♫ Father runs triathlon with his son in tow

[luke5986]

I'm not one for cheesy emotional stuff, but this one got to me.

[markcoleman1994]

"Father runs triathlon", if he ran it, then im certain it wouldnt be a triathlon.

[buzocobra]

If more people would have this spirit in America what a nation we would be.

[JelloJames16]

Time to train for that triathlon 8 months from now. This song is definitely going to be on my playlist to keep me pumped. When I hear this song, all I can envision is this amazing video.

[riotorres48]

this video was shown last week in our recollection.....shit..it tear us apart...

[prednisolon]

Just watched this with my mum and we cried a lot. RIP Dad. greetings from Turkey.

[mikemike14731998]

I'm a tough 15 year old and i cried ;(

[kath799]

when i watch this video im very touchable and i cry =((

[sriley100]

WOW

[Harls07]

WHO THE FUCK DISLIKED THIS!?!?!?!?

[mikemike14731998]

@Harls07 its fucking awful isn't it?

[jim1268]

WTF??? My eyes are leaking!! That doesn't happen very often. Could do with many more people like him in this world! Second best dad in the world if you ask me ;)

[yokehuatgoh]

breaks my heart...

[miraxell]

8 people disliked ? WTF

[Realtomahawk07]

I don't cry...but that brought me to tears

[lhequatro]

omg so touching

[MTLyngi]

Some faith in humanity has been restored.

[tynziejo]

This is the most amazing and loving act I have ever seen. I am full of tears.

[Imuniquelymade]

@lov3RsPk obvioulsy more than what you want ok admit.......an enough said you dont know me an I dont know you so with that I will say no more no matter what you say grow some balls an watch the video instead of tryna argur with somebody

[Imuniquelymade]

@jordyn 518316 mercy me sings this

[Imuniquelymade]

This makes me think ogf how God ifs willing to carry his children no matter what.......How he is our strenght.....I love this cry everytime I watch

[Lov3RsPk]

@Imuniquelymade Wtf does god have to do with this ? Wow...

Anyways this is truly amasing!

[Thejospos]

omg. can't stop crying! love this! <3

[jordyn518316]

WOW what a wonderful bond :) does any one know who sings this song?

beautiful!!!

[JadoreLaParis]

@jordyn518316 I can only imagine, mercy me. :)

[badspy]

I cried!

[jojazz100]

Wondering if I can finish my first half marathon today, after watching thus I know I will. Thank you for being so inspirational.

[The88poppies]

That's quite an example of Love in Action.

[karaterheinfelden]

you have safe my life too... Thanks--... ;-D

[Miles0931]

wow this is so strong makes me cry everytime i watch it this is a true iron man wow

[SteinRobert]

this is the real action hero

[hotNsour79]

TOTALLY came to tears.

[eyesabove9]

Man I almost came to tears with this video, now thats father and son love. I would do the same for my boy

[stephenGunit]

Every guy whos ever run out on his kids needs to watch this.

[balsac6606]

Kudos Man! Icredible and pure Awesome!

[johnnysketch1]

Amazing story. Gotta give my respect to dad on this one. That's an incredible feat to finish ironman with a passenger in tow. Hats off.

[i360xTOXiCzZx]

This is so inspiring, how can you dislike something like this?

[BluRRedV1sI0N]

That's a person who fucking deserves the title "hero".

[Fheii026]

i just wanna know what is wrong with him?

[MegaJoelAndrew]

WOW

[ginnifurlogan]

so beautiful!

[emailtdh]

My wife sent me this and I procrastinated watching it because I knew I would cry like a baby. Just watched it and all I can say is this guy and his son are my hero's and inspiration. Thanks.

[ClydeRowing]

@emailtdh too true mate, I confess I had a wee blub. But in a manly way!

[mocastro15]

Awe I cried!! This is so cute-3

[skamilf]

This always makes me cry. It's so beautfiful the love a parent can have for his/her child.

[ABCDEFGHIJKLMN01231]

Hero.

[tomifrancis19]

Happy Father's Day to my Papa and all the Fathers in the world!!....

[pangeanet]

@tomifrancis19 absolutely this is the best father's day video in the world. Thanks again for your comment.

