I watched, I cried...

cedarkey · Post by **cedarkey** » October 4, 2006 8:44 am

This really is a great story, I saw an interview w/ Dick Hoyt & at the
start of this journey, and he could not run a full block without stopping. It is absolutely amazing to to see the elation in his son's face as they
participate in the events.

Eighty-five times he's pushed his disabled son, Rick, 26.2 miles in
marathons. Eight times he's not only pushed him 26.2 miles in a
wheelchair but also towed him 2.4 miles in a dinghy while swimming and pedaled him 112 miles in a seat on the handlebars.
Here is the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryCTIigaloQ

Hooray Beer! · Post by **Hooray Beer!** » October 4, 2006 9:50 am

I've met the Hoyts a few times and whats even better - Dick is the most humble gracious and nice man you could ever want to meet

jimsig · Post by **jimsig** » October 4, 2006 12:18 pm

This is their website.

http://www.teamhoyt.com/
be sure to chck this page out
http://www.teamhoyt.com/history.shtml

They are truly an inspiration.

Capt.Flock · Post by **Capt.Flock** » October 4, 2006 12:23 pm

Team Hoyt

flipflopgirl · Post by **flipflopgirl** » October 5, 2006 4:03 am

Unbelievable!!!!! Never say I CAN'T!!!!!!!

Thanks for a great story!!!!!!!!

sailingagain · Post by **sailingagain** » October 5, 2006 5:26 am

I think I saw there story on "Real Sports" or an ESPN cover story. Maybe both.

It's just so unbelievably moving. That video is tough to get through without tearing up.

Thanks for putting it out there.