EPISODE · Jul 18, 2024 · 34 MIN
Running Legend Steve Prefontaine
from How to Take Over the World · host Ben Wilson
"Some people create with words or with music or with a brush and paints. I like to make something beautiful. When I run, I like to make people stop and say, ‘I’ve never seen anyone run like that before.’ It’s more than just a race, it’s style. It’s doing something better than anyone else." Steve Prefontaine is one of the great legends of the running world. In this episode, we cover his remarkable story and talk about the strategies, tactics, and work habits that made him so effective. ----- Sponsors: Founders Podcast ----- Writing, production, and sound editing by Ben Wilson with support from Michael Lackner. * This episode is brought to you by Helix Sleep. Go to HelixSleep.com/TakeOverPod for 20% off your purchase. * This episode is brought to you by Incogni. Go to Incogni.com/takeover for 60% off. ----- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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"Some people create with words or with music or with a brush and paints. I like to make something beautiful. When I run, I like to make people stop and say, ‘I’ve never seen anyone run like that before.’ It’s more than just a race, it’s style. It’s doing something better than anyone else." Steve Prefontaine is one of the great legends of the running world. In this episode, we cover his remarkable story and talk about the strategies, tactics, and work habits that made him so effective. ----- Sponsors: Founders Podcast ----- Writing, production, and sound editing by Ben Wilson with support from Michael Lackner. * This episode is brought to you by Helix Sleep. Go to HelixSleep.com/TakeOverPod for 20% off your purchase. * This episode is brought to you by Incogni. Go to Incogni.com/takeover for 60% off. ----- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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