Book Review: Bowerman & the Men of Oregon
May 19, 2008 Read more »
This book has something for everyone. I’m giving it five Nike es out of five.
Bill Bowerman coached the University of Oregon track team (“the Ducks”) for 25 years, but is most famous for co-founding Nike and coaching Steve Prefontaine.
Why Was Steve Prefontaine Worshipped?
April 9, 2008 Read more »
I got this gem from David’s Flickr page and thought I’d share what he wrote me when I asked him for permission to feature it here.
Mark, I just now saw your nice words about my surreal encounter with Pre. You are welcome to use the pic and story on your web site. The thing that [...]
What Might Have Been
July 17, 2007 Read more »
At the height of his powers, Steve Prefontaine owned the American record on the track at every distance from 2,000 meters to 10,000 meters. His specialty was the 5,000, with a PR of 13:21, a completely ridiculous time that stood as the American record for decades after his death in 1975. At that time, Pre [...]
Video of the Week: Steve Prefontaine
April 28, 2007 Read more »
In 1972 Steve Prefontaine set the American record in the 1972 5k (13:22.8) and was set to compete in the 1972 Olympic Games. The race shown in this video is the epitome of drive and determination. You can practically feel the lactic acid building up in your legs and your lungs as you watch [...]
