Konstanze Klosterhalfen, Reece Prescod, and Dafne Schippers are elite athletes at the top of their game. Arguably, however, they're not yet even in their prime and their very best years could likely still be ahead of them. In a new series of videos with Nike, Klosterhalfen, Prescod, and Schippers give insight into what it takes to perform on a world stage and the commitment it takes to achieve greatness.

Propelled by the new Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo, the runners share unique stories of passion and determination that have made them the elite athletes they are. In addition, each took part in an exclusive Q&A session that goes behind-the-scenes and deep dives on their training regimes, motivations, goals, and more.

To paint a full picture of each athlete, we've got all three videos plus interview highlights below. Keep reading to find out more and hit up nike.com to grab the Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo — a special Berlin edition also drops August 9.

Konstanze Klosterhalfen

How does your typical training day look?

Many people might think you just start running and that’s it. But there are many things to bear in mind: for example, coordination training to optimize your running technique. Warm-up and stretching are important for training the ankle joint.

How do you mentally prepare yourself for a three-kilometer race?

I try to focus and remind myself that I’m well prepared. And, of course, I go to bed early.

You’ve had some great successes but you’ve also suffered some defeats. What did you learn from them?

First and foremost, you’re simply disappointed because you invested a lot of time and energy. But then I talk to my coach and my family and I try to see it positively. I ask myself, “What I can learn from this?” That’s my strategy: learn from your mistakes and look ahead.

How can Nike’s new Pegasus Turbo running shoe support you?

That’s very simple: it feels good and it fits perfectly. A running shoe must match its wearer’s individual running behavior. The sole of the Pegasus Turbo actually gives energy back to me, and that’s especially helpful toward the end of a race.

Reece Prescod

You worked in a bar and a DIY store before you became a full-time athlete. Tell us a bit about your life before Nike started to support you.

I worked in a bar and a golf club. There were lots of events. I started at 6 pm and finished around 4 am, but it was really fun. I had a lot of pals, so I really enjoyed it. I also worked as a personal trainer and at Homebase, a DIY store that sells everything from kitchens to bathrooms. I learned a lot about everything and acquired good life skills that are not related to track.

Winning is always best, but how do you cope with defeats?

Racing is an experience. If you run your best race and somebody beats you, you can’t really complain. Somebody else had more talent than you. All you can do is go back to your coach and see what you can do to improve. Losing isn’t always bad. You can learn a lot from it. But, of course, you try to minimize the chance of losing and you prepare for each competition as well as you can.

Some people say you’re the next Usain Bolt. How do you feel about that?

He achieved a lot, so he’s a big name. He’s someone I looked up to in the past, but you have to take it step by step. He’s still the fastest guy in the world. And that’s what I would like to be in a few years.

What’s on you’re running playlist right now?

Drake, Playboi Carti, and ASAP Rocky’s song “Praise The Lord” from his “Testing” album.

Dafne Schippers

What keeps you strong?

My family is really, really important because they’re my team. They know how I was before I started with the sport. When they’re around, I can be myself, I can relax and focus.

When it comes to nutrition, what is the key for an athlete like you? For example, what are the best foods to eat before a race?

I like to cook. I even have a blog with recipes for everyone. So cooking is an important part of my routine. An athlete’s body must be well prepared before a race, with plenty of protein, so I eat meat or eggs and sometimes dairy products as well.

Has winning always been your goal?

Of course! If it isn’t your goal to try to be the best, then I think your mindset is not good. You need to try to run as fast as you possibly can every time.

How do you cope with defeats?

That depends. I try to forget bad races as quickly as I can. But before I forget them, I try to find out what was the reason for my failure. Then I focus on the next race and hopefully learn about my mistakes then. Sometimes we do a deep analysis, but not every time, because it can become counterproductive if you focus too much on your failures: you start to think about them at the next race.