When people go to a track meet, they're looking for something, a world record, something that hasn't been done before. You get all this magnetic energy, people focusing on one thing at the same time. I really get excited about it. It makes me want to compete even more. It makes it all worthwhile, all the hours of hard work.
Steve PrefontaineI've been in international competition, and now I know what the big boys can do. You don't go out and just run. There's an offense and a defense.
Steve PrefontaineWhen people go to a track meet, they're looking for something, a world record, something that hasn't been done before. You get all this magnetic energy, people focusing on one thing at the same time. I really get excited about it. It makes me want to compete even more. It makes it all worthwhile, all the hours of hard work.
Steve PrefontaineSomething inside of me just said 'Hey, wait a minute, I want to beat him,' and I just took off.
Steve Prefontaine