Top 71 Quotes & Sayings by Steve Prefontaine - Page 2

I run to see who has the most guts.

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.

The idea of losing the three at Hayward Field and the idea of losing my specialty to someone who wasn't running his specialty. Mostly, the idea of losing in front of my people. They haven't forgotten about me.

Some people create with words or with music or with a brush and paints. I like to make something beautiful when I run

What I like most about track is the feeling I get after a good run.

How does a kid from Coos Bay, with one leg longer than the other win races?

I like to make something beautiful when I run ... it's style. It's doing something better than anyone else. It's being creative.

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.

How does a kid from Coos Bay, with one leg longer than the other win races? All my life people have been telling me, 'You're too small Pre', 'You're not fast enough Pre', 'Give up your foolish dream Steve'. But they forgot something, I HAVE TO WIN.

Running gives me confidence.

A race is a work of art.