The 111th Boston Marathon is Monday, April 16th. Some of you may be aware of the powerful story of Dick and Rick Hoyt, a father-son team that races together all over the world. Monday will be their 26th Boston Marathon together. This excerpt is from a Sports Illustrated article written in 2005 by Rick Reilly:
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 -- all in the same day. Click here to read the rest of the article.
Check out these videos that tell the story of Team Hoyt:
The Story of Dick and Rick Hoyt as they compete in the Ironman Triathlon.
Music video of Team Hoyt (My Redeemer Lives).