[didget511]

Hey, this vid is inspirational as. someone on omegle linked it to me- but i accidentally closed the window, sorry- i would say thanks for the link if i could.

great Video, music is kinda sad tho

[everwatchfulone]

This is the perfect example of true unconditional love of a father for his son..... and I love the music... one of my favorite songs of all time!!! Thank you for posting this!!

[sexykio]

now that's what i call the best dad ever

[shhhhhado]

I'm trying to imagine this, but I can't. I can't imagine pushing myself to the limits like this man is. Guess I don't know how far you would go for a son. Not having a father growing up.. this shows me there are real fathers out there. I only hope I strive to be.. half the man Mr.Hoyt is. Thank you for this video.

[bhorn666]

Niesamowity człowiek,  najwięksi sportowcy świata przy nim są amatorami. Można tylko pogratulować takiego ojca temu młodemu człowiekowi. Zresztą młody też niesamowity, mimo takiego kalectwa skończyć studia... to są silni ludzie

[NFLImagery]

What's the name of the song??

[mandisencool]

@NFLImagery i can only imagine

[KickerDC]

Thank you for sharing this!

[meaklim]

Fair play man, fair fuckin play.

[ARCStudies]

That's a father!

[ARCStudies]

That's a father!

[wittywiw]

if an earthly father can do this, certainly, our heavenly Father can do something greater for us. thank you God the Father!

[djcranblast]

why 7 people dont like this have they no sole, come on this is so beautiful.

[pangeanet]

@djcranblast I have to agree with you.

[madalfred87]

@pangeanet that makes the two of us

[pangeanet]

@madalfred87 at the very least :)

[bulmak]

@djcranblast maybe it hurts them and thats why they don't like this, maybe instead of feeling motivated, they feel more pain when seing this.. and thats why they don't like it...maybe

[diamond2015]

@djcranblast thats right brother.. I saw this at a church service and I couldn't stop crying.

[SillieBillieBanana]

Obviously 7 people have no soul.

[kldodo]

7 people dont even have a father

[murdag99]

What a team true iron men :D

[Oesthassel]

7 people did not have a father that dragged them trough a Triathlon.

[vjcantrell]

I don't think I have every cried so much watching a video. Every time, it's the same reaction. What a special father he has. God has truly blessed them both.

[trj522]

Dick Hoyt is a true Ironman.

[JolyHoe]

That is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. Great soundtrack too.

[iliastsikis]

thats the power of fathers

[matutee321]

damn i wanna cry.. he is so strong.. good video

[biarchful]

What a dad!!! I cried so much.. I had everyone at my job crying too after i showed them.. Beautiful !!!

[dapelaez1997]

The best video that I have seen. It's very beautiful

[dapelaez1997]

Very beautiful. Muy bonito. Trés beau. The best video that I have seen

[dapelaez1997]

Very beautiful. Muy bonito. Trés beau

[gd74ish]

A father who is determined to give his son his own journey through life. Even if that means carrying him every step of the way. God Bless them.

[MrsSam]

Praise the Lord! GOD bless you Hoyt & Son!

[MONEYM00RE]

this is the greatest video of all time

[jessicas4321]

another touching movie about them is here: watch?v=rLROStmpWGQ

[lordismo]

There's always a debate about who's the greatest athlete of all time. I think we have another name to add to that list...Dick Hoyt!

[braducsb2]

Rick Hoyt is a badass. To be able to complete all these marathons and triathlons pushing his son too. I agree that the Christian music is a little annoying, but either way - great story. Damn dude - I didn't realize the son is already in his 40's.

[Alisonewebb]

@matchoo69  I totally agree.. Inspirational !!!

I'm moved to tears after watching this !!!

[matchoo69]

This is totally inspiring what an amazing dad. This proves what we will do for our kids

[braveryfan1]

how can someone dislike this?!

[sheergloss]

i have just watched this for the first time. the pure and unconditional love the father and son have for each other is unbelievable, what an incredible man that father is, to do all that for his son is remarkable, it made me cry x

[jreacher79]

The next time I feel "tired" during my marathon I will think of this video. Wow what an inspiration!

