The Boy Who Gave Up the Race to Save His Rival

on you.”

Marcus looked up. “My mom won’t like it.”

“Why not?”

“She thinks running is a waste. My dad too.”

Coach Brooks leaned against the truck. “Are they wrong?”

Marcus was quiet for a long moment.

Then he said, “No.”

That answer stayed with Coach Brooks.

Because Marcus did not sound bitter.

He sounded honest.

When Marcus told his mother, Denise set a dish continue reading …