Somebody may beat me, but they are going to have to bleed to do it.
STEVE PREFONTAINEWhat kind of crazy nut would spend two or three hours a day just running?
More Steve Prefontaine Quotes
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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 a style. It’s doing something better than anyone else. It’s being creative.
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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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Something inside of me just said ‘Hey, wait a minute, I want to beat him,’ and I just took off.
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No matter how hard you train, Somebody will train harder. No matter how hard you run, Somebody will run harder. No matter how hard you want it, Somebody will want it more, I am Somebody.
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You have to wonder at times what you’re doing out there. Over the years, I’ve given myself a thousand reasons to keep running, but it always comes back to where it started. It comes down to self-satisfaction and a sense of achievement.
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I don’t just go out there and run. I like to give people watching something exciting.
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Some people create with words or with music or with a brush and paints. I like to make something beautiful when I run.
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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 can endure more pain then anyone you’ve met. That’s why I win, because I can endure more pain.
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Nobody likes tainted victories.
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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 like most about track is the feeling I get after a good run.
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To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.
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Don’t be afraid to give up the good for the great.
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Running gives me confidence.
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