I have been thinking about doing a triathlon recently but thought it may be too hard. Not anymore. If this guy can run an IRONMAN with his son I think I can complete an Olympic distance race. Brilliant!

[thecheezykiwi]

.....Truly insparational!

[cultureDef]

Absolutely beautiful.... Helps me to keep moving forward... Thank you so much...

Graham Ronne of CultureDef

[MrBraiko]

That's Iron will and hope!

I can't freaking watch this without crying.

OMH! This shows up so much love of a father for his son.

We have to start watching this... we must trust in true love. This is an example of how the pasion and effort can make a better world.

When we finally understand that this will be a better world.

I JUST LOVE THIS VIDEO!

[mrmatthewyambao]

worth watching for....

[Daddypoppins]

a tear everytime

[2besavedcom]

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[petoetjuh]

This is so heartwarming! I love this, the absolutely pure form of the love of a father for his son. People with this condition aren't limited, they CAN do anything with the power of love. I'm happy for this family, they have the most wonderful and most powerful gift in their family, which is uncondition love for one another :) They can achieve great things and are happy with who they are and what they have :) God bless them :)

[coolarab21]

Really moving!

[klingaacik]

annualy there is an ironman, and yet, once in a generation, there emerges the Ironman...

[lahalamahala]

BEST FATHER EVER !!!

[helloryley1]

AMAZIN!



[southernbelle0219]

wow... I'm in awe of this man and truly humbled by him! God bless him and his family!

[johnredstuart]

One of the most loving pieces of unity and love for a child I've ever seen in my 60 years of life. the tears of compassion and love is still flowing as I type.

"RED!"

[johnredstuart]

One of the most loving pieces of unity and love for a child I've ever seen in my 60 years of life. the tears of compassion and love is still flowing as I type.

"RED!"

[elhigh]

Can't type, too teared up.

Wonderful

[leonidasvale]

I am proud of both, congratulations from Spain. Father and son you are the real ironman.

[Pacator1986]

I work with retarded People , and thats one of the beautifulst Videos i have ever seen. I wish more Parents are as great as he... great... he is the REAL Iron Man. With such a big heart , full of love...

[asuike992]

i salute to both of you

[asuike992]

i salute to both of you.....your the best dad that i've ever seen......great job ....GOD bless u BOTH...

[asuike992]

i salute to both of you.....

[joeyloki62]

This man deserved a star on the walk of fame

(sorry if my english is bad, i'm french)

Respect for this man.

[rafus3022]

This is THE Ironman!!!

[AsylumProductionTV]

Holy crap this is the fist time I have cried because of a youtube video. wow

[louakaweezie]

So emotional ... if everybody was like this, could you just imagen wht the world would be like ..... a much better place to live :) x

[cojkor]

Wow this is a mazing achievement

[ejgintexas]

Many people question God by asking how he could create special needs people. I truly believe it isn’t that he creates them to live a life of struggle, but they are here to help us stupid average people. They teach us how to win through struggle, not through first place, and how to see that are prayers are answered. “we prayed for patience and God gave us a reason to be patient, we prayed for unconditional love and God gives us people who need to be unconditionally loved.”

[agammenom1]

That was so awesome!!! It made me cry! I have a son with Special needs and It was so inspiring. What an awesome dad!

[OnlyTheWeakNeedHelp]

that is the sadest thing i've ever seen.

And on a seperate note, i can't stand when people make fun of retarded people. I have friends that do and i never laugh at any of their joks, i just cant stand seeing people like that. I feel so sorry for that kid for having to live like that.

And no i dont have a retarded brother or family member.

[OliverKarlborg]

I wish all the best for Dick and Rick! .. what an amazing video!

[cocosaysfu]

@TheMagnusHjelset

I can only imagine By mercy me.

Such a beautiful song ;n;

[prankpatrol89]

i watched this in school, explaining how just one person can make a difference, wether it's for the enviroment or just in the life of a person. i had to keep it together in the class with 21 other kids, but i found this now at home and i bawled my eyes out

[TheMagnusHjelset]

whitch song is it on this video?

[RainbowYoga2011]

IRONMAN!!! ;-D

[montesco5]

wats the name of the song?

[ChemiInquiro]

@montesco5 Song: I can only imagine. Band: Mercy me.

