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March 15, 1999 Canada - Pre is her hero Hey, Did you really know Steve Prefontaine? He has been my hero as long as I can remember. If you could send me any information on him that would be great. I live in Canada so it is hard to find information on him. Please write back soon. Pre fan, Melissa
March 10, 1999 Thanks for awesome site Dear Steve Bence, Thanks for your awesome Pre site. The content alone is quite inspiring for my running, but so, too, is the fact that the producer (you) is/was actually of the Pre generation of star distance runners (and a former teammate, to boot!). Regards, Jud Santos
PS - I was wondering, what's your running like these days? Do you compete at all?
March 9, 1999 A deep and lasting impact Hi! I'm responding to your web page invitation to e-mail you because I wanted to thank everyone who had a hand in creating Without Limits. This movie had a deep and lasting impact on me. I had not heard of Pre or either of the films about him. I just picked it up on a hunch at the video store. I watched it twice before returning it. I sat down and cried after the second time, not because he died, but because he lived!! So passionately; so optimistically; just so much. Positive Passion is so critical to life. I wish Mary Marckx would publish her book so that we could get more of an inner glimpse of him. Someone who has been emotionally close has a unique access to how he created himself. So thank you for your web-page too, it has a lot of great stuff on it. I wish all the creative hands in the film had e-mails so I could thank them. My life has been different since I saw it. Sincerely- Raya B.
March 7, 1999 Without Limits - a great movie I just saw Without Limits last night and I thought it was a great movie! I am a long distance runner for my high school and I find movies about running extremely inspirational. I was wondering if you have any tips on which ones are the best (I've already seen 'Prefontaine', 'Chariots of Fire', and obviously 'Without Limits') Thanks! -K.C.
March 6, 1999 Pre pics I'm a 17 year-old-track and x-country runner and I had an idea for a T-shirt and I was looking for a picture of Pre with his foot all bloody like it was in the movie. Can you help me? I would really appreciate it if you could. Thanks. Ryan
March 6, 1999 Outstanding and Amazing I have been a very avid and competitive runner since junior high 15 years ago. I watched "Without Limits" last night and was moved. It was an outstanding and amazing movie and story about an outstanding and amazing athlete and man. I have been thinking and talking about it all day long. I would like to purchase a University of Oregon Track sweatshirt. Can you point me in the right direction? Thank you, Andrew
March 6, 1999 Which is real ? I've seen both prefontaine movies, the one starring jared leto and just recently the one starring billy crudup. i'm just wondering which facts are true? they have the same events but different ways they happened. like when pre ran the 1970 nationals on a hurt foot, was it because of the pool like in the first one or because of a girl in the second one? in the second movie they implied he stopped training and began working at a bar and then started up again. but in the first one he never stopped training he just had problems with motivation. and in the second movie, you can't tell if he's still with his girlfriend because he treats her like crap and they skip over the whole AAU thing. that's my thoughts on the movies. i was just wondering.
March 6, 1999 Pre Dear Mr. Bence: I discovered your website a few days ago, after researching Steve Prefontaine, after renting the movie "Without Limits" (which I just reviewed for my fitness column in the company newsletter). Great site. I get a much better perspective on Prefontaine the
man, not necessarily the "myth". There are times when I think the
guy was
March 1999 Pre Dear Steve, Thanks for emailing me back. I just wanted to tell you that I
finished
My wife went to Catholic school, graduating from Holy Child Academy,
so she
Hope things are going well. I will talk to you when I finally
get their
Take care, Mike S.
March 2, 1999 Pre Dear Steve,
March 1, 1999 Pre hello
March 1, 1999 Pre TO WHom It May Concern,
February 25, 1999 Pre
Thanks. Our URL is <http://www.billrodgers.com>
Leo Lashock
February 25, 1999 Pre My boys and I waited for months to see it on the big screen in the
February 25, 1999 Pre I am a huge "Pre" fan and was wondering if you had any pre items you
could
February 25, 1999 Pre Oh I'm sorry. I hope you din't think I wanted you to o all the work.
I
eric
February 24, 1999 Pre PRE-Destined Is that the name of the Mary Marckx book? I
need to know how to get a
February 24, 1999 Pre Hi, I attend Richard Stockton College of New jersey. I run track
for
February 24, 1999 Pre Hello,
Leo
February 22, 1999 Love the website My son (11) has seen both films on Pre and is a new fan. Your
website is
February 22, 1999 Goals Granted Pre was a phenomanal one of a kind runner. I think it's funny
that
February 20, 1999 Loved the movie Steve, My mother rented the movie for me Wednesday. I loved it. At the end of the movie it showed the credits and although it said your name at the end I don't remember your character. I wanted to ask you if you know where I can find some info on Gerry Lindgren. I have found a couple of web sites with him on it. Do you know his story? steve c.
