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ONCE A RUNNER IS AN INSPIRING, FUNNY, AND SPOT-ON TALE of one man’s quest to become a champion. Originally self-published in 1978 and sold at road races out of the trunk of the author’s car, the book eventually found its way into the hands of high school, college, and postgraduate athletes all over the country. Reading it became a rite of passage on many teams and tattered copies were handed down like sacred texts from generation to generation. Once a Runner captures the essence of what it means to be a competitive runner, to devote your entire existence to a single-minded pursuit of excellence. In doing so, it has become one of the most beloved sports novels ever published.
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John L. Parker, Jr. has written for Outside, Runner’s World, and numerous other publications. He was the Southeastern Conference mile champion three times, and the United States Track and Field Federation national champion in the steeplechase, and was the teammate of Olympians Frank Shorter, Jack Bacheler, and Jeff Galloway on several championship cross-country teams. A graduate of the University of Florida’s College of Journalism as well as its College of Law, Parker has been a practicing attorney, a newspaper reporter and columnist, a speechwriter for then Governor Bob Graham, and editorial director of Running Times magazine. He lives in Gainesville, Florida, and Bar Harbor, Maine.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
this book is the best book i've ever read about running. This books truly digs in to a runner's spirit and reveals it to the world. definitely a classic that shouldn't be missed by any running afficionado.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Simply a great book. Nothing comes closer to explaining what it is like to run on a college team. I have read it at least 4 times and loved it every time.
John Parker has outdone all others when it comes to writing about running. I only wish it were longer!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Once a runner is the most inspirational book about running that I have ever read. Currently I am on a Track and Cross Country team. This book totally helped me take my training up to the next level.
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truly unbelievable.
this is my first review here, so please bare with me.
it is a book where you read the first page, the second, the third, and keep going till you finish. it keeps you hooked. Read more
it is a book where you read the first page, the second, the third, and keep going till you finish. it keeps you hooked. Read more
Published 13 months ago by cyangarosa
Draw a breath
As a casual, British "jogger" I was a little hesitant to enter the world of the great American collegiate track team. I got right over that on the first page. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Josh
Awful!!!
Such a boring book offering no inspiration, motivation or insight into running. Every character is a ridiculous eccentric with a stupid name (Dick Dooby, Brady Grapehouse, Quenton... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Craig0657
Truly inspiring and very well written
When my wife bought me this book for Christmas, I was expecting something written by an expert on running that would give me inspiration to umprove my running, but perhaps a bit... Read more
Published 17 months ago by T. P. Cherrett
A superb read
A thoroughly inspirational read. I love running and normally read sports biographies so I wasn't sure I would get on with a novel about running, but I think I got through it in a... Read more
Published 21 months ago by fortytwenty
Fabulous and Inspiring
I've read a lot of books about running and this is the only one that I just couldn't put down. Beautifully written with an ending that leaves you breathless. Fabulous.
Published 22 months ago by T. J. Clarke
"Fan of Good Literature"
I would beg to differ with claims that this is not "literature" and that the author is "more coach than writer. Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2010 by Benjamin E. Melby
As a novel it is lacking
Yes this book is about running, and yes I suppose it offers a few in sights into life on a college team. This does NOT however mean it should automatically be given five stars. Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2001
The trial of miles and the miles of trials
Makes the T.Heboy want to go and tuck some miles under his belt like a prancing horse. Buckley stands no chance after one re-read of this.
Published on 14 July 2000
the best depiction of what running is all about!!!
john parker associates this book so closely to what running really feels like it is incredible, the best book I HAVE EVER READ!!!
Published on 12 May 1999
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