Ever wonder what happens to world-famous runners after they leave the spotlight? Maybe they become reality TV starts, like Bruce Jenner, or the focus of a scandal like Marion Jones. Either way, you rarely hear about them doing anything spectacular to change the world of running after the media loses their trail. For this reason, I was surprised to find out how much veteran runner Jeff Galloway has achieved in his life.

For those of you who don't know, Jeff Galloway is a lifetime runner who had his heyday in the 1970s as an Olympic marathon runner. He was on the track back in the day when famous runners like Steve Prefontaine were getting their props. Yet, unlike a lot of his fellow runners, he took all of the knowledge he gained as a runner back to the people. He didn't just keep it to himself or only share it with a select few.

Jeff Galloway is responsible for penning several best-selling books on running as well as devising the Run-Walk method. In addition, he opened up athletic stores, hosted fitness camps and shared his knowledge worldwide with running coaches. A large proponent of injury-free running, Jeff Galloway has set a standard for anyone who wants to be a lifetime runner without wearing down their body. Overall, his contribution to the world of running is great.

Today, Galloway lives in Atlanta with his wife and sons. He continues to run and teach others about his chosen sport. His life is a testimony to all that a runner can do in his profession - on and off the track.

Steve Prefontaine is a runner who showed the world what it meant to give 100-percent. Find out how.

What I hate about going to the mall are the perfume girls. They always seem to be huddle around the same spot behind the perfume counter gossiping, chatting and looking their noses down on people who actually want to buy perfume. Yet, the biggest thing that upsets me is the fact that I don't think they are giving me their full effort. Their service feels like sloppy seconds and it makes me angry. I just want to get help from a perfume girl who is ready to give 100-percent. Is that too much to ask?

Giving 100-percent definitely means different things to different people. For instance, for a sleek, fit runner, giving 100-percent might mean running five miles every day. However, on the other hand, for a heavy, unfit runner, giving 100-percent might mean running one mile every day. Either way, each individual is giving his full effort. He's doing his best. This is what turns a person into a great athlete and why runner Steve Prefontaine excelled during his day.

What I love about Steve Prefontaine is that no matter what situations he faced in his running career, he gave 100-percent. The first glimpse you get of his drive was in 1966 when he was a freshman at Marshfield High School in Coos Bay, Ore. It was during this time that he failed to qualify for the Oregon State Meet and spent the next two years building up his skills and body until he finally was able to qualify in 1969. The end result was Prefontaine setting several national high school records. It was a finale he would have never seen without all of his hard work.

Unfortunately, Steve Prefontaine died at age 24 in a car crash. Yet, his legacy still lives on. "Pre's Rock" is a memorial boulder set up for this runner where fans can go to in remembrance of him. "Pre's Rock" is a reminder of the excellence of his running career and the fact that he gave 100-percent. It is a mentality that we call can use in our daily life whether we apply it to running, school or spraying perfume on a potential customer at the mall. The bottom line is this: if you want 100-percent out of life, you must give 100-percent to your life. It's a math equation that equals out every time.