Tom McNab

Tom McNab is a Scottish author, sports coach, and former Olympic athletics coach. He is best known for his novel 'Flanagan's Run', which was published in 1982 and became a bestseller. The book is set during the Great Depression and follows a trans-America footrace. McNab has a background in athletics, both as a competitor and as a coach, and has used his extensive knowledge of the sport to inform his writing. In addition to his work as an author, he has been involved in the production of the Oscar-winning film 'Chariots of Fire', as a technical advisor.

Books

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  1. 1. Flanagan's Run

    Cover of 'Flanagan's Run' by Tom McNab

    Set during the Great Depression, the novel follows a diverse group of runners from around the world as they compete in a grueling trans-America footrace. The event, organized to capture the public's imagination and offer a large cash prize, attracts a colorful cast of characters, each with their own motivations and backstories. As the competitors endure the punishing 3,000-mile journey, they face not only physical and emotional challenges but also the manipulations of the race's unscrupulous promoter. The story is a testament to human endurance, spirit, and the pursuit of dreams amidst the harshest of circumstances.

    The 5817th Greatest Book of All Time