"Some people create with words or with music or with a brush and paints. I like to make something beautiful when I run. I like to make people stop and say, 'I've never seen anyone run like that before'. It's more than just a race, it's a style. It's doing something better than anyone else. It's being creative" - Steve Prefontaine.
Running evokes an almost indescribable feeling in me. It is euphoric. I couldn't tell you when I developed my love of running..because it's all I remember. But it is likely that it all began around the age of 10 after watching, 'Without Limits', the true story about Steve Prefontaine, for the first time (the first of many, many times). Coached by Bill Bowerman (co-founder of Nike), Steve Prefontaine was a distinctive and charismatic revolutionary in track running, who could ignite the crowd in an instant. He possessed an incessant willingness to run every race whole heartedly. To always push himself further than most could even imagine. It were these characteristics that enabled him to hold all seven American records between 2,000m & 10,000m. His unique style, ability, dedication & intensity will leave anyone in awe of him.
I implore you to watch Without Limits. It is the most inspirational movie I have ever seen.
(and if you fall in love like I did, read 'Pre' by Tim Jordan & watch the documentary 'Fire on the Track').
"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 can win it" - Steve Prefontaine.
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