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Originally self-published in 1978, Once a Runnerhas become one of the most beloved sports novels ever published.

Trade Review
“Part training manual, part religious tract, part love story, and all about running, Once a Runner is so inspiring it could be banned as a performance-enhancing drug.” —Benjamin Cheever, author of Strides
“By far the most accurate fictional portrayal of the world of the serious runner…a marvelous description of the way it really is.” —Kenny Moore, Sports Illustrated
“The best piece of running fiction around. Beg, borrow, or buy a copy, and you’ll never need another motivator.” —Dave Langlais, Runner’s World
"The best novel ever written about running."--Runner's World

Once a Runner

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    A Paperback / softback by John L. Parker

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      Publisher Simon & Schuster
      Published 27 August 2015
      ISBN-13 9781416597896
      978-1416597896
      ISBN-10 1416597891
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      Fiction Contemporary Fiction

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Originally self-published in 1978, Once a Runnerhas become one of the most beloved sports novels ever published.

      Trade Review
      “Part training manual, part religious tract, part love story, and all about running, Once a Runner is so inspiring it could be banned as a performance-enhancing drug.” —Benjamin Cheever, author of Strides
      “By far the most accurate fictional portrayal of the world of the serious runner…a marvelous description of the way it really is.” —Kenny Moore, Sports Illustrated
      “The best piece of running fiction around. Beg, borrow, or buy a copy, and you’ll never need another motivator.” —Dave Langlais, Runner’s World
      "The best novel ever written about running."--Runner's World

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