February 20, 1999 Dayton, Ohio Could you please tell me if Without Limits is still playing in theaters in Dayton, OH? Thank You!
February 20, 1999 Enjoyed the website I just wanted to let you know that I enjoyed your website. I was a runner in highschool (1980's) and my older brother used to talk about Steve Prefontaine. I suppose I feel some sort of sentimentality because my brother was a track runner and passed away when he was 25 in a drowning accident. I rented the movie Without Limits last night and enjoyed it very much. It must have been a thrill for you to run for the University of Oregon and be in the same league as Steve Prefontaine. I entertain the notion of starting running again and feel catapulted into the past when looking at your website. I was a "pretty good" female distance runner and probably would have done better had not injury and lack of mental toughness gotten the better of me. I have a Finnish background and have read the Lasse Viren book over and over again. He was a great runner as well. To double in the 5,000 and 10,000 in the 72 and 76 Olympics! However, I am very interested in purchasing the book about Steve Prefontaine and reading that. Anyway, just wanted to say that I enjoyed your website! Anne P.
February 19, 1999 Pre enthusiast I enjoyed the movie, but dramatic additions really stuck out. I understand the Why's, but I feel it harmed the movie to dramatize a fantasticly inspirational story. However,...great flick. I am interested in Pre memorabilia, and curious as to whether you may have information on where to look. Thanks for you help, and I am no critic, so take my opinion for what it is worth. Yet, thanks for asking for it. Kevin
February 13, 1999 Very authentic - moved to tears Hola, Just wanted to let you know that I really liked your Pre site. Very authentic. The last photo, the one of the place where he was killed with the little rock that says Pre ... well it just about moved me to tears. Thanks for opening up your memories and your photos for us to share. Best, cate
February 11, 1999 Hampstead, New Hampshire - Great website >My son is reading the book about Steve tonight and has seen the movie
Shirneen
February 10, 1999 Fire on the Track I would like to get a copy of the documentary video entitled Fire On The Track: The Steve Prefontaine Story. I appreciate any help you can give me on this.
February 8, 1999 Wisconsin - Fascinated by Pre Hello, My name is Maggie and I am a 16 year old runner in Wisconsin. I just finished watching a movie on Steve Prefontaine, and I am so completely fascinated by this individual whom you have had the privilege to know. I have been reading on him on the Internet for two hours, when I came upon your web-site. (which by far is the most interesting and most complete!!) I was so motivated after learning the story of Pre that I immediately went into my room, began to lift and do abs, and set my alarm clock early to go run before school tomorrow. I am not by any means an amazing runner like Pre, but I did win the 1998 WISAA Cross Country Championship. (that is private schools only; there are about 18 runners that are faster than me in the public schools in Wisconsin). This year will be my first year running track. I am very excited. I'm determined to win another state championship. Pre, and your entire Oregon team have been sparked intense inspiration in me. I was just wondering if there is anything more you can tell me?? I would be more than thrilled to hear anything (on your experiences running, on Pre, or any ideas on how to get an edge above all other competition). Are you still involved in running? Do you coach? I would be more than happy to hear from you --- your experience and accomplishments are remarkable. Well, even if you do not have time to respond, thank you for such a great web site!! It's awesome! Sincerely, Maggie P.S. My uncle was on the US National Team a few years back. (Clem Grum is his name) Pretty cool, huh?? Maybe someday, I could get to that point!!
February 5, 1999 Brookline, Mass - Wow ! >Hi, my name's Brandon Rowe-Kim. I'm a16 year old distance runner
from
February 5, 1999 Very good job Mr. Bence, >I saw your Steve Prefontaine web page on the internet and I have to
say
Do you have any more information on him? For example where he was buried, and where Coos Bay is exactly? I'm researching the University of Oregon partically from the drama program and partically from curiousity to see where Pre went. I know a woman who went to school with Pre and she speaks of him frequently, or at least answers my questions whenever I ask. If you could get back to me, I'd be extremely grateful. ~Natalie There isn't anything you can't learn with the right training, the right
teacher. There isn't any talent you can't go out and get.
February 2, 1999 Woodbridge, Virginia - In awe of Pre Mr Bence, I am Prefontaine nutcase i have been in awe of Pre and his life sincs i began running 10 years ago i was in fifth grade and i was in the school library and i picked up a running book because i wanted to learn a little for a report i was doing for english and when i got to the part about pre it gave me chills and and me want to try running well i did and i somewhat exceled and i xeroxed that story and still have it today but i really became engrossed after my sophmore year after my father died because he was killed by a massive heartattack that was genetic and i went home and the first thing i did was grab my nikes and went for a runn faste and farther than i ever had before and it did help me to relax i went on later that season to run in 4s for a mile and low 16 s for xc well i am 21 now and i desperaltly want that form back so i am steady training but i would love to possibly get sound clips for my computer and posters books and anything that is out about the man that gave me goosebumps and inspired me. i am in the army now and last year i had a surgery that kept me off my feet for sometime and i worked at the army 10 miler were dan browne won and i said to myself that could be me and so now here i am so if you can help please do even with training schedules as well Thank you, Michael
January 28, 1999 When ? Hey will this movie ever come out so I can buy it.
