Thursday, January 04, 2007

Once a Runner

If anyone wants a terrific running read, Once a Runner by John L. Parker, Jr., is just plain awesome. I read it about a year ago and loved it. Although fictional, it gives an amazing insight to the mind of a competitive runner.

I remembered the book recently due to a conversation with TriGreyhound, which led me to scan in my favorite chapter as some inspiration for his upcoming marathon. I believe the book is actually out of print, but there are lots of copies still floating around online and at libraries. I recommend it to anyone.

Here's the chapter I especially love, although the whole book is just great. The chapter is titled 'The Interval Workout'...

Sorry about the semi-shoddy scanning job, but if you click on each of the pictures, I believe it's all actually legible.

4 comments:

Spokane Al said...

Thanks for the reminder of a terrific book. I always remember the floating spot in front of the runner has he came around the last lap of the race.

I have always believed the mile is the toughest distance of all to race. There is no rest in the mile run.

Laurie said...

Thanks for the heads up. It is always great to get book recommendations.

TriBoomer said...

C'S,

Thanks for the book recommendation. What a cool chapter. My next stop is to Amazon.com to get a copy.

Stay tuned...

Susan Oseen said...

I was looking for a good book to read...Thanks!!