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Original Title:	Flanagan's Run
ISBN:	0340243937 (ISBN13: 9780340243930)
Edition Language:	English

Flanagan's Run

Tom McNab

Hardcover | Pages: 472 pages

Rating: 4.2 | 498 Users | 71 Reviews

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Title	:	Flanagan's Run
Author	:	Tom McNab
Book Format	:	Hardcover
Book Edition	:	Anniversary Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 472 pages
Published	:	November 1st 1987 by Book Club Associates (first published March 1982)
Categories	:	Fiction. Historical. Historical Fiction. Sports

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In 1930, when America was in the iron grip of the Depression, showman and promoter Charles C. Flanagan hatches the idea of a footrace from Los Angeles to New York. Word gets out all over the world, and in March, 1931, more than 2000 runners start the grueling run eastward. The event encounters all sorts of obstacles along the way from angry union organizers to Al Capone's mob. Flying by the seat of his pants, Flanagan is able to make deal after deal to ensure that his runners will make it to New York and collect the prize money. Some of the deals involve shameless promotions in the venues along the way in which the runners are forced into silly and sometime grotesque displays of strength, speed and agility. This is a big story is so many ways. I was impressed with the breadth of Flanagan's scheme, and the microcosm of individuals who rose to meet the challenge. McNab, who was the technical advisor for Chariots of Fire, brings the setting and time and characters to life. His insight into the mechanics as well as the psychology of long-distance running made for gripping reading. This is a work of fiction, but it doesn't feel fictional. The last leg of the race, from Denville, New Jersey to New York's Central Park feels as if it must be available on old newsreels. McNab's writing is superbly cinematic. Like other readers, I am surprised that Flanagan's Run hasn't been made into a movie yet. Now that the book is available on Kindle, there will probably be renewed interest in filming.

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Audiobook. Kept me entertained during many a morning workout but much longer than it should have been and some things were just too implausible for me (i.e, the Capone run-in and outcome, and the evil Olympic chairman), but likeable characters and in general it is sort of a shout out to runners.

I finished this book 3 days before my first marathon and this couldnt be better. More than a novel about running, this book is about friendship, finding strength and hope in difficult times and chasing dreams.The story takes place during the great depression and gathers American historical figures. The characters are colorful and attaching. Must read.

I read this book years ago and loved it. I just re-read and still really enjoyed it. I did find there were some stereotypes that are perhaps no longer pc. It would make a great mini-series.

In 1930, when America was in the iron grip of the Depression, showman and promoter Charles C. Flanagan hatches the idea of a footrace from Los Angeles to New York. Word gets out all over the world, and in March, 1931, more than 2000 runners start the grueling run eastward. The event encounters all sorts of obstacles along the way from angry union organizers to Al Capone's mob. Flying by the seat of his pants, Flanagan is able to make deal after deal to ensure that his runners will make it to New

haunting story. All the characters have a reason to run and soon you want all of them to win.

Enjoyable story of the first American cross country foot race in the 1930's and the obstacles that had to be overcome by its feisty organizer.

I truly enjoyed this story. It takes place in the early 1930s detailing a run across the country organized by Charles Flanagan. The tale is based on an interview the author had with someone who participated in another run. As the story unfolds one begins to identify with the runners who embark on this adventure because of their backgrounds, financial troubles, and motives. Mike Morgan, a miner's strike organizer has lost his wife and his job, runs to support his son and finds love with another