STEVE PREFONTAINE || WHAT IT TAKES TO BE GREAT

Steve Prefontaine is one of the greatest American distance runners in history.

At the young age of 21, Pre ran at the 1972 Olympic Finals in the 5000 meters where he faced the greatest distance runners in the world.

In this video, we'll take a look at what Pre did throughout his running career and how it made him into one of the greatest distance runners in history.

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[georgec]

“The best pace is a suicide pace, and today is a good day to die” Steve Prefontaine

[SiFuJasper]

Pre had incredible pain tolerance. It might have been how his body processed lactic acid. Modern studies on Michael Phelps and some pro cyclists show an insane metabolic rate of processing lactic acid, allowing them to maintain extreme exertion longer than most. It would have been interesting to test Pre.

[leomallard]

Steve Prefontaine's death at age 24 was a devastating loss to American distance running. He was just on the verge of even greater achievements and international stardom. During the past 30-40 years, I've never seen runners in a class with Prefontaine and Mary Decker. They were truly breathtaking performers.

[MDaggatt]

My dad and uncle both ran with Pre and always marvel at how dedicated and competitive he was. They both credit him to their own desire to constantly improve. The story you mentioned of Pre spending 3 days focused only on beating my uncle is only one of dozens of stories they have along the same lines. What an amazing man!

[jakereuter]

Pre is the best American male distance runner of all-time. If he would have lived on, he would have only further made that point.

[mrman]

If u asked him “What does it take to be great” I think he would say determination and courage, which he showed by taking the lead early every race despite how mentally and physically exhausting it is
And that’s why he was great and will always be

[jimmyforester]

I love hearing about pre from people outside of Oregon. I'm from Coos Bay and he is a complete home town hero. Hes everywhere. Growing up, I always wondering if people knew about him in other places

[mikekorn]

To this day PRE still motivates many runners like me. RIP PRE We miss you still

[joshuaeng]

My mans, you have to do the great Emil Zatopek

[stalin]

Pre Fontaine was not a tactical runner, he was strong and muscular for the distances he ran . he could’ve medaled in the 72 Olympics if he wasn’t burning all of his energy so early . love the man and his competitive spirit. but i have to disagree on calling that 5 k race in Munich a great one for him . still believe he was young enough to adjust his style and approach had he lived on to win more awards and podium finishes . may he RIP .
PS : thanks for the effort and putting this together .

[thedailystride]

Lovely to see a video on Pre. He was the reason I got into distance running in the first place.

[robertotoledo]

Great to see his training schedule. The distances in the "off-season" schedule are totally bareable for everyday training, but it's hard not having a single day off. It is mentally very challenging.


6/7 per mile is not hard, even at my age, but the difficulty is the consistency of his training, and knowing that after all that hard work you have to increase that (perhaps not distance, but definitely speed) in order to hope to compete.

[sarge]

Living only 10min from "Steve's Rock" is humbling. I truly enjoy Track City and the stadium. Oregonians love their track & field and welcome all athletes.

[ropersix]

Reminds me of the old-school training method of going as hard and fast a possible until you throw up. But whenever I'm suffering out there on a long run, I always think of Pre.

[helloyassine]

Just found this channel yesterday and can't stop watching your videos, absolutely love them man!

[joebirdwelljr]

Prefontaine is my all time favorite track and field athlete. I only wish he could have lived longer. In the short time he was around he achieved so much success. He will never be forgotten.

[kristofthibaud]

I was just @ University of Oregon and saw them building PreFontaine Stadium.

[jkhb]

You should look at lasse viren's munich 10000 where he fell and set the wr. Also I really love your content and keep up with the nice vids.

[brotherschannel]

Respect, pre will go on to live in the hearts of millions. Thanks for covering the legend.

[acesporty]

Waited for this video for two years 👌💯