This is a story in contrasts.

I start off talking about a guy who may or may not have unwittingly cost me a race with his negative viewpoints and attitude. (11/12)

But it ends well.

Next, I tell you about my "Best Summer-Camp Friend," a charming 11-year-old named Gabriel, who joined me -- along with his friend, Isaiah at Bandera in January 2016. It's one of my all-time favorite stories.