[Gridleak]

I know this is a little bit old but I came across it again today and it made me ball like a baby. So I have to share with you guys. I don't know if strength is measured in fitness or love, but this Father pushes the boundaries of both.

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Strongest Dad in the World
[From Sports Illustrated, 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.

YouTube - Can World's Strongest Dad

This is the story of Dick & Rick Hoyt, the most inspirational father and son team to race in an Ironman.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDnrLv6z-mM

[jim293]

Never seen that one before. Pretty inspiring.

[Salvatorey]

Well thats touching..Aw....

[John10]

read about this in Sports Illustrated a while back, Rick Reilly wrote a piece on it, it was good and its an amazing story.

[adriano_917]

man this is inspiring it just makes you wanna cry and go hug your dad....

[JudisStang]

That's amazing, for lack of a better word... Thank you so much for posting!

[Red Rocket]

When I think about what a team these two men are, I don't think I can fully realize the dedication and determination they have! Obviously, the Iron Man races themselves are tough, but so is the training and practicing! I can't begin to imagine the effort put in just to get ready for the event... The look of joy and triumph on the faces of them both at the end of the race is spectacular! I feel so proud of them!

I think, boys and girls, that we've found a World-Class Father (and son), and not just the Worlds Strongest Dad!

[Mick]

Everybody thinks they have problems, and then you see this.

[Ric66fb]

First I've heard of this guy, Got to admit that choked me up a bit. Makes me realise how insignificant my problems are.