Father and Son

[eglen john]

I picked this up off the NIVA web site, words just can't explain it.


The Story

A son asked his father, 'Dad, will you take part in a marathon with me?'
The father who, despite having a heart condition said 'yes.' They went
on to complete the marathon together.

Father and son went on to join other marathons, the father always saying
'yes' to his son's request of going through the race together.

One day, the son asked his father, 'Dad, let's join the Ironman
together.' To which, his father said 'yes' too.

For those who don't know, the Ironman is the toughest triathlon ever. The
race encompasses three endurance events of a 2.4 mile (3.86 kilometers)
ocean swim, followed by a 112 mile (180.2 kilometers) bike ride, and
ending with a 26.2 mile (42.195 kilometers) marathon along the coast of
the Big Island .

The father and son went on to complete the race together.

NOW WATCH THIS VIDEO and view this race:

http://www.tangle.com/view_video.php...aca5dd9ea45513

[davidrmac]

What a great guy , puts a lot of things into perspective I think .

[Paul Hinge]

I agree with your sentiments. What courage and determination!

Hingey

[Lofty-25]

Talk about a lump in my throat

[sixties]

All you hear & see is Bad News on Sky/BBC Etc, Why do they not put things like this on!!.
Brought tears to our eyes.

[jeffdj]

very emotional what a guy

[tom8204]

Dedication or what?

[chow]

Thanks JOHN.....
Humbling or what...

[Scouse75]

WOW!! I was not expecting that! Very emotional.

[pauls]

nice to hear off you scouse dont forget legands tonight will let biscuit know you are on forum paddy