[DjPowermelon]

This is one of the most beautiful things i've ever seen ..

[luckofthegerman]

Ironman in every sense of the word....

[belfastflyer]

Clearlt, TWO people out of 407 are mental.

[pangeanet]

@belfastflyer I agree!

[skinningjoints]

@pangeanet that's one lazy son....there's some sick people out there..

[hoyasavocado]

@pangeanet press thumbs up then and joing the other 18 :D

[lovesjune]

@belfastflyer they are not mental... more of brainless and heartless.

[MATTYGJ2]

@belfastflyer

It's probably due to the pathetic Christian music and religious undertones. As if these unbelievable human beings needed an imaginary third party to help them across the line. As an Ironman, It is insulting to them and the effort that was required to reach this goal.

[pangeanet]

@belfastflyer I still can't get enough of this video I still feel the power of truth whenever I hear it and end up listening and singing along to the very end. ;) What a beautiful example to each and every one of us!

[lidiajaguar1]

this video deserves the Golden Globe for one the most beautifull and empowering love . THE MOST INCREDIBLE FATHER

[lidiajaguar1]

god bless you

[kyl2620]

True Love

[AleksejsMedvedevs]

This is increadible father...wish to have more people like that in our World

[JoshGrobansLady]

There is a special place in heaven for dads like this one.

[radik360]

WOWWWWWW....GREAT VIDEO....BUT...AWESOME FATHER....PEACE AND LOVE FOR THAT FAMILY....I'M CRYING....

[refici222]

that is philoprogenitivness love of the offspring

[shortylore]

Who is the artist for this song? Wonderful portrayal of unconditional love! I shed tears watching the clip! Very moving!

[johnnie160]

you know like every little boy thinks their dad is the best dad in the world? imagine what that guy must thinkg of his dad!

[Misstakeda]

The focus of this video is the word "CAN". But there is something out there that can't do, no matter how hard I try.

I can't watch this video, and watch the absolution of love that this father has for this son and not shed a tear. No matter how hard I try, I can't keep from crying a little bit.

[chiuchai19]

very nice story I've never heard this to anybody..

so wonderful it made me cry every time i watch

this video i admire the father your more than a

father to your son :(

[zkillzet]

great video ....

[ASSASSYN360]

Makes me proud to be a father and a man!

[mushkins100]

MAGIC

[inerfyr]

Who was the one heartless person that disliked this video????

[SissieBelle1]

I saw the news report on this father and son team when it aired a couple of years ago and if this story doesn't touch your heart then you probably don't have one.

This is the epitome of a father's love, he is amazing! How many father's or even mother's go that far to make their child's dreams come true or spend that kind of time with them?

[046jordi]

una leccion ,deberiamos aprender y esforzarnos para llegar a ser una cuarta parte de lo que es este señor.

[tootsiebaron]

Truly an amazing story & video!

My only wish is that there were more Father's and people like this man.

God Bless Dick & Rick Hoyt & there Family !

[KingKongOfAmerica]

aww, man, this video mad me fvcking cry :( shit

[JoMoMoss]

I have thought on many occasions that “there has to be more to life than this”….”why me”….”I’ve had enough”…..”it’s not fair”.

Also that human kind has degenerated into a cesspool of human negativity not worth saving…..BUT!!!!!!

Found this to make me think twice, count my blessings and restore my faith in us all/humankind.

[shirokaze23]

Respect!!! they are true heroes!

faith. honor. love!!

bravo i wish to have more humans like him in our wolrd!

[lydiejayne]

awesome

[JoMoMoss]

I have thought on many occasions that “there has to be more to life than this”….”why me”….”I’ve had enough”…..”it’s not fair”.

Also that human kind has degenerated into a cesspool of human negativity not worth saving…..BUT!!!!!!

Found this to make me think twice, count my blessings and restore my faith in us all/humankind.

[LC260379]

in our life we give too much importance to small and insignificant things. we should look more often to the people that needs real help. God bless this father and son and all the fathers and sons who need help and love.

[yilyil79]

moved to tears...

[Pelznase]

OMG!! It´s breathtaking!! Biggest respect!!

What can I say: Enjoy your life - it´s