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“The Front Runner: The Life of Steve Prefontaine,” out now! Plus, an October event!

Kerry Tymchuck and I at my biggest, most well-attended event.
The Emeralds had me on the field on July 29 for the .05K race. I also threw out one of the ceremonial first pitches. I did not make this sign, but proudly held it up.

Updated Oct. 15, 2025

Next Stops:

  • Sunday, Oct. 19, Dudley’s Bookshop and Cafe, 1-2:30 p.m.

By Brendan O’Meara

“Elegant biography… O’Meara’s loving portrait also celebrates Prefontaine’s legacy off the field, most notably his campaign against the Amateur Athletic Union’s rules disqualifying athletes who attempted to monetize their success. Nimble and comprehensive, this is a stirring tribute to a generational runner gone too soon.” — Publisher’s Weekly [FULL REVIEW]

“Surging prose,” from LitHub.

We got a nice review in the Wall Street Journal, you can check that out here.

Hey, CNFers, The Front Runner: The Life of Steve Prefontaine, is officially out. I’m experiencing all the feels, and I can’t wait for you to read it.

This is the link: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-front-runner-brendan-omeara?variant=43044900962338

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