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- ISBN: 1416597883
- WAPI (Tower ID): 112260533
- Release Date: April 7, 2009
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- Tower.com Sales Rank: #2951 in Books (See Top 100 Books Bestsellers)
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Product DescriptionRun a Quick Search on "Once a Runner" by John L. Parker to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "Once a Runner"Browse more products related to "John L. Parker"Publisher's noteA mainstream republication of a cult classic tale inspired by the author's experiences as a collegiate champion follows the story of distance runner Quenton Cassidy, who is suspended from the track team for his involvement in an athlete protest and risks his future prospects to train on a monastic retreat with an Olympic medalist. AnnotationOriginally self-published in 1978, and sold from the trunk of author John Parker's car, this cult favorite has now been steadily jogging through the hands and minds of delighted readers for more than 30 years. The story concerns a track star who is less than one second away from achieving his dream of a four-minute mile when the Vietnam War interrupts his athletic career. Eventually, he makes his way to a secluded retreat where he begins an intense training routine as he prepares to run the most important race of his life. Parker's evocative descriptions of the adrenaline rush of running and the psychology of a race have become legendary among runners, who have long been waiting for this classic to come back in print. Originally self-published in 1978 and now in hardcover for the first time, "Once a Runner" is by far the most accurate fictional portrayal of the world of the serious runner . . . a marvelous description of the way it really is ("Sports Illustrated"). If You Enjoy "Once a Runner (Book)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "Once a Runner (Book)" by John L. Parker (Author)There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Others Bestsellers
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