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December 13, 2000 Thanks from a college student I was just writing to tell you that you've done a great job with the website. I am a college student/runner and Steve Prefontaine is every runner's idol. Thanks for the website. Pat B.
December 17, 2000 Title This is a great web site and im glad to see people are still talking
about
December 12, 2000 Prefontaine / Olympics question Love your web site.
Steve Prothero
December 9, 2000 Title Hi I just created a page and it would be great if you could link me
up to
http://www.angelfire.com/sports/runpoem/pre.html Pre Fanatic, Matt S.
December 8, 2000 Looking for Pre memorabilia I am hoping that you can tell us where we can obtain any posters, etc.....any kind of keepsakes pertaining to this great athlete. My son-in-law is a marathon runner and this is his idle. I know he has the video and has read a book, but anything else you could suggest would be appreciated. Robert I.
December 5, 2000 Title I just spent the past hour looking at your website dedicated to Steve
Sincerely, Willie Steele
December 2, 2000 Title I have seen both movies and the documentary. I am confussed, when
did Steve
Kelly H.
November 29, 2000 Title Fantastic tribute to the Pre......he taught me to run flat out.....all
the
November 29, 2000 Title I wrote you a few times before when I had some questions.
I actually
Jack
November 24, 2000 Title My name is Bradley, and i run for my high-school Cross-Country
and Track
November 15, 2000 Title Hi my name is Miles. I was wondering if you know what
Miles B.
November 12, 2000 Title Great movie. Great story. Great web site. I was an Army Cobra attack helicopter gunship pilot in Germany when the Munich Olympics went to hell in a hand basket. The icing on the cake was watching Pre finishing fourth. He was one hell of a runner! CW3 (Retired) Louis R.
November 9, 2000 Title My name is Brandon Grimshaw, I'm a high school sr. in TX. I've run cross
country for a number of years in high school but no longer can because
of injury.. I am a HUGE Pre fan.. and now I'm writing a paper about him,
and his life in my college english class.. and I was looking at your site..
did you really know Pre? I would love to hear back from you if you have
the time to write..
November 6, 2000 Soundtrack ?? Hopefully you can help me. I saw Without Limits this evening,
great movie, but I was wondering if you know the name of the song that
is used as the films love theme?
October 26, 2000 Pre statue ?? Nike made a statue of Pre. Would you know anywhere I can get a small desk statue of him. Thank you! Darrell B.
October 22, 2000 Title All I can say is "WOW". I have watched "Without Limits" too many
times to
Billy Crudrup as Steve Prefontaine was an excellent casting choice.
I have
Your web site is AWESOME. Thank you.... Char
October 22, 2000 Title Hey, I am a huge fan of Steve Prefontaine. I also love the movie"Without
Hope to hear from you soon, Bradley A.
October 18, 2000 Title Hello. I am Katie and I am doing a biography on Prefontaine and I am having trouble finding information. Please send me all you know about Steve. Thank You Very Much,
October 16, 2000 Title I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed the Steve Prefontiane web page. I really did not know much about Steve until I watched Without Limits. I had college freinds from the northwest who spoke of him. Apparently he was an extraordinary individual and runner. I was wondering how close was the movie to the actual individaul? Teresa H.
October 4, 2000 Title Hello my name is Keith Miller I am a junior and run XC for a high school
in Indiana. I never heard of Steve Prefontaine until I joined XC. I've
read the
he's done and accomplished, and its inspired me to, no matter what everybody thinks, just got out there and run your heart out. I've been having pain in my leg and my hip and my
coach tells me to run
running through all the pain gives me an idea what "Pre" went through
in
and vowed never to lose again. He was running a sub 4 min., that is
doing. Even though my fastest time is only 18:54, what i've read today
about
gave me the confidence to just got out there and run, don't worry about
all
think to my self as i sit here writing this, I myself have never had
to
pain.
