Interview-John L. Parker, Jr Once a Runner author

[MarathonDude]

For a great interview conducted via e-mail and with a lengthy followup telephone call in late July with John L. Parker, Jr., author of 'Once a Runner' and 'Again to Carthage,' go to www.garycohenrunning.com in the Interviews section and click on John's picture. John gives great insights into the intertwining of his own personal running history with the license of fiction as he wrote these great running novels. Get his takes on 'The Absence of Compromise,' the 60 repeat 440 yard workout, the story of Jack Nubbins and more. John had a mile PR at the University of Florida of 4:05.2 and was the three-time SEC Mile Champion. He also talks about training in the early 1970s with Frank Shorter, Jack Bacheler, Jeff Galloway and others. John additionally clues us in on 'Inside Stuff' such as his running heroes, favorite television shows and favorite music. Enjoy!!!