Eight years ago tomorrow I completed the Chicago Marathon. I enjoyed crossing off one of my life’s goals – but it hurt like hell doing it!
When I was on the last quarter mile I was near exhaustion. I was tired, grumpy and hurt all over (y’know, feeling normal) because some dumbass decided to put a hill near the finish! As I was getting close to the final turn near the finish line, I head Brian’s distinctive voice, trying to urge me on: "C’mon Matt McCormick! "C’mon Matt McCormick! Do it for Johnny!"
For those of you who don’t know/remember, the clip from "The Outsiders" may help you. Brian and I would often encourage each other or others to "Do it for Johnny" when they needed to go the extra mile for something. Or, when doing a shot.