"Excruciating
pain is Birth, excruciating pain is Life,
Keith Miller
October 6, 2000 Title I am doing a speech on Prefontaine for my college speech class. I know a lot about him, but I needed factual information in writing for my professor. I found that information on your page. Thank you very much. Stephanie C.
October 10, 2000 Title I am a runner at the university of Southern Indiana and i have a
October 13, 2000 Title I would just like to start out by saying you did a wonderful job on
this
Michael
October 4, 2001 Title
Hello my name is Keith Miller I am a junior and run XC for a
Indiana. I never heard of Steve Prefontaine until I joined XC. I've
read the
he's done and accomplished, and its inspired me to, no matter what everybody thinks, just got out there and run your heart out. I've been having pain in my leg and my hip and my
coach tells me to run
running through all the pain gives me an idea what "Pre" went through
in
and vowed never to lose again. He was running a sub 4 min., that is
doing. Even though my fastest time is only 18:54, what i've read today
about
gave me the confidence to just got out there and run, don't worry about
all
think to my self as i sit here writing this, I myself have never had
to
pain.
"Excruciating
pain is Birth, excruciating pain is Life,
Keith Miller
October 4, 2001 Pre is Katie's hero Pre has been my hero as long as I can remember.
Katie Crowell
September 26, 2001 Title i was wondering if you know where i can get one of those shirts that
says "GO PRE". it was a yellow shirt with black letters. i don't
know if they are still made or not, but if you know how i could get one.
please inform me.
Date, 2001 Title -----Original Message-----
Hi, My wife and I are big fans of Without Limits. I know a soundtrack
has
thanks matthew
Text
Date, 2001 Title
-----Original Message-----
Sir or Madam, Do you know of where I could obtain ABC Soprts's coverage of Steve
Very truly yours,
Text
Date, 2001 Title -----Original Message-----
Hi Steve,
Regards, Kathy kharpster@home.com
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September 11, 2000 Title Dear Mr. Bence,
Sincerely, Melissa D. Satterwhite
September 10, 2000 Title first of great website. some excellant pictures. A question
though, i was
September 10, 2001 Title Your site was very good. Im speechless when it comes to Pre. I
was just
September 6, 2000 Title Please dont close the website,he is very important to me
August 22, 2000 Without Limits / Champions !! A little (!) slow, I am writing to let you know that Warner Bros.'
One of our fearless leaders, coach George Hall wrote this to our XC
email
"The Jenks high school boys X-C team attended the show
With great appreciation, and looking forward to supporting you more,
August 6, 2000 Pre and Mary Marckx
Mr. Bence, I love your website about the movie "WITHOUT LIMITS". I would
love to know
1. How & when did they meet?
Thank you very much. Please responed ASAP
August 2, 2000 Question of a scene in WIthout Limits I have a question I am hoping you can answer for me....Im the scene
where
July 23, 2000 Title I really enjoyed the movie Without Limits. I had never heard about
Chris S.
July 21, 2000 Track hi this is Jarad you dont know me but I whent to your
thank you
July 17, 2000 Theme music What is the theme song that is played at the beginning and end of the
movie?
Jarod
July 16, 2001 Runner from Israel I’m 18 years old boy from Israel.
Please replay to this e-mail, because I feel you are the only one I
can
Thanks Sharon S.
July 9, 2000 Title Hi. My name is Danielle Jackson. I just want to say that
I love the site
Danielle Jackson
July 11, 2000 T-Shirts Just wondering if you might have any Oregon T-Shirts or jerseys with
the
Bill M.
July 10, 2000 Title I just wanted to let you know how much I like your website. The
movie
July 12, 2000 Title I watched the movie on Steve Prefontaine a few months
Gayathri Nair
July 2, 2000 Current status of AAU My son recently discovered the "mile" (1500) and subsequently,
Pre's
Sylvia B
Jun 30, 2000 Website is great Hello Sir my name is Gavin Kennedy I am from Waterford in Ireland. I
am 18
June 29, 2000 Prefontaine classic tee shirts & posters
Is it possible to purchase any remaining t-shirts or posters from this
years
June 29, 2000 Mary's book please, if there is any way i can read her book, that would be the
-Andrew.
