When someone like Mike McFarlane dies, it’s not just a news headline you swipe past. It’s a little nudge to check in with your own body. When was the last time you went for a check-up? When did you last feel your own pulse and think, “Hey, you’re doing okay, buddy”?
Tributes pour in for Team GB legend Mike McFarlane who dies aged 63
It’s also a chance to appreciate the ordinary people who did extraordinary things. Mike wasn’t a billionaire or a movie star. He was a guy who ran fast, then went home to his family, just like you go home after work.
So next time you’re tying your sneakers—even if it’s just to walk to the mailbox—remember Mike. Run your own race. Laugh a little. And maybe eat one less donut. But only maybe.
Rest in peace, Mike. You made the world a little faster and a lot kinder.
