The Farthest - run
In 1976 a lower sixth student new to the grammar school competes in the annual cross country. The previous victor had won every year. Listening to his friends, another win was a given. Not in 1976.
The new student never won at Secondary School, but he was on the team. Out most dinner times, training from Ashton around Garswood. The day after, the form teacher said something in the vein of -"Oh there'll be presentations!" The student listened and still listens. There never was a presentation, not a whisper; but the journey, the run - continues... and the student is grateful for that ... | |