June 26, 2000 Bowerman Team roster I attended the Bowerman Family luncheon following the track meet and
found
June 25, 2000 Bowerman's team picture The (1962) picture is not 1962, it is 1967. I was on the team
at the time,
Herman B.
June 17, 2000 Title I love your site. I first saw PREFONTAINE on a recomendation from
a freind
Sincerely,
June 14, 2000 Title I just wanted to say that I really enjoyed your site...i just stumbled
upon
Jennifer
June 13, 2000 Title I just want to say that I thoroughly enjoyed your
website. I saw
June 13, 2000 Title Great website! I've been an avid runner since I was 12 years old,
and I've
I was hoping to find the movie "Prefontaine" on DVD, but I haven't had
any
Sincerely,
June 12, 2000 Title I am a big fan of pre I picture his races in my head when i run.i would
like
June 9, 2000 Title Nike was established in 1971. In the movie Without Limits, Pre
was not
May 17, 2000 Title Sorry it is so late my computer was down.
"Steve
Mike Darnell
May 13, 2001 Title Any idea where I can obtain a copy of Pre's 1972 olympic 5000 meter final?
May 13, 2000 Personal stats Hello : I'm am trying to obtain information on steve prefontane's
Height &
May 12, 2000 Title I am constantly amazed at how wonderful the Internet is. Thank you very much for the remarkable web page you put together.
I looked
I thought, since I had the opportunity, I'd try to ask you a question
along
Sincerely,
Ken Gleason
May 10, 2000 Llewellen and Stuber I just read your excellent web article on the 1962
Right now I'm writing an essay on the high jump. I
Ben Mellon
May 10, 2000 Title Hello,
May 4, 2000 Title My
name is micah. Im doing a report on pre for my social
would very much apreciate it if you would send my some information on
Micah
May 7, 2000 Title
My name is Mark and I live in Colorado Springs.
Steve inspired me as a
Sincerely, Mark Petta
May 2, 2000 Title I love movies but am not really a big sports fan. I happened to catch on Cinemax today "Without Limits". Now, I was born in 1970 (I'll be 30 this year) so I had never even heard about Steve "Pre" until today. I certainly didn't know that his coach was the founder of Nike!! I was remarkably drawn to the characters in the movie and just had to learn more about the real person called "Pre". So, I immediately went to the web for more info. I stumbled upon many sites that were criticizing this movie: bad plot, bad acting, "Could have been great but they blew it", "No comparison to Hoop Life" etc. Of course, I never saw the other movie so I had no comparison. All I can say is that any movie that would make me, a non-sports fan, go scrambling to the web to find out more about this real-life sports hero, couldn't be all that bad?? I thought the characters were fantastic and I really felt what was happening there. That doesn't happen to me with many movies. I thought the car accident scene (as morbid & sad as it was...) was very lifelike. I felt like I was in the car right along with him :( Then I finally came across your site on the Google Search Engine (my favorite! Enter "Steve Prefontaine" and your site comes up third...congrats!!) and thank God I did!! Real pictures, real info...just what I wanted. Thanks so very much!! I will enjoy the info found here for many times to come while I learn more about the fantastic "Pre". I applaud you for your effort and professionalism! BRAVO!! Julie
May 2, 2000 Title
My friends and i are extremely fascinated and motivated
by this
Pre Fan,
May 2, 2000 Title What a tribute...you were truly priveleged to have him as a friend,
and
May 1, 2000 Mary's book I have been informed that you are still in contact with Mary. Add my
name to
May 1, 2000 Poem about Pre I would like to know if it would be possible if you could print
me poem
May 1, 2001 A question First I wanted to thank you for the great site on Prefontaine.
I think is
Will Miller
"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the Gift..."
