On Christmas morning, I received a text message from my Impala teammate, and friend Effin’ J. It contained a motivating message, and the promise that for the next 20 days leading up to the Olympic Trials, I would receive a mantra each day.
It was one of the most thoughtful gifts I have ever received and it ended up saving my race and helping me cross the line in 19th place at the 2012 US Olympic Marathon Trials.
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