The other day I decided to skip out on class (we were going to some weirdo play called "Alicia in wonder tierra" I guess it's like a Mexican spin on Alice in wonderland) and went to a guest lecture. I dont know how many of you have heard of Team Hoyt but it's the amazin father/son team that finished the ironman race as well as many other triathalons. The amazing part is that the son in a quadraplegic and the dad has pulled the son through all the rraces. They have a special boat that the dad pulls during the swimming part and a special seat for the biking part. It was just amazing! They were so inspirational! Their motto is to always say I Can...and never add an 't. They do about 22 triathalons a summer and the son (who cants talk or move any of his extremities) is going to college in Boston. Over the past 20 years, they have racked up so many miles in marathons that they have gone around the world about 3-4 times. CRAZY! It just really goes that show that no matter what struggles you have, you can overcome them and do great things. The son says that when he is doding these races, it feels like he doesnt even have a disability. I just thought it was amazing and I wanted to hare some of that with you. Never use your struggles or trials as a crutch. Rather, look at them as a challenge to rise above them no matter what!
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Yeah, my sister Anna, who is big into marathons and has done a triathalon, told me about them once. Truly amazing. Thanks for this post! :D
Wow, that is a cool story. Sounds way better than that play. :)
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