Once a Runner

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A Novel

By John L. Parker

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Summary

Once a Runner by John L. Parker is a gripping tale about an elite collegiate runner named Quenton Cassidy, who becomes engulfed in the world of middle-distance running. Set against the backdrop of intense training and competition, the story explores Quenton's relentless pursuit of excellence and the sacrifices he makes in the process. Offering a deep dive into the psyche of a dedicated athlete, the novel captures the passion and challenges faced by those who strive for greatness in the world of competitive sports.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by the world of competitive running, as it offers an authentic portrayal of the dedication and endurance required to succeed in athletics. With its engaging narrative, the book may especially appeal to those fascinated by sports or personal achievement stories, providing insight into the mind of an athlete striving for excellence.

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The undisputed classic of running novels and one of the most beloved sports books ever published, Once a Runner tells the story of an athlete’s dreams amid the turmoil of the 60s and the Vietnam war.

Inspired by the author’s experience as a collegiate champion, the novel follows Quenton Cassidy, a competitive runner at fictional Southeastern University whose lifelong dream is to run a four-minute mile. He is less than a second away when the turmoil of the Vietnam War era intrudes into the staid recesses of his school’s athletic department.

After he becomes involved in an athletes’ protest, Cassidy is suspended from his track team. Under the tutelage of his friend and mentor, Bruce Denton, a graduate student and former Olympic gold medallist, Cassidy gives up his scholarship, his girlfriend, and possibly his future to withdraw to a monastic retreat in the countryside and begin training for the race of his life against the greatest miler in history.

A rare insider’s account of the incredibly intense lives of elite distance runners, Once a Runner is an inspiring, funny, and spot-on tale of one individual’s quest to become a champion.

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Once a Runner is praised as an inspiring blend of training manual, love story, and a deep dive into the runner's world. Critics commend it for its accurate portrayal of the intense, competitive life of serious runners, considering it one of the best fictional works on running. Its motivational impact is likened to a performance-enhancing drug, urging readers to seek it as a powerful motivator.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781416597896

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 August 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Scribner

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 236g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

John L. Parker, Jr. has written for Outside, Runner’s World, and numerous other publications. 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. The author of Once a Runner, Again to Carthage, and Racing the Rain, he lives in Gainesville, Florida, and Bar Harbor, Maine.