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Purple Runner [Paperback]

Paul Christman (Author)
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  • Paperback
  • Publisher: Cedarwinds Pub Co (June 1983)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 091529706X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0915297061
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,304,815 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the few great running books, November 29, 2001
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wingfoote (Fort Valley, Ga United States) - See all my reviews
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This is one of the big "three" in fictional running books. (The other two are "Once a Runner" and "The Long Road to Boston".) What makes this a most unique experience is that it tells a double story - about a New Zealand woman marathoner who looks to break her cycle of "not quite good enough finishes" in the marathon and a mystery man who is world class but has a disfigured face and is embarrassed by it. The workouts run by the mystery man are jaw dropping to say the least. Even with today's super athletes in the distance specialties from African nations would have trouble keeping up with this guy. But it is all compelling and the climax is both the New Zealand woman and the mystery man running in the London Marathon. The whole tale by the way, takes place around London. Having competed at a high level in the past I can honestly say the woman's tale is even more believable than the mystery man (his time in the marathon is much better than the current world record). Still, it is enjoyable reading for any runner.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must, June 9, 2011
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This book is a must for any runner. This is not a "how to" guide. Instead, this is a book on the highs and lows that every runner goes through. This is one of my favorite books and ranks up there with "Once a Runner".
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