Pre: The Story of America's Greatest Running Legend, Steve Prefontaine
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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 Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon-style and book-site reviews describe this book as a short, inspiring read for runners and fans of Steve Prefontaine, with several readers saying it captures his legend and competitive spirit well. At the same time, some reviewers say it feels superficial, overly focused on race details, and not very deep on his personal life.
On Goodreads, opinions are mixed: some readers call it a must-read for runners and a powerful biography, while others criticize the writing and say it leaves out important context about Prefontaine’s life. ThriftBooks customer comments are also generally positive, with readers praising its readability and the way it preserves Pre’s legacy.
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| Topic | Running |
Product Details
| Publisher | Rodale Pr |
| Publication date | March 15, 1997 |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 168 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0875964575 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0875964577 |
| Item Weight | 6 ounces |
| Dimensions | 5.47 x 0.47 x 8.43 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #151,832 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #25 in Hockey Biographies (Books) #40 in Triathlons (Books) #52 in Track & Field Sports |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (671) |
