It was a sunny Saturday morning, and 12-year-old Michaela was getting ready for the big 5K run that her school was hosting. She was determined to beat her personal best time and had been training for weeks. As she laced up her running shoes, she noticed her dad, who was usually laid-back, seemed a bit more enthusiastic than usual.
Nice to see you, sir.
As with all great viral stories, the truth is less important than the reaction. The phrase "Extra Speed Michaela" became a shorthand for: It was a sunny Saturday morning, and 12-year-old