Ironman: Team Hoyt ... truly, truly... inspirational

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[UMCRevMom@aol.com]

This is true love. A must watch.

SO AWESOME!!

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A son asked his father, 'Dad, will you take part in a marathon with me?'. The father who, despite having a heart condition, says 'Yes'. They went on to complete the marathon together.

Father and son went on to join other marathons, the father always saying 'Yes' to his son's request of going through the race together. One day, the son asked his father, 'Dad, let's join the Ironman together.' To which, his father said 'Yes' too.

For those who don't know, Ironman is the toughest triathlon ever. The race encompasses three endurance events of a 2.4 mile (3.86 kilometer) ocean swim, followed by a 112 mile (180.2 kilometer) bike ride, and ending with a 26.2 mile (42.195 kilometer) marathon along the coast of the Big Island.

Father and son went on to complete the race together. View this race at.....

NOW WATCH THIS VIDEO:

http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=8cf08faca5dd9ea45513Â

[Jackson57]

Have met both Rick and Dick Hoyt at various races (actually, have been beaten in race by them as well). They’re truly American Heroes. Dick is a very humble man and Rick, in spite of his disabilities, is very engaging (and loves to flirt with women). They’re a very competitive team.

[Jemian]

I just tried to watch that video. I got a notice that said it wasn’t available yet.

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If you don't get misty watching this video, you don't have a heart.

[UMCRevMom@aol.com]

if there are too may hits you get that message I’m told. Cut & paste url & try.. it truly has motivated me to try to be a better Mom!

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Here is another video from NBC: Video