This couldn't happen to a better guy. In November he ran the NY marathon and was not having the best day. Instead of dropping out, Meb finished to show his support for NY and Boston. After struggling and being caught by a much slower sub-elite named Mike Cassidy (who was also struggling), Meb decided to finish the last three miles with him. Mike wrote an article about his experience and here is the part that really touched me….
It was readily apparent that all the stories I’d heard about Meb’s remarkable attitude were true.
As we entered Central Park at Columbus Circle, I turned to Meb and told him as much. “It’s an honor to run with you,” I said.
His response is something I’ll never forget.
“No,” he said. “Today is not about us. It’s about representing New York. It’s about representing Boston. It’s about representing the USA and doing something positive for our sport. We will finish this race holding hands.”
I’m a believer that running brings out the best in people. Running inspires. Running unites. Running uplifts. By pushing us to our limits and across them, running takes us to places we never thought possible—or even real. A good run can turn a dark day bright and make a bright day shine brighter. Performed on the scale of a marathon, running can transform communities and change lives.
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