Corbitt: The Story of Ted Corbitt, Long Distance Runner
John Chodes is well qualified to write Ted Corbitt's biography. They were close friends and New York Pioneer Club teammates since l955. He has been Ted's handler and adviser in many marathons and ultra-marathons, including the Walton-on-Thames 24 hour run. Mr. Chodes has competed in several regional and national marathon championships and has finished 69th at Boston. Corbitt won the “Journalistic Excellence Award” from the Road Runners Club of America, and was called  “One of the best sports books of the year” by the New York Times. As a result of Corbitt,  Mr. Chodes was technical advisor to Dustin Hoffman in the Paramount Pictures film, “Marathon Man.” A biography of Olympic Decathlon gold medalist, Bruce Jenner, sold over 200,000 copies. Eight of Mr. Chodes' plays have been produced Off-Broadway. A biography of Civil War politician and cavalry officer, Jabez Curry,  was called. “a work of universal significance, combining the elements of the play and biography.” Mr. Chodes has also published 30 other articles and monographs related to the Civil War and Reconstruction, as well as over 100 articles, TV editorial replies, chapters in 4 books on l9th century labor, education and economics. In addition, a critical book on America's involvement in Vietnam and World War II, was called a “considerable contribution to world thought,” by former Marine Corps Commandant, David Shoup.