Kids made fun of me because I was a slow learner, because I was hyperactive, because of a lot of things. Running gave me confidence.
Steve PrefontaineHow 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.
Steve PrefontaineIf he's having a good day and running the right race, nobody can beat Frank Shorter at 10,000 meters... nobody except me.
Steve PrefontaineI don't just go out there and run. I like to give people watching something exciting.
Steve Prefontaine