The Boy Who Gave Up the Race to Save His Rival

Henson.

Small proof that a life can turn on things the world barely notices.

One afternoon near the end of the school year, Coach Brooks asked Marcus to help with a youth running day at Westfield High.

It was for middle school kids from nearby neighborhoods.

Some came in proper gear.

Some came in basketball shoes.

Some came in jeans because nobody had told continue reading …