As a marathoner I did find the movie inspiring. I first saw it when I was going to a regional state meet for Cross Country (the three mile) in High School. In response to the other comment, yes Prefontaine was a stuck up SOB. Most top athletes are. If you are the best-you are the best and you will not give up that title without a fight. Pre gave a fight to get the title and he refused to let it go. In order to be the best, you have to have the self confidence in yourself to make it there. Goals must be set. Pre made his goals known to the world and even if he failed, he still acted like he won because that is what it takes to be the best, to even compete with the best. Which is what Pre was and what he did.
Review of Prefontaine
