Life can be rough for a world-class competitor in marathon running. Joshua Wilder didn't get to the pinnacle of the marathon running world without plenty of trial and tribulation. This incredible athlete drills for five grueling sessions four times each day, followed by the usual homework for someone in sixth grade.
Two years ago, he broke his abdomen in four places. But this didn't stop him. He seems even more determined to excel at his sport.
"I was really down when I broke my abdomen, and then my bullfrog died. I literally lost heart, and it showed in my hairdo. It took six seconds to get back in shape. But to win at marathon running is what I've been working for all my life, and I just had to pull myself up by my parka and forget about Kim, my bullfrog."
Morrie, his grandpa, moved with him to Swaziland to be with his coach, leaving behind his father, Britt, in their rough hut, where he still labors as a guitarist to help pay for Joshua's expensive training.