Read is a verb, not a noun.
Read is a verb, not a noun.
–noun
something that is read: Her new novel is a wonderful read.
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what are they hitting in that 60x400 workout? consistent 1:40s?
Red Glare wrote:
I'd guess most people who don't like it are those who aren't into competition or even just running hard.
I've qualified for the Olympic Marathon Trials twice, so I don't believe this statement is true. Read The Self Made Olympian about Ron Daws, true story.
Yeah, well I ran in the Olympics.
SMO is a nice little story, but even more outdated than OAR.
imim wrote:
Pain is a much better read.
After reading OAR, and thinking it was an awful waste of my time a friend said I should read Pain. So I did. I have now sworn to never read a running fiction book ever again.
On the other hand, Kenny Moore is a fantastic writer. Men of Oregon is one the best non-fiction books I have ever read of any genre.
Red Glare wrote:
Yeah, well I ran in the Olympics.
SMO is a nice little story, but even more outdated than OAR.
Outdated? If that's how you see it, Bill Rodger's book is "outdated" too.
also agree wrote:
Red Glare wrote:Yeah, well I ran in the Olympics.
SMO is a nice little story, but even more outdated than OAR.
Outdated? If that's how you see it, Bill Rodger's book is "outdated" too.
Given that you see fit to compare fiction with nonfiction, why not?
Whether you do or don't like 'Once a Runner,' check out an extensive interview at http://www.garycohenrunning.com/Interviews/Parker.aspx that I did with John L. Parker, Jr. He discusses his books, but also we go into detail about his own running at the University of Florida and Orlando Edgewater High School, being coached by Jack Bacheler and many, many things that really haven't been touched on in any interviews he's done. Enjoy!
ITS THE GREATEST BOOK OF ALL TIME!
Red Glare wrote:
I'd guess most people who don't like it are those who aren't into competition or even just running hard.
+1
I liked OAR, but Again to Carthage had many sections that were beyond atrocious.
Agree. I couldn't finish it either, awful.
I just saw it at Costco yesterday though. So a good place to go to buy it cheap if you want to check it out...
I can see why people don't like it, but then, I love it and Again to Carthage, too.
I started running in 1971 as a 12 year old and lived and ran through the era in which the books were written- which may be why I love them so much, I identify with the stories of training runs, jumping trains, doing crazy things, eating lots of food, etc. Some of the runners could well be some of my running buddies.
I agree that the beginning of ATC goes on too long before he gets into training and I thought the trials race was a bit over done with the bloody feet and all.
How much you want to bet, that half the posts on this thread are from the same person.
runnerryan wrote:
I liked OAR, but Again to Carthage had many sections that were beyond atrocious.
Agreed. OAR is a nice read, but not overly well written. However, the story is entertaining enough to get by that. Again to Carthage, however, was painful in spots.
I hated the book. being female, I hated how Quinton's GF was a big whinny bitch who didnt want him to run- didnt understand running. Total opposite from me so i felt that aspect of the book was sexist.
its not sexist, its the seventies. running was a foreign sport barely gaining popularity...
and if you recall, she did become a doctor (90% certain, if not she was a nurse) in again to carthage.
It has some endearing moments ruined by tacky details like Quentin's heartbeat shaking the bed or the 60 quarter workout that is so impossible that its more comical than inspiring.
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