Drawing Eyes and Attention
The consistency of our training—and the remarkable progress Alan displayed—began to attract attention. It started with a few curious glances from parkgoers, then escalated to whispered conversations and smartphones subtly capturing footage. His story had taken root in public consciousness, and soon, people came deliberately to watch him run. Some offered waves or words of encouragement. Others simply observed in quiet awe, captivated by the strength in his steps and the joy on his face.
As we rested one afternoon, a group of joggers passed by and nodded in recognition. “You’re becoming a bit of a celebrity,” I teased. Alan responded with a humble grin, unbothered by the attention. But I could tell the recognition fueled something in him. He wasn’t just running for himself anymore—his journey was starting to represent something greater. The growing crowd didn’t weigh him down; it lifted him, giving him a new kind of purpose as his story became more widely known.
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