of the Road Runners Club of America Fred Lebow (1932–1994) – long-time head of the NY Road Runners and creator of the "big city" marathon format Bill Rodgers – influential runner as both an open and master runner Steve Roland "Pre" Prefontaine (January 25, 1951 – May 30, 1975) 1971 Olympiad, lifetime runner, 1970s running icon, auto-accident death. See also Eco-running ChiRunning Ernst van Aaken London UnderRound Orienteering Racewalking 20 km walk Wheelchair racing References External links Running Running Physical exercise Aerobic exercise