Alec was a state-level long-distance runner. He started running in seventh grade and continued through high school. He won the state championship as a high school junior.
I forgot why he came to see me that day, but during the visit, he told me that the next weekend he would be running in the state cross country meet. He glowed and flushed red as he added, “I’m favored to win.”
“Your dad must be so proud of you,” I said.
He looked at his feet and mumbled, “He has never seen me run.”
“Oh, I’m sorry. Does he live far away?”…