Inspiration. Dedication. Motivation. Perseverance.
Kindness. Willpower.
Innovation.
Determination.
Innovation.
Determination.
Bravery.
Human Spirit.
With the airing of Ironman World Championships this weekend (Saturday on NBC at 4:30pm EST), I thought it was the perfect time to showcase a story that warms my heart, and makes me smile and cry every time I see it, yes even now, as I'm posting this. (it's ok, I was due for a good cry....)
It's one that I'm sure many of you have already heard or seen, but probably the most inspiring I've found -- I can't think of anyone stronger or more amazing than Dick Hoyt.
You can read more about Team Hoyt's incredible story here... since I wouldn't be able to put it into better words myself. The following clip is inspiring too... seeing how truly happy Rick Hoyt is, to share this time and passion with his dad, and to hear that if he could give his dad one thing it would be to have his dad in the chair and push him for once. Of all the words I have in the heading of these posts, he's one of the few that I think nails every single one of them!
For those of you running Boston in 2011, Team Hoyt hopes to be there, as this is their favorite race -- when Dick Hoyt will be 70 years old! WOW!
It's one that I'm sure many of you have already heard or seen, but probably the most inspiring I've found -- I can't think of anyone stronger or more amazing than Dick Hoyt.
You can read more about Team Hoyt's incredible story here... since I wouldn't be able to put it into better words myself. The following clip is inspiring too... seeing how truly happy Rick Hoyt is, to share this time and passion with his dad, and to hear that if he could give his dad one thing it would be to have his dad in the chair and push him for once. Of all the words I have in the heading of these posts, he's one of the few that I think nails every single one of them!
For those of you running Boston in 2011, Team Hoyt hopes to be there, as this is their favorite race -- when Dick Hoyt will be 70 years old! WOW!
17 comments:
Its almost impossible to top what he has done. Always brings a tear to my eye. Thanks for sharing
I was inspied when I first heard about them on some TV sports show a while ago. I met them at Timberman this year as they had a booth set up in the mini expo. Brought my kids over to make sure they met them too.
Good choice.
The Hoyt's are amazing. I am amazed at the love of a father for his son and hope that one day my sons and I will find something like this to do together.
The real challenge will be making sure I am still in shape to be able to participate with them!
Great post.
Those Hoyts are amazing indeed.
The Hoyts are one of pure inspiration and motivation. I'll admit everytime I hear their story it brings tears to my eyes!
thanks for continuing this series of yours, we all need it!
Just so incredible, huh? Amazing.
Love this series of posts, Mel!!!
This story is amazing. Definitely brings me chills whenevr I read about it.
Wow, what an inspriation, it truly shows the power of the human spirit. Thank you for sharing!
they are from around here!!!!! very inspiring :)
I love that story! I was looking at your past post and saw you started P90X. Good luck! I use these videos individually quite often. I couldn't complete the program and run the mileage I do with my busy life right now but one day!
the hoyt's are awesome. the first time i saw their video clip i could not stop tearing up!
i am loving your inspiration series :)
They rock! Dick Hoyt is a stud and all in a speedo, even better.
I cried the first time I saw the video and again this morning reading about it through you it brought a tear to my eye. This story of love, dedication and generosity is truly moving and should be an inspiration to us all.
While I have seen this before, I can always watch it and be inspired!
LOVE This story. Simply amazing
http://www.values.com/images/billboards/large/Hoyt_14x48.jpg
ohhh this is amazing. and i'm so glad you reminded ironman is on tomorrow. so setting tivo to record! you rock :)
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