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April 30, 2000 Title
hello,
my name is dan. i'm a senior in high school here in new
April 30, 2000 Title WOW!!! well im just one of the many teenagers who has seen the
movies about
-Bryan
April 28, 2000 From Bob Smith - former LSU 800m runner Steve- I was checking for info on the Ncaa track meet
and I came across
Bob Smith ( LSU)
April 23, 2000 Title I JUST FOUND YOUR SITE AND IT HAS TO BE SAID THAT IT IS THE BEST, I
MEAN
April 21, 2000 Title I first heard of Steve Prefontaine about two years ago, before
Thanks.---Michael Kelly
April 21, 2000 Title I have thoroughly enjoyed reliving a GREAT period of Oregon track and
field
John Teising
April 15, 2000 Title I was wondering if you could send me any book titles or anything else
on
April 8, 2000 Title As a former runner myself, I just wanted to let you know that Without
Limits
April 1, 2000 Feedback on emails (from Illinois?) I want to thank all who were involved with the cyberwake decision. It is a very unselfish way to mourn a death. Bill Bowerman was and is great. His life will continue in all the people's hearts he touched over the years and the years to come. I have spent a great deal of time on the Bill Bowerman cyberwake website and it has been the most inspirational reading of real lives that I've ever seen. The most common reason for that is because it is "the real stuff". The real feedback from real people. I was hoping that a link might be put together for the website that could inform all of the people interested in attending the Prefontaine Classic on June 24th, 2000. I am sure the place is going to be packed with all the publicity the memorial has been getting. The website has take marketing to the next level. I am sure everyone agrees with that. I figured Steve Bence could make this happen for all the 4 day vacationers planning to attend that special track meet and memorial on June 24, 2000. No pressure Steve, but not like you are not used to it. You should be proud to have shared the cover of a program with Pre. I am sure your contributions to the team were the reasons for that recognition along with Pre. I was hoping that a big party was going to be organized ahead of time, so we all could meet some of these athletes of the past. It could also bring people togehter who made the journey. It is always nice to talk about running and ways to improve training techniques. Something to keep in mind as a possibility. Thank you Steve Bence for looking into this. The e-mails were great to read through. It is nice to know that people are seeking the truth about themselves through running in whatever pace one goes at. Running is a way of life. As Jim Ryun once told me when I met him at the Jr. Olympics in Kansas City at age 12, "Run with God" he said as he signed the autograph with exactly the same words. Thank you for your time and I hope to hear from you soon, Tim B.
March 27, 2000 Watched both movies Excellent Web site I found it linked from the IMDB. I have seen both of the Prefontaine movies and was interested in more information to fill in the story and to judge the movie's accuracy. Both the Prefontaine and Without Limits were excellent and it is difficult to determine which is the best. I was impressed with how real the recreation of the competition recreations were. The photos on your site were helpful, particularly of his girl friend. For some reason I like pictures when reading biographies. I read a lot of biographies and the first thing I look for are pictures. There is something about seeing the actual faces that brings a person to life, no matter how good the biography is. Thanks for the great site. Also, the link to buy the poster did not work. Sincerely, David P. P.S. With these movies about Prefontaine, I have been watching for ESPN Classic to show some clips they must have in their ABC archives. I would love to watch the 72 Olympic race again (I believe I saw it when I was 13 in 72 on television). Again thanks for the site!
