Once a Runner

Discover the world of competitive running and athletic competition through this beloved sports novel originally self-published in 1978. Inspired by the author's experience as a collegiate champion, the story follows Quenton Cassidy, a runner at Southeastern University whose lifelong dream is to run a four-minute mile. With the Vietnam War era causing turmoil within the athletic department, Cassidy is suspended from the track team after becoming involved in an athletes' protest. Join Cassidy on his journey as he gives up his scholarship, girlfriend, and future to train for the race of his life against the greatest miler in history. Once a Runner offers a rare glimpse into the intensely competitive lives of elite distance runners and is an inspiring and humorous tale of one man's quest for championship glory.