Episode 4: Be your own brand of elite.

#VivaLaDiva by Laura J. Ingalls

Apr 20, 201715:02Sports & Recreation

In the aftermath of cheering for the runners of the 2017 Boston Marathon, I’ve been thinking about what it means to be “elite.” Does it have more than one form? Can anyone be “elite?” Am I e...

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