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He Told His Dad His Disability Disappeared When They Ran, So They Ran

It is so heartwarming to witness such a powerful commitment between a father and son.The story of how Dick and Ricky Hoyt came to run a triathlon together starts at 0:55. Watch them finish the Ironman at 4:27. Just be sure to grab a tissue before you do.

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