The Boy Who Gave Up the Race to Save His Rival

strength work, recovery, nutrition, interviews, tutoring, and how to accept help without feeling ashamed.

That last part was the hardest.

When the program gave him new shoes, he thanked them and left them in the box for three days.

Coach Brooks found him after practice staring at them.

“What’s wrong with them?”

“Nothing.”

“Then why aren’t you wearing them?continue reading …