OK, looking for some help here please. This book has been recommended to me by TONS of folks and it is truly a classic from what I’ve heard. It’s also out of print and $100 (at least) for paperback on Amazon and BN. Without breaking the bank, does anyone know of where I could get my hands on a copy? Has anyone else had luck finding it?
Thanks.
FYI, just finished “Swimming to Antarctica” by Lynne Cox — couldn’t put it down. Also loved “The Amateurs” by David Halberstam…Yes, I like the books that hit the soul of why we do sports…any other suggestions?
I buy a lot of my books on half.com. The cheapest price right now is $85 and ebay has one for $65. I think I bought mine for 8 bucks 5 years ago… guess its time to start selling…
I’m not parting with mine either. I picked it up many years ago in a Phidippides store in Atlanta, when I was attending some kind of running seminar there. I was initially unaware that the author was standing right next to me, and he ended up autographing it!
You guys are killin’ me…if I wanted to find ways NOT to get a copy, I wouldn’t have posted. Looks like I need to either hit the garage sales, roam used book stores, steal a copy or somehow get creative. See, it IS a good book.
That’s amazing to me that Once A Runner is going for those prices now. A cheaper read: Staying with It by John Jerome. A non-fiction account of a 40+ year old who gets back into competitive swimming.
check it out from a library then tell them you lost it. Its a cool book, but its not a great book. I know ill get crucified for saying that but seriously though, it aint worth 85 bucks…I would probably pay 20 bucks for it…And yes I do have the book.
you used to be able to get it at Fleet Feet Sports. Even though it was out of print they had some kind of deal where they could sell it. I’m not sure if they still do. Its an awesome book. Also check out “The Rider” - its in print and you can get it at Amazon. I consider it the cycling equivalent to Once a Runner.
check it out from a library then tell them you lost it. Its a cool book, but its not a great book. I know ill get crucified for saying that but seriously though, it aint worth 85 bucks…I would probably pay 20 bucks for it…And yes I do have the book.
Sad suggestion. If you’re willing to steal, copy the entire book so at least the book will still be in the library for others to read.
Gold in the Water is so cool, I have read that so many times and underlined so many sentences that struck me. Dara Torres is my favorite and the picture of her when she was younger, with the old foamy goggles, is so pretty.
I borrowed Once a Runner from a friend and it was good, but I didn’t think it was anything spectacular.
If you can wait, I believe the movie based on that book will be released this summer some time. I would be willing to bet that the book comes back into print at or around the same time the movie is released.
Just read it…awesome…best part is reading something that reminds you of yourself…anytime I need motivation to get out the door I just read a little from the chapter “the woods”
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