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.
He is less than a second away when the turmoil of the Vietnam War era intrude.
Inspired by the author\'s experience as a collegiate champion, the story focuses on Quenton Cassidy, a competitive Runner at fictional Southeastern University whose lifelong dream is to run a four-minute mile.
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