Is This the Ultimate Act of Parental Dedication?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the remarkable achievements of a father who has participated in various endurance events while pushing his handicapped son in a wheelchair. The focus includes their participation in the Boston Marathon and Ironman triathlons, highlighting the dedication and inspiration drawn from their story.

Discussion Character

  • Inspirational, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares an article about a father who has pushed his handicapped son through multiple endurance events, including the Boston Marathon and Ironman competitions.
  • Another participant notes the impressive number of triathlons completed by the duo, including four Ironmans, and comments on the competitive aspect of their achievements.
  • A third participant expresses familiarity with the story, indicating it has been featured on television, and acknowledges the inspirational nature of their accomplishments.
  • A fourth participant reiterates the initial post about the father-son duo, expressing gratitude for the inspiration and reflecting on personal life perspectives.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the inspirational nature of the father's dedication and the remarkable achievements of both him and his son. There is no significant disagreement present in the discussion.

Contextual Notes

Some participants reference external sources, such as articles and television features, but there is no consensus on the specifics of those sources or their content.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to individuals looking for motivational stories, those involved in endurance sports, or anyone reflecting on personal challenges and dedication.

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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?

. . .

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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