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Coach Lenny starts scribbling on the card, down to business.<br />

“Even with their powers grounded, your teammates will still have<br />

exceptional strength and stamina. I want to make sure you blow<br />

them away.” He hands me the card. “Do these exercises each night<br />

before you go to bed.”<br />

I read the exercises.<br />

25 sit-ups<br />

15 push-ups<br />

50 jumping jacks<br />

repeat 4X<br />

“Okay,” I say. “No problem. What else?”<br />

He starts writing on another card.<br />

“Hydrate. Drink at least sixty-four ounces of water a day. And con -<br />

sume plenty of protein and complex carbohydrates.” He slides the<br />

second card across the desk. “You’re going to need the energy.”<br />

The second card says, 6:00am M-F & 8:00am Sat-Sun.<br />

I look at him, confused.<br />

“We will meet every day before school and every morning on the<br />

weekends for a training session. In addition to the daily practices<br />

after school and on Saturday afternoons. By the time I’m through<br />

with you, you’ll be in the best shape of your life. You’ll be ready to<br />

win the Athens marathon.”<br />

“Great.” I slip the cards into my backpack. “I’m ready to work.”<br />

He smiles at me. “Get changed for practice. I’ll meet you on the<br />

course.”<br />

I head off to the locker room, anxious for the freedom of run-<br />

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