Good Neighbor Policy
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The author encouraged his helpful neighbor to take up exercise in order to control weight, stress, and cholesterol. A friendship developed as he helped his neighbor gradually work up from walking 5 minutes at a time to completing a 5k run/walk. The mentoring relationship is humbling, and the friendship fulfilling.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1999
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True Confessions
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The author recalls a race in which he did not stop to help a fallen runner. He partially attributes this behavior to his days as a high-school competitor, when coaches taught him to exploit the weaknesses of opponents. The balance between competition and camaraderie can be hard to strike.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1999
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