Thursday, May 04, 2006

He follows suit

People complain if their bus is running a little late, their coffee is too hot, or they have gained a little weight..

Story:
The effect spina bifida has had on Malone focuses mainly on his knees, making it difficult for him to walk and even harder to run. Add on the fact that he's had multiple surgeries over the years, the last to rebuild his foot, and it would seem remarkable that he's even competing on the track.

But not if you know him.

He's a red belt in tae kwon do (which he says has helped his balance and his mom says his self-confidence), leads running warm-ups and stretches, practices every day his body allows, and never receives special treatment. He doesn't want it and doesn't need it. Whatever all the other sprinters do, he follows suit.

Most important, though, with all the obstacles he's had to overcome, not just over the years but in his daily life, Malone never gets down on himself.

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