Jackson Stallard
“A lot of people run a race to see who is the fastest. I run to see who has the most guts”. This quote goes along with my beliefs. I grew up always hearing that you have to want it more than the other guy and I took that idea to heart. In the six
Gabby Hobson
“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the Gift.” The name Prefontaine is well known around the running community, around the country and even around the world. While many have simply heard of his accomplishments, I’m lucky enough to have grown up in the same town that he did, running the same
McKenzie Gauntz
“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift” Freshman year, late in my season, amongst the various preparations for the State Track & Field meet, my relay team and I were in the locker room puffy -painting our t-shirts. The senior captain gave us the quote “To give anything less than
Nick Hossley
“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” I take this to mean more than just about one’s own gifts, dedication, and training, but about the responsibilities that each athlete has to their teammates, team, school, and the opportunities they have been given to be where they are. For the past
Wyatt Cunningham
“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” – Steve Prefontaine Growing up in the home of two All-American high jumpers planted the seed of my passion for track and field. The stories they told me of their track experiences taught me competitiveness, work ethic, and respect for the sport and
Lindsay Devereux
Those who have seen Steve Prefontaine run, whether in person or on video, know why ‘Pre’ was different. It was not the times he achieved or the greatness of his successes that made him legendary; it was the way he ran. One of Pre’s most prominent quotes is “a lot of people run a race
Noah Langlie
“A lot of people run a race to see who is the fastest. I run to see who has the most guts.” – Steve Prefontaine When I ran in my first race, I was in the fifth grade, I had never done a sport before, and I had no idea what I was doing. I
Mikena Shay
Every dedicated athlete wants to be successful, and that characteristic also shows up in their every day lives. However, success doesn’t come easy. Being an athlete myself, I believe you must always give your very best in order to receive the success you seek. Therefore, Steve Prefontaine’s quote, “To give anything less than your best