John L Parker, Jr.

John L. Parker, Jr. has written for"Outside", "Runner's World", and numerous other publications. He was the Southeastern Conference mile champion three times, and the United States Track and Field Federation national champion in the steeplechase, and was the teammate of Olympians Frank Shorter, Jack Bacheler, and Jeff Galloway on several championship cross-country teams. A graduate of the University of Florida's College of Journalism as well as its College of Law, Parker has been a practicing...See more

John L Parker, Jr. book reviews

  • Again to Carthage 5 out of 5

    Put yourself into the Olympiic Trials

    by Steve M, Apr 5, 2012

    John Parker at his best. Good story, great writing.
    This is one of those few books that the reader is saddened to finish. read more

  • Once a Runner 5 out of 5

    the book is back

    by JTKrun48, Dec 25, 2008

    John Parker's classic book is now finally back in print
    one option is getting it from Australia -
    easier option is the US edition now out published
    by Scribner's - a must read (and re-read) for any ... read more

  • Again to Carthage 5 out of 5

    Brilliantly Written!

    by WillM, Nov 1, 2009

    This book has been much lambasted for not being "as good as" Parker's previously written running memoir, "Once a Runner."

    However, I believe that it perfectly personifies the feelings of a post ... read more

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