Comments on: Once a Runner

By: Jill

Jill — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:05:42 +0000

I just finished “Once a Runner” last week. Even though I am not a road or track runner the book really grabbed me. I was inspired by the dedication and passion the fictional runners demonstrated and thought the author did a great job putting in to words the emotion that lies behind running. I too was surprised by the athletes training programs. Think I should up my miledge!

By: Vince

Vince — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:04:23 +0000

Yeah, I don’t have a track background whatsover and still enjoyed the novel. Derrick is absolutely correct regarding the workout chapter. Even if these athletes only race a mile, their training programs are “monumental”!

Gotta run,
Vince

By: Bill

Bill — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:20:10 +0000

Thanks for the comment, Derrick. Vince actually came at this book from the perspective of an ultra runner and he seems to love it. I may have to give this book a read, as everyone I know who’s read it really loves it.

By: Derrick

Derrick — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:11:13 +0000

OAR is THE best running book ever. Period.

I have a tattered 20 year old copy that I still pull out and read parts if not all annually. I’ve often wondered if I would find it as good if I’d come to running through ultras first instead of track. The ‘workout’ chapter is the only inspiration ever needed.

The sequel is worth reading, but doesn’t come close.