The Marathon Runner's Borrowed Shoes
In 2018, Desiree Linden became the first American woman in 33 years to win the Boston Marathon. What fewer people remember is that she almost...
This is stories & illustrations, drawing on 1 Corinthians 6:12-20.
In 2018, Desiree Linden became the first American woman in 33 years to win the Boston Marathon. What fewer people remember is that she almost dropped out at mile five. The cold rain was brutal, her legs felt dead, and she turned to fellow runner Shalane Flanagan and said, "I'm going to help you. Use me." She decided to block wind for Flanagan, to spend her body in service rather than quit.…
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