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Team Hoyt: The most inspirational father-son team you'll see

Posted: May 10th 2008 2:22PM by Kristen Seymour
Filed under: Fitness, Healthy Relationships, Spirituality and Inspiration, Healthy Kids


Dick Hoyt, 67, and his son Rick, 46, have accomplished more than many of us could imagine. They've climbed mountains, completed 224 triathlons (including six Ironmans), 66 marathons, a 45-day cross-country bike ride, and more. Obviously, that's inspiring in and of itself.

What makes it AMAZING is that Rick is a quadriplegic and cannot walk or talk -- he was born with cerebral palsy, which kept him from ever being able to control his muscles and limbs, including his vocal chords.

Dick started participating in races and endurance events with his son when Rick was just 11, and the duo hasn't taken more than two weeks off since. Dick continues to train and compete because Rick gets so much joy out of it, and it makes him happy to see his son happy.

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Team HoytIronman parade, Hawaii, 2005Winners!First running chair

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Fit Links: Tri, tri, tri again

Posted: Feb 12th 2008 6:00AM by Bethany Sanders
Filed under: Fit Links

As fabulous as we at That's Fit think this blog is, the truth is there are hundreds of wonderful blogs on healthy living to be seen all over the blogosphere. So in this feature, Fit Links, we'll introduce you to some that have caught our eye.

I used to work with a woman who did Ironman competitions. Though I had a healthy dose of respect for her, I'll admit I thought she was a little bit nuts. I mean, isn't one big race enough for one day? I couldn't help but notice, however, how her excitement and anticipation would grow as training ramped up and race day neared.

I always thought I'd like to try a mini-triathlon, you know the one that endurance racers do in their sleep? Maybe once I master running, I'll work on my swimming skills and we'll see what happens. Until then, I'll get my fill by reading blogs by people training for their own triathlons:

Because I Tri

Veg Triathlete

Diary of an Amateur Triathlete

Blood, Sweat, and Beer

If you're an amateur triathlete, I hope you can find some inspiration here!

Fit Factor: Triathalon is a great way to workout your whole body

Posted: Dec 8th 2006 6:00AM by Martha Edwards
Filed under: Fit Factor

These days, it seems like more and more people are giving up their spots on the sidelines to compete in endurance races like marathons and triathlons -- especially women. I've never done either myself, but several of my female friends have joined the triathlon bandwagon, giving up late nights, unhealthy eating, drinking and leisurely weekend mornings to train endlessly and get their bodies in shape. I must admit, I'm intrigued, as I usually am by a challenge.

Triathlon is a great way to achieve all-over body fitness because it combines running, cycling and swimming. Distances vary between events, but the most prominent competitions are the Olympics, which requires participants to swim nearly a mile (4921 feet), bike 24.9 miles and run 6.2 miles; and the Ironman, which requires participants to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles and run a full marathon, 26.2 miles -- wow!

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