93 Quotes by Steve Prefontaine

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.

Running gives me confidence.

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

A race is a work of art.

I don't just go out there and run. I like to give people watching something exciting.

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.

What kind of crazy nut would spend two or three hours a day just running?

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

If you can't win your race, make sure the guy ahead of you breaks the record.