Sad news out of Boston. Dick Hoyt, known for pushing his wheelchair bound son Rick in more than 30 Boston Marathons as well as numerous other marathons and triathlons around the world, passed away in his sleep today at the age of 80.
Rick Hoyt was born was cerebral palsy and could not talk until the age of 10. He persuaded his father to enter a five mile charity run when he was a teenager. They would go on to compete in 234 triathlons, 67 marathons and 6 Iron Man competitions including 32 Boston Marathons. The father and son ran their last Boston Marathon together in 2014. Bryan Lyons would succeed the elder Hoyt, but sadly passed away suddenly last June.
I remember seeing Team Hoyt a couple of times while watching the Marathon in person and just being amazed and awed that they would endure those 26 plus miles year in and year out.
Dick Hoyt's race has been run. But as long as Rick Hoyt is prepared to take the journey then someone will step in for his Dad and honor his memory. R.I.P.
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