March 26, 2000 Keep the memory alive Thank you for keeping the memory of one of the TRUE CHAMPIONS alive. There are many talented athletes, but few real champions. This I know from personal experience. Cherish The Journey http://community.webtv.net/cyronet/WebWonders
March 23, 2000 Wishes Mary would publish her book Dear Steve: Thank you for your wonderful website on Pre. I was surprised to learn that Mary Marckx has written a book on her life with Pre but hasn't published it. Do you know if she has plans to publish the book? I wish she would because I would love to read it. I have seen both Pre movies as well as read the book Tom Jordan wrote and although I enjoyed all 3, there are discrepencies between them all. I would love to read a book by someone who actually knew Pre well. I hope she eventually gets it published. Let me know if you have any info on this. Nicole
March 22, 2000 Would love to read Mary's book Hi. I love your site. It is very informative! How can I get a hold of PRE DESTINY? I would love to read it. Thank you, K Kain
March 21, 2000 Illinois - Liked the pictures of Pre Dear Mr. Bence: I spend very little time on the web, but I must comment that it was really fun just now to whip through those pictures of Pre et al. Craig
March 21, 2000 Queens, New York - Pre is amazing I was flipping through the channels one day when I first saw the movie "Prefontaine". Amazing is the only word to describe from what I saw I was not even born when Pre died, and I cannot believe the impression he made on so many people, he had such a will to win. I think you have a great site, Pre's story is fascinating to say the least!! You cant teach what Pre had ....... Sincerely, Michael
March 20, 2000 Amazing athlete - the Nike swoosh reminds him of Pre I think your website is great. Thanks also for updating it. I never knew who Steve Prefontaine was until I saw the movie "Without Limits". Now I want to read everything I can get my hands on about him. I also bought the book by Tom Jordan and watched "Prefontaine" last night. What an amazing athlete. He was the last of a dying breed, always true to himself. He had a short, incredible life and had so much influence on the world of running. Whenever I'm in a store and see the "Nike Swoosh" logo, I think of him and Bowerman. Can't wait to see the Prefontaine Classic in June, will they air "Fire on the Track" again? Thanks very much.
March 19, 2000 Columbus, Ohio - the movie can relate to everyone I have watched the movie "Without Limits" now for about the fourth time and love it. I am no where near being a runner but love that movie. I think it can relate to everyone. I was just curious to know what all that was put into the movie was fiction and what all was accurate. If you have any insight please let me know. Thank you, Erik
March 19, 2000 West Virginia - movie made him want to run Hi, my name is Michael. I'm 15 years old and I'm from WV. I watched the movie "Without Limits" about a thousand times. I love the movie. This movie has made me start running. It has changed my way of life by wanting to run and get more active. I was wondering if i can e-mail anyone from the movie. Please send me information back if you can. I would love to talk to some of the characters Thank you, Mike
March 15, 2000 Melbourne, Australia - an emotional story Hi, My name is Kristy - I live in Melbourne, Australia. I recently rented the video "Without Limits". Something I have been waiting to do for ages, and hired it on its first day released! I used to work at Nike in Melbourne and teared up, both with inspiration and sadness, when told of the story about Steve Prefontaine at my induction to the company. I would like to know when the movie "Prefontaine" was released, as I phoned my local video store and they have no record of it. Also, the purchase of merchandise, is the internet the only source, or do you know of Australian contacts that would sell some. The casting of Billy Crudup as Pre was purely delightful on the eyes also (not demeaning his acting talent by any means!). There is one photo in particular of Pre that I find captivating. It is a close up photo of his face only, after a race I believe, and he is extremely intense and focused. It was also used in the movie "Without Limits" amoungst newspaper clippings and photos whown when he died. Do you know where this photo can be purchased?? I have many close friends who are triathletes and have competed in the Hawaiin Triathlon several times, to watch their determination and sheer will, is an amazing site, as was the movie and storey of Pre. I alikened Pre to Phar Lap and both are two VERY amazing and unique creatures, that you can't help but 'think' afterwards. Regards - Kristy
