“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 […]
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
“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
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
“A lot of people run a race to see who is the fastest. I run to see who has the most guts” Many times I have heard coaches or friends say that a cross country race can be broken down into three parts. You run the first with your legs, the second with your mind
“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift” Success came easily during my 2010 and 2011 track seasons, but 2012 was disappointing. My jumps coach took a leave of absence and instead of believing in myself, pushing harder, and knowing that I could compete successfully, I lost the self-confidence needed to
“A lot of people run a race to see who is the fastest. I run to see who has the most guts.” Prefontaine is an embodiment of everything I know and love about running. The one place I believe I learned most about life and running was when I attended Steens Mountain Running Camp. I
“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” Steve Prefontaine There is no better feeling in the world than the way I feel immediately after finishing a challenging cross country race. My breathing, heavy and in gasps, barely being able to stand up straight, the extreme exhaustion in my bones and
“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the Gift” – Steve Prefontaine These words echo through my head like the constant breath I take every time I run. Prefontaine fueled a community and an entire nation with his love of running. His passion for running propelled him into success and he inspired
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He ran faster, but my feet are quick. He ran farther, but I have the strength to achieve great distances. I grunt and I yell, not to draw a crowd but to reach my goal. I am an athlete. I am a thrower; a gift to not be taken lightly. Passionate and dedicated to victory,
