Pre: The Story of America's Greatest Running Legend, Steve Prefontaine, 9780875964577
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Steve "Pre"fontaine The story of America‘s greatest running legend. For five years, no American runner could beat him at any distance over a mile. But at the age of 24, with his best years still ahead, long-distance runner Steve Prefontaine finally lost. Driving alone at night afte…
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Pre: The Story of America's Greatest Running Legend, Steve Prefontaine

the story of america's greatest running legend, steve prefontaine

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  • Paperback

    176 pages

  • Release Date

    30 April 2018

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Summary

The story of America‘s greatest running legend. For five years, no American runner could beat him at any distance over a mile. But at the age of 24, with his best years still ahead, long-distance runner Steve Prefontaine finally lost. Driving alone at night after a party, Prefontaine crashed his sports car, putting a tragic, shocking end to the life and career of one of the most influential, accomplished runners of our time. More than 20 years later, Pre continues to influence the running wor…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780875964577
ISBN-10:0875964575
Author:Tom Jordan
Publisher:Rodale Books
Imprint:Rodale Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:176
Edition:2nd
Release Date:30 April 2018
Weight:399g
Dimensions:13mm x 140mm x 216mm
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“Pre inspired a whole generation of American distance runners to excel. He made running cool. He created the whole idea of training really hard and going for it. Runners setting goals for themselves, wanting to go all out and be really tough. That was his example.” –Alberto Salazar, former American record holder in the 5,000 meters, 10,000 meters and marathon

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Tom Jordan

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