For a lot of people, the thought of running a mile or two is painful.

Try 26.2 miles.

Better yet, try 26.2 at a 5:52 per mile pace. Sound impossible? For most of us, it is.
Boys cross country coach Derek Fey, though, is not most of us.
After he got up at 5 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, he made sure his jersey had a number on it and checked that he had the right shoes. Then he ate a CLIF bar, grabbed some water and drove the half hour from his house to downtown. It was 5:45.
Half an hour later, he went for a mile jog with a few friends he met up with.
Then, he was ready.
For the rest of this story, pick up your copy of the Lance today! The story is on the front page!