Mike licked the last of the mint chocolate chip ice cream. It was almost time to leave. He jumped into the car with his parents and headed off to the Olympic-sized pool for the big swim meet
When his race came up, Mike was confident. He was strong and swift. Mike climbed out of the pool, smiling. He had just won first place, making him the fastest boy in his age group
"Congratulations, son, " his father said. His mom gave him a hug, even though he was soaking wet.
A week later it was time for another swim meet. Like before, Mike decided to enjoy his favorite ice cream flavor. Mike remembered that the last time he had won a race, he also ate mint chocolate chip ice cream first. Maybe he'd win again
He took first place again in his race. Mike was feeling pretty good. As it turned cut, Mike decided to have some mint chocolate chip ice cream before every one of the next few swim meets. He began to think of it as his lucky charm. After several months of placing in the top positions of every race he swam, Mike was feeling unbeatable. And he wouldn't admit it, but all that ice cream was adding a few pounds to his athletic swimmer's build
It didn't take long after that for Mike to start coming in second place-and then third—and then last place in his races. The lucky mint chocolate chip ice cream had lost its magic
On the day of his next swim meet, his mother sat down at the table with him. "Mike, we all love ice cream, but it's not healthy for your body to eat so much of it. Maybe it's time to quit the sweet treats for a while, especially before you go swimming. "
Mike unwillingly agreed. He went to the swim meet, and didn't perform well. His father offered to go running with him a few days a week to help him feel better and strengthen his muscles. The extra-weight soon disappeared, and Mike found himself breathing easier at swim practices. Then came the last meet of the season, and Mike wasn't sure what to expect.
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As he dove into the water, he kicked his legs and stretched his arms as far as he could.
……
His jaw dropped as he realized he had beaten his own best time, and everyone else's too.
