The Boy Who Gave Up the Race to Save His Rival

online during lunch and stared at it for ten full minutes.

The entry fee was more than Marcus could afford.

More than Coach Brooks wanted to admit he could afford.

Still, that evening, he filled out the form.

When Marcus saw his printed confirmation, he went silent.

“You don’t have to win,” Coach said. “You just need to run beside people who believe they continue reading …