The Boy Who Gave Up the Race to Save His Rival

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Marcus nodded.

“And if it gets hard?”

Marcus looked at him.

Coach Brooks tapped his own chest.

“You already know where the strength is.”

The horn sounded.

The runners surged forward.

For the first mile, Marcus let people pass him.

Excited kids flew ahead, shoes striking pavement too hard, arms pumping with nervous energy.

Marcus kept his breathing steady.

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