book has a lot of information and details that were not in the movies.
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