Even though Justin Gillette, a world-class marathon runner, has been struggling with the death of his sister in-law and mother in-laws’ health problems, he manages to stay strong through out all of the pain. He has stayed with them most of the year to help take care of his mother in-law. Despite his recent move to his in-laws, there are some problems with his training. Gillette’s stretching routine has also been interfered with since this move. “If I was to go behind the house and stretch they might think I’m crazy.” His dieting has been affected because he usually eats soft foods, where as his in-laws do not. “The only thing they buy that is soft is cheese and bologna sandwiches, but that’s putting junk into my body and that’s not good.” Gillette also says that he has to work his kids into training so he uses a jog stroller and takes them all over the country with him. Though Gillette is going through this devastating time with losing his sister in-law and dealing with his mother in-laws’ health issues, he still stays determined to be the absolute best he could possibly be. “If you want something bad enough, you’re going to fight through the ups and downs to still do it.” Gillette’s strength will be put to the test during these tough times.
Write on Sports — Student Blog 2015 — Gillette stays strong