Pre-Owned Once a Runner by John L. Parker, Jr. (Paperback)

Once a Runner by John L. Parker, Jr. is the undisputed classic of running novels, telling 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 whose lifelong dream is to run a four-minute mile. This English language paperback from Scribner Book Company is a rare insider's account of the incredibly intense lives of elite distance runners, offering an inspiring, funny, and spot-on tale of one individual's quest to become a champion.