March 9, 2000 Will make a "pilgrimage" to Coos Bay Steve, I did see Without Limits multiple times (I have it on tape now too). It is infinitely better than "Prefontaine" My favorite part is when Bowerman is measuring Pre's foot and looks up and says, "Welcome to the University of Oregon, I'm Bill Bowerman". And Pre says "I know. I'm Steve Prefontaine." And Bowerman says, "I know." I get chills. Anyway, I can understand why Mary won't publish her personal and cherished memories of her time with Steve. It seems fitting that he is still making noise, even in the afterlife. Myself and two friends want to make a "pilgrimage" to Coos Bay in September to run in the 10k. It is just a pipe dream right now, but we talk about it all the time. In the meantime we'll just keep running our trails with our Prefontaine Memorial Hill (it's a killer) and our Bowerman Loop (named the day after Christmas). Maybe we'll name something after you. (Like a water station) Deb (Just kidding about the water station)
March 8, 2000 A romantic at heart - does Mary still feel Pre's presence ? I visited your Pre website today. As always whenever I read anything about him, I am moved. I think you did a great job, but I am disappointed that Mary decided not to publish her book. The prologue on your site is such a teaser. Do I understand correctly that she still feels Steve's presence in a paranormal way? I certainly hope so because that would be so wonderful and comforting for her. Not to mention the scads of Pre fans like myself, who no matter how much I learn or read about him, can't erase the fact that he is still dead. Sometimes it's easy to forget when you're reading old race summaries or articles or watching the movie. Then it really sucks when you remember that he's dead. Anyway, thanks again for the site and try to convince Mary to publish her book. I'm dying to find out more about them because I'm such a romantic at heart. Deb
March 6, 2000 A great story Never heard of him until I saw the movie yesterday. What a great story and what a great athlete. Go Pre! Todd
March 3, 2000 Thanks for the school report info Thanks for all the info that you gave me it helped me. I have seen both Prefontaine movies and loved them. Eric
March 1, 2000 School Report Dear Steve, Hello. I'm a 15 year old runner who is doing a report on my hero for school and I am doing Steve Prefontaine. I just need info on the 1972 5000m race. Details of it lap by lap and a copy of the race would be wonderful for my report and my personal Prefontaine collection. I would be thankful for any help you can give me. Eric please write back very soon {report is soon due}
March 1, 2000 Keep the memory of Pre alive Hi Steve, First of all I appreciate your site dedicated to the athelete that I esteem above all others for what he achieved and for what he would have achieved. I was studying at Lane College in Eugene in 72. After we won the national cross country championships in Florida that year Mr. Bowerman and Pre gave us a luncheon and congratulated us for the title; it is one of my favorite memories. At the end of the exerpt from Mary's book she recommends referring to the "bibliography" at the back of the book; but I could not find that. Is it available? I have become rather fixated on Pre's life over the last few months having seen both of the movies and read Tom Jordan's book. Sometimes when I run, at night especially, I feel, or at least imagine I do, Pre's presence during the run and easily pick up the pace; its an exciting imagination at the least and makes me look forward to the next run and meeting. Out of curiosity, did Steve have many encounters with Christians, besides Jim Ryun, during his "run" on this earth? I hope that Mary does publish her book. I'm sure many people would love to read it; I sure would. Thank you for indulging me and for the work you have done to keep the memory of Pre alive. Sincerely,
(later) Thank you for your quick response to my e-mail. Are there any other books besides the one written by Tom Jordan, about the life of Pre? If there are please tell me where I might order them from. How do you like the "Bowerman" shoes that I have been reading about? Sorry for all the questions, but as you can see I have a great interest in Mr. Bowerman, Pre and anyone involved with U of O and running during that time period. I have not found any books written by Mr. Bowerman, but if there is any available I would like to find out where to get them as well. Just being there as a runner at a time when, is it true, that the best,
most talented runners that Eugene/U of O ever assembled
Thanks again.
February 28, 2000 Go Pre Tee? Any idea where I could buy a "Go Pre" T-shirt? Thanks for your help. Mike
February 24, 2000 Actual Footage? Is there any way to get a tape of the 5000 at Munich? The actual footage. I liked your internet site. Hope you are doing well. Thanks, Sam
February 23, 2000 Atlanta, Georgia - outstanding tribute to Pre Dear Mr. Bence, I have long been a fan of Steve Prefontaine. Your website is by
far the best one out there. I recently saw the movie "Without Limits"
and found the website as a link on your site. In reading about the
movie, I was intrigued and happy to know that so many people who knew Steve
personally were involved in making it come together. He was a true
inspiration to those of us who
I also read about Mary Marckx' book "Pre Destiny". Do you know if she would ever reconsider publishing it? If it's at all possible, would you pass some information on to her? I too lost someone very special to me when I was only 21 (I am 36 now). He was not only a boyfriend, but a best friend as well. When I read Mary's comments about Steve, I couldn't help but think that her book might help others heal. I don't know how she got through it. I too can completely understand her feelings about having a bond with someone even after they're gone. I just wanted her to know that there are so many people out here who continue to sort out not only life but facing death as well. Maybe she would reconsider someday in the spirit that it might help those of us who are left behind. I understand all about the fight with ghosts. In any case, if the status of her book ever changes, would you please let me know? Thanks! And thank you for bringing and keeping Steve Prefontaine "alive" to inspire younger generations who didn't get a chance to know him first hand. Sincerely,
February 20, 2000 From a friend Hi B - We were looking thru some Marathon websites looking for info on marathons in our region and found one down in Fiji for June 17. As we were doing so, we came accross your interview with Don Allison about your consulting on the movie "Without Limits" which then moved us to go get the movie. We enjoyed both the interview and the movie. Well done. The kids thought there was too much kissy-kissy (and of course Hiroko and I didn't think it was explicit enough). It reminded me of how much we missed by not seeing him run in Montreal. Take care and keep up the good work. Say hello to Mary for us. Jim/Hiroko/Sho/Kristi
February 14, 2000 Sorry about Bill Bowerman Steve, Very sorry to read about Coach Bowerman, though. I am sure everyone there must be taking it hard. I rerented Without Limits. Nice shot of you on the bar stool. Best regards,
January 29, 2000 From a high school classmate Steve, I was watching a great movie, "Without Limits", 1998, Billy Crudup and
Donald Sutherland. At the end of the movie I saw, Track Consultant, Steve
Bence. I want to say that this is you. You work for Nike, this movie was
about Steve Prefontaine the runner in the early 70's and Bowerman that
was involved with Nike.
January 25, 2000 Two thumbs up Mr. Bence, I had not even heard of Steve Prefontaine until I had seen the movie made about his short and wonderful life after high school. I am not a very easy person to get too, unless it is something heartfealt or patriotic. You have two thumbs up here! Sincerely, Jason
January 11, 2000 Pre is his hero Mr. Bence, I do not know if you received my last e-mail. I was the one who would like to meet you as well as Mary. Please e-mail me. I would love to talk to you more. Pre is my hero. Thank You, Frank
January 7, 2000 Bowerman a great teacher Dear Mr. Bence, I would be more than happy to contribute to the Oregon track team. Bill Bowerman has taught me to believe in myself and that anything is possible. Even though that I have never met Mr. Bowerman before, I feel
that he has taught me much more than any of my track coaches have.
From readings and other stuff, he has taught me that hard work,
patience and believing in yourself will get you farther in life.
He has taught me that track is more than just winning races, trophies and
other stuff like that. I would like
I hope to hear from you soon. Thank you. Sincerly, Jeff
January 4, 2000 A huge Pre fan Mr. Bence, Man, you must feel like you ran with a GOD now that Steve is having all these movies made about him. I am a HUGE Pre fan. I wish I was running in his era. I would like to know what it felt like whaen he came on the track in person? I have a lot of Pre things from the inter-net and what ever else I can find. I would kill for a Go Pre shirt, as well as meeting you and Mary in person. I am just sitting here in awe writting to someone who ran with the MAN. Your web site is the best on the net. If you could foward me some other e-mail address for other team mates I would love it. I would love to chat with you some more about your career as well as Steve's some day. Thank You (keep up the work on the web site) Frank Davis
January 4, 2000 Pre is a Hero Since Christmas, I've already seen the movie four times. I hadn't heard much about Pre before the movie, but now he is a hero of mine. I love his philosophy. I love the soundtrack to the film, and I wondered if you knew if it is available at all. Go Pre! Thank you, Steven
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