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Old 17 October 2009, 07:15   #1
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After being involved with Iron man events I know just how hard they are; if you can watch this without crying - you just aint human!
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Old 17 October 2009, 08:29   #2
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I remember seeing this last year. Very humbling.
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Old 17 October 2009, 09:02   #4
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All hard men look away now.

On the face of it it seems rather odd so I looked on their website and found this quote....

"Dad, when I'm running, it feels like I'm not handicapped."

gulp!
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Old 17 October 2009, 13:36   #5
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wife's in tears looking at it over my shoulder. Hard not to.
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Wow, words can't express how that makes you feel, what a guy!
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That puts a few things in perspective - incredible pair
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Asronishing commitment..........I don' t think this post belongs in the bilges however
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Asronishing commitment..........I don' t think this post belongs in the bilges however
Glad its not just me that saw that. Will make a change something been moved OUT of the bilges.
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Old 18 October 2009, 22:38   #10
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Glad its not just me that saw that. Will make a change something been moved OUT of the bilges.
Indeed .. I thought an errant admin had put it there or perhaps treerat stuck it there thinking it wasnt worthy but at least its out now
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Old 19 October 2009, 07:53   #11
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Indeed .. I thought an errant admin had put it there or perhaps treerat stuck it there thinking it wasnt worthy but at least its out now
I believe it started its life down there... and I retrieved it last night.
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Old 19 October 2009, 11:39   #12
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That was down to me - as it was totally off topic thought it was the right end of the forums - oh well in the right place now Ta muchly
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. . . and if the video doesn't get you, check out their web site www.teamhoyt.com

Inspirational stuff.
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Old 19 October 2009, 12:29   #14
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That guy and those like him deserve the world. Makes me realise I could do a whole lot more as a farther and I pride myself on always being there for my kids no matter what.
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