THE FRONT RUNNER The Life of Steve Prefontaine

This biography of one of America's best distance runners, Steve Prefontaine, captures his spirit, accomplishments, and maverick personality wonderfully. Narrator Roger Wayne sets the pace, so to speak, in a comfortable style. He creates a commanding, almost upper-crust, voice for pioneering coach Bill Bowerman; his accents and cadence seem to fit the legendary running coach's personality. The audiobook covers the life of "Pre," a fan favorite whose personality helped bolster the sport and who tragically died young in a car accident. Wayne knows when to treat the topics at hand with an easygoing tone and when to be more serious. Throughout, the narration is in sync with the author's well-researched book. M.B. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: JULY 2025]