The ultramarathon legend would run hundreds of miles to races and then dominate.
The EMTs rapped on the door one more time. Nothing. It was unlocked, so they turned the handle and swung it open. This wasn’t their first time to this address, but it would be their last. Inside the small economy apartment, trash was piled upon trash. Black mold was growing over pans stuffed in the sink, and opened cans of food were scattered on the floor, half-eaten; a heavy stench hung in the air.
“You’ve got to get out today. It’s a beautiful day. What do you say?” The nurse grinned. She liked Al. Everyone did. They believed in him, rooted for him. If anyone could move, surely he could. An hour later, when the nurse returned, he was still lying on the bed where she had left him, as always, face down into his pillow, his running shorts on and shoes laced.The doctors were familiar with Mr. Howie’s case, but they were stumped.
The first witness that day to sign the official document log lived on a street named after Terry Fox, Canada’s greatest hero. Fox’s attempt to cross Canada may have cost him his life, but his spirit gave life to millions. As Howie lay down in the camper that first night, the image of Fox was palpable. They had entered their first race together in 1979 at the Prince George to Boston Marathon. Howie had gotten third, but all eyes were on the guy in last place, Fox.
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