Team Hoyt

I was recently watching videos on youtube, jumping from one thought to the next and then when I got done watching a video on Lance Armstrong I saw a video that caught my eye for no one reason in particular, so I clicked on it. While watching it my emotions ran high, I felt inspired, driven and moved. In 4 short minutes my mind went from thinking about myself and all the things going on in my life to being selfless and thinking about others and how good I really have it. The video I have below is the video I watched. While watching this video I thought of many things, among them is what one person can do with a life, how you can make things better for others, and what you can achieve when willing to do so. In the video Rick and father Dick Hoyt, otherwise known as team Hoyt, compete in marathons, triathlons and even iron man competitions. Rick was born with cerebral palsy and the doctors told Dick and his wife to put Rick in an institution, but they didn't listen. When Rick was about 12 he asked his dad if he would push him in a five mile race for charity, even though Dick wasn't a runner he agreed. After the race that night Rick told his dad that when he was out there it made him feel like he wasn't disabled, since then they have competed in 942 events, including 216 Triathlons (6 of which were Ironman competitions), 20 Duathlons, and 65 Marathons, including 25 consecutive Boston Marathons. They also biked and ran across the USA in 1992, a 3,735 mile journey that took them 45 days. They are an inspiration to everyone everywhere. This video makes me believe in myself and others as well. It showed me that even when everyone else around you is telling you to do otherwise to follow no one and just believe in yourself. Watch the video an you to will believe.



"you can"- Team Hoyt