When people go to a track meet, they're looking for something, a world record, something that hasn't been done before. You get… — Steve Prefontaine Copy Share Image
It's hard to run a mile when you're not a miler and to kick when you've led all the way. — Steve Prefontaine Copy Share Image
No matter how hard you train, Somebody will train harder. No matter how hard you run, Somebody will run harder. No matter… — Steve Prefontaine Copy Share Image
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… — Steve Prefontaine Copy Share Image
Kids made fun of me because I was a slow learner, because I was hyperactive, because of a lot of things. Running gave me… — Steve Prefontaine Copy Share Image
I'm going to work so that it's a pure guts race at the end, and if it is, I am the only one who… — Steve Prefontaine Copy Share Image
When people go to a track meet, they're looking for something, a world record, something that hasn't been done before. You get all this… — Steve Prefontaine Copy Share Image
I'm the one who has made all the sacrifices. Those are my American records, not the country's. — Steve Prefontaine Copy Share Image
The AAU doesn't care about the athletes; why should I care about them? — Steve Prefontaine Copy Share Image
People say I should be running for a gold medal for the old red, white and blue and all that bull, but it's not… — Steve Prefontaine Copy Share Image
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.… — Steve Prefontaine Copy Share Image