January 27, 1999 Cool pictures I really like you story on pre i knew a lot and now i know even more oh and i found some cool pictures i haven't seen before of my hero. Ben
January 26, 1999 Further Information My name is Josh Reece and I am very interested in Steve Prefontaine.
I run
January 25, 1999 Help Hello I am a swimmer on the United States national team headed for Sydney in 2000. I have had problems recently with our governing body and thier wavering support and double-sided views on athlete support. A recent drop in finacial help has caused many of the top ranked U. S. Swimmers to fall into the poverty level. I understand this is what Pre fought for and I am a huge and I mean huge Pre fan and admire what he did for the sport of running. I need motivation as these athletes have called on me to lead them in a rally for support of our elite athletes. We are all willing and want to give back to this sport and this seems like a great way to do that as well. I am interested in Steve's word's and yours. I am very familiar with Steve's speech the to the press about paying his electric bills like any other american and so forth and athletes being left out to pasture after college. In fact it is on my homepage in quotes. Our program needs reconstruction
and I have been asked to lead the fight. I am telling you now Steve
Prefontaine and the accomplishments of all you guys are my motivation.
Any help you can give will be so greatly appreciated. tommorrow I
am writing a letter to our big publisher in the sport of swimming at "Swimming
World" magazine and I
I was forced to decline a trip to Europe in order to find a minimum wage job to support my training. I did this in protest. I hope you can offer some guidance and maybe some motivation. Thank you for your time. Most Sincerely, Bobby
January 25, 1999 Class Project - Thanks Dear Mr. Bence, I would like to thank you for taking time to write me back about using the photos that are in your website Without Limits. Sincerely Yours, Jared
January 22, 1999 Enjoyed reading about Pre >just wanted to let you know that i enjoyed reading your collection
about
January 22, 1999 Denver, Colorado - Class Project >Dear Bence, > My name is Jared Sloan
and I am a student at Arvada High near
January 19, 1999 Brenham, Texas - Pre Memorabilia Dear Steve, My name is Billy Johnston, I am a cross country and track and field coach in Brenham, Tx. I have a strong interest in memorabilia of track and field, in specific Steve Prefontaine. I sam looking for pictures, posters, cards, etc. I am also looking for old footage of past races, Olympic Trials, National Championships, and the Olympics. I am interested in mostly distance races, example-Pre's 5,000 in 1972, Billy Mills 10,000 final, Seb Coe's and Ovett's battles. If you have any information about such merchandise would you let me know. Thanks
January 19, 1999 Seattle, Washington - Pre Pics for office Steve, I enjoyed your Prefontaine page and all of the pictures. I am a new attorney and former Stanford runner who is trying to "customize" my office w/ a few wall hangings. What I want to do is blow up and frame a black and white of Pre running. Do you have any idea how I might get access to such pictures? Thanks again for putting together a great Pre page. Wish I had been a runner back when you and Pre were running. At the time, I was just learning to walk. Take care. Mark R.
January 14, 1999 Rent or buy the movie ? Okay. I was at your website about Steve Prefontaine and I have been looking for such a long time since they started talking about it a long time ago in this magazine Iget (Runner's World if you've ever heard about it). nyways and I can never find it like in movie stores or anything so I don't know how I can rent it. But do you know? jenell
January 14, 1999 Hey ! Wait a second. Are you Steve Bence???
January 11, 1999 Really enjoyed the info on Pre Steve Really enjoyed your info on Pre. I saw pre run in a indoor meet in Portland,OR in January 1972. It was the only race I saw him run in person. After that race, I was a diehard Pre fan. I would like to see someone make a VHS tape of Pre's most memorable races from start to finish. I would be one of the first to purchase it. Anyway, thanks again and "GO PRE"
January 7, 1999 Sacremento, California - Why no marketing for the movie ? I just wondered, given all the good reviews, called 9th best film of 1998 by Time, and the fact "Without Limits" is a very good movie, why was there absolutly NO marketing of the film? I was lucky enough to catch the movie at a very small theater in Santa Cruz, CA, and once again when it came to Sacramento, CA. However, both times, there was not even a single ad in the paper. It easily could have been missed. This was a good movie, not just for runners, but for non-runners alike. Why wasn't this marketed as a Tom Cruise film? Robert Grove
January 4, 1999 Pre Memorabilia My name is Billy Johnston, I am a high school cross country and track coach and also a runner. I have become a collector of old track and cross country memorabilia. I have purchased some old Sports Illustrated with Pre on the cover. I am interested in purchasing some more items. If you have any information about any old Pre memorabilia please E-mail me, thanks
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