Is This the Ultimate Act of Parental Dedication?

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The discussion highlights the inspiring achievements of Dick and Rick Hoyt, a father-son duo known for their remarkable athletic feats. Dick has pushed, pulled, and carried his son Rick, who has a disability, through numerous challenging events, including the Boston Marathon and multiple Ironman triathlons. They have completed 212 triathlons, including four 15-hour Ironmans in Hawaii, showcasing their dedication and resilience. At ages 65 and 43, they recently finished their 24th Boston Marathon, placing 5,083rd out of over 20,000 participants, with a personal best time of two hours and 40 minutes in 1992. Their story serves as a powerful reminder of perseverance and perspective in life, inspiring others to reflect on their own challenges.
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I just found this article, and I hope it isn't a repost. This man has pushed,pulled, and carried his handicapped son in a wheelchair through the Boston marathon and a 15 hour Ironman!

http://cjcphoto.com/can/
 
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Now they've done 212 triathlons, including four grueling 15-hour Ironmans in Hawaii . It must be a buzzkill to be a 25-year-old stud Getting passed by an old guy towing a grown man in a dinghy, don't you Think?

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This year, at ages 65 and 43, Dick and Rick finished their 24th Boston Marathon, in 5,083rd place out of more than 20,000 starters. Their best Time? Two hours, 40 minutes in 1992--only 35 minutes off the world Record, which, in case you don't keep track of these things, happens to Be held by a guy who was not pushing another man in a wheelchair at the Time.
WOW! Remarkable. :approve:
 
The link won't work for me, but I'm pretty sure these must be the guys I saw on TV awhile ago. Pretty amazing!
 
Beeza said:
I just found this article, and I hope it isn't a repost. This man has pushed,pulled, and carried his handicapped son in a wheelchair through the Boston marathon and a 15 hour Ironman!

http://cjcphoto.com/can/

Inspirational thanks for that :smile:

Kind of puts your life into perspective, who am I to complain?
 
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