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You cannot propel yourself forward by patting yourself on the back.
Steve Prefontaine
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Steve Prefontaine
Age: 24 †
Born: 1951
Born: January 25
Died: 1975
Died: May 30
Athletics Competitor
Long-Distance Runner
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To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.
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You said I was weak. You said I couldn't do it. Thank you. You gave me everything I needed to prove you wrong.
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As far as being a coach, it's always fascinated me. It's a greater responsibility than most people give it credit for because you're dealing with people.
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Somebody may beat me, but they are going to have to bleed to do it.
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Success isn't how far you got, but the distance you traveled from where you started.
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