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Pre: Story of America's Greatest Running Legend Steve Prefontaine (Paperback)

by Tom Jordan (Author)
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  • Paperback: 176 pages
  • Publisher: Rodale Press; 2nd edition (1 Oct 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0875964575
  • ISBN-13: 978-0875964577
  • Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 14 x 1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 95,914 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Looks at the life of the long-distance runner who had 25 consecutive wins for distance races over a mile, and who fought for adequate funding for American amateur athletics.


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This book can change your life
I don't want you to buy this book for my own personal gain, but for your personal gain. This book isn't just about a runner, but the potential that we all have inside of ourselves. Hopefully, this book can help you find your own potential. Carpe diem.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars A Good Book but too factual, 26 Sep 2008
By Mr. C. J. Howard "Chris" (South Wales) - See all my reviews
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I love reading running books and especially about athletes such as Prefontaine who in his own right was a running legend, especially in the States even though he never won an Olympic gold medal. After reading all the 5 star reviews on here, I decided to buy this novel and read it whilst I was on holiday.

I have to be honest, the book was written very factual and direct. I actually wanted to know more about "Pre" the person and not necessarily just about his running ability. What was he like as a person? There needed to be more information about his personal life as well as his athletic ability, but this book just seemed to be a little one dimensional.

The other complaint I had about the book was the running times that the author thought so important throughout the novel. I love my running and love to hear about other peoples PB's and lap times etc. but this was taken to ridiculous proportions with some chapters detailing about six or seven different times that Pre recorded in one athletics meet alone. It was all again a bit too data driven and I sometimes got a little lost due to it being too much information in small pockets.

Overall the book was an interesting read and I did enjoy it but there needed to be more information about Prefontaine the person as well as the athlete he so obviously was.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A must read for anyone who considers themselves a runner., 16 Jan 1999
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While Tom Jordan's writing style is quite straightforward and easy to read, it quickly becomes predictable. Fortunately, the subject, Steve Prefontaine, comes to life through a series of personal experiences, Prefontaine quotes, colorful races accounts, and reflections of friends and family. Prefontaine comes across as a brash, energetic, and competitive young man with an indomitable spirit. His lesson for aspiring distance runners is that hard work, discipline, toughness, and determination are the traits that lead to success in distance running. For the competitive runner, Prefontaine's style and approach are well showcased by the book. As one reads the account of "Pre's" life and running, it quickly becomes evident why he has become an icon to distance runners. The account of his most important race, the 5000 meter at the 1972 Olympics in Munich, is poignant. Overall, a very satisfying book.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Review of Tom Jordan's book Pre!, 17 April 1998
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Tom Jordan's book Pre: the story of america's Greates Running legend Stever Prefontaine, is a very inspiring story of the life, and tragic death of one of the greatest American distance runners ever. The book starts before Steve (as he was called then) even began running. In Jr. High when he saw the High School cross country team runn by he said "What kind of crazy nut would spend two or three hours a day just running?" Soon he became hooked on running. And the story takes off from there.

Tom Jordan's writing in places still gives me chills every time I read parts of the book. The description of Pre's Olympic 5000m final is one of these sections. Even after reading the book over ten times, I still get chills reading the chapter on this race.

if it was possible, I would have rated this book a 15, but the scale only goes up to 10. If you are a runner of any kind, even a sprinter, or someone who jogs evey morning, and could never break 9 minutes for the mile, I would suggest reading this book. Perhaps it will inspire you to run faster, and set a new PR.

I'm going to end this review with the same sentance that Pre used to end talks to children: "To give anythig less than your best is to sacrafice The Gift."

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent. Two thumbs up. It made me believe again.
The book speaks for itself. If you believe in the humanity of mankind, you'll cry your way to the end. Pre= Loved by me (squared).
Published on 23 Mar 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book - Go Pre!
Steve Prefontaine truly was the greatest American distance runner ever. I bought this book and I loved it. If you care at all about Pre, I highly recomend it. Read more
Published on 5 Sep 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Prefontaine is the greatest man ever!
Pre was a optimistic goal plunger with guts. He said things like

~I dont run a race to see who is the fastest, I only run a race to see who has the most guts~

He has inspired... Read more

Published on 30 Aug 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars A candid, interesting perspective about a running legend
A refreshing, candid story of an exceptional athlete, whom carried a cause and succeeded. A perspective of a simple yet complex man and the raw heart of his running conquests.
Published on 12 May 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars The Book for anyone who thinks they know about dedication
I personally thought this book was excellent. Although some may not have liked the "stride by stride" of some of the races, I loved it. Read more
Published on 20 Mar 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite book of all time!!!
After reading this book I was greatly inspired by Pre. He was a man who once he set a goal he would not not look back until he had reached it. Read more
Published on 26 Dec 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Easily the best book on Steve Prefontaine
What more can you say? Steve Prefontaine was an unbelieveable competitor. Even now, 25 years after his death, he is the one that all up and coming runners are compared to.
Published on 22 Oct 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars inspirational
This is a very inspirational book for anyone who runs long distance or competes in any area of life. Read more
Published on 5 Sep 1998

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