BOOKS THAT CAN HELP...

I'm going to highlight Book{s} that have helped me over the years in Running and/or Triathlons....{Or even Life...lol}.

The books that I am going to highlight....are Biographies/Autobiographies/In depth studies on Training...not only on the physical but also on mental and how your personal life affects your training. Consistence and Balance!!

The 8th book is “PRE…The Story of America’s Greatest Running Legend….Steve Prefontaine” by T Jordan

This is truly a Runners Book…Pure and Simple!!! It’s the life story of Steve Prefontaine…his life and death!

Here is just a taste of what you can find in its pages……

Here is a quote from Steve….”Some people create with words or with music or with the brush and paints. I like to make something beautiful when I run.I like to make people stop and say, ‘I’ve never seen anyone run like that before.’. It’s more than just a race, it’s style. It’s doing something better than anyone else. It’s being creative.”

“I can remember responding very viscerally when PRE was speaking about the difficulty of trying to be a world-class athlete in a amateur sport”…”How am I supposed to pay the bills, when somebody keeps telling me that I can’t take any money?” REMEMBER it wasn’t till years later that you could be sponsored and/or win money at races.

Many decided not to pursue a running career during this time….Dreams were shattered…but PRE prevailed…an outspoken advocate for all runners!!!

This is a simple/easy read. Please don’t miss the opportunity to learn a little about this Great Runner who gave so much to the sport before he dies at 25!!!

There are so many Great things you can take from this recommendation. Give this book a Try!!!!

Thanks,

Ran