The Boy Who Gave Up the Race to Save His Rival

would not let go.

So he trained before sunrise.

He trained after work.

He trained on Sundays after church, when the parking lot was empty and the whole town seemed half-asleep.

He did not ask his parents for rides.

He did not ask for gear.

He did not miss a shift.

He just made time out of places where time did not exist.

Coach Brooks met him when he could.continue reading …