My philosophy is that I’m an artist. I perform an art not with a paint brush or a camera. I perform with bodily movement. Instead of exhibiting my art in a museum or a book or on canvas, I exhibit my art in front of the multitudes.
STEVE PREFONTAINERunning gives me confidence.
More Steve Prefontaine Quotes
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I can endure more pain then anyone you’ve met. That’s why I win, because I can endure more pain.
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A lot of people run a race to see who is fastest. I run to see who has the most guts, who can punish himself into exhausting pace, and then at the end, punish himself even more.
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I like to make something beautiful when I run … it’s style. It’s doing something better than anyone else. It’s being creative.
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As far as being a coach, it’s always fascinated me. It’s a greater responsibility than most people give it credit for because you’re dealing with people.
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I’ve been in international competition, and now I know what the big boys can do. You don’t go out and just run. There’s an offense and a defense.
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Somebody may beat me, but they are going to have to bleed to do it.
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If you fail to prepare, prepare to fail.
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Having a true faith is the most difficult thing in the world. Many will try to take it from you.
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You said I was weak. You said I couldn’t do it. Thank you. You gave me everything I needed to prove you wrong.
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A race is a work of art.
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Running gives me confidence.
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Don’t be afraid to give up the good for the great.
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PRE. For your dedication and loyalty to your principles and beliefs. For your love,warmth and friendship. For your family and friends. You are missed by so many and you will never be forgotten.
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What I want is to be number one.
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Every once in a while I think, ‘What am I doing out here running, busting myself up? Life could be so much easier. The other guys are out having fun, doing other things, why not me?’
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