Rick hoyt biography

In the spring of , Rick told his father that he wanted to participate in a 5-mile benefit run for a Lacrosse player who had been paralyzed in an accident. Far from being a long-distance runner, Dick agreed to push Rick in his wheelchair and they finished all 5 miles, coming in next to last. This realization was just the beginning of what would become over 1, races completed, including marathons, duathlons and triathlons 6 of them being Ironman competitions.

Also adding to their list of achievements, Dick and Rick biked and ran across the U. In a triathlon, Dick will pull Rick in a boat with a bungee cord attached to a vest around his waist and to the front of the boat for the swimming stage. For the biking stage, Rick will ride a special two-seater bicycle, and then Dick will push Rick in his custom made running chair for the running stage.

Rick was once asked, if he could give his father one thing, what would it be? Rick always says if it comes down to doing one race a year he would like it to be the Boston Marathon: his favorite race. Get ready to walk, run, or roll, make a difference, and race with us for a cause that means everything. Every runner, walker, rider, and supporter helps us in supporting members in our communities.

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The Beginning of The Hoyt Family In the spring of , Rick told his father that he wanted to participate in a 5-mile benefit run for a Lacrosse player who had been paralyzed in an accident. Check out our digital photo gallery! Get In Touch. Mailing Address.