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Steve Prefontaine
Steve Prefontaine, a profound runner once said, “To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” ‘Pre’ as he was called, died at age 24 in a car crash but his legacy and effect on the running community is truly amazing. I feel like this quote isn't just a simple phrase. I feel like he meant what he said, as do I when I silently think this, not only during races, but in everyday life. If you're going to spend your valuable time doing something, do it to your best. God put you on this Earth and gave you what you have. Don't waste this gift. Get busy and do your best at whatever you put your mind

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