"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. It has become one of the most beloved sports novels ever written. Originally self-published in 1978 and sold at road races out of the trunk of [...]
Originally self-published in 1978, "Once a Runner" captures the essence of competitive running and of athletic competition in general and has become one of the most beloved sports novels ever published..
Inspired by the author s experience as a collegiate champion, the story focuses on Quenton C[...]
Again to Carthage is the "breathtaking, pulse-quickening, stunning" sequel to "Once a Runner "that "will have you standing up and cheering, and pulling on your running shoes" ("Chicago Sun-Times"). Originally self-published in 1978, "Once a Runner "became a cult classic, emerging after three decades[...]
"It won't matter whether or not you've attempted an ultra, or whether or not you even dream of one. If you enjoy running and reading, you'll want this book."--David Meyers, "Running Journal"The best writers in the sport of running describe the last frontier of long-distance events: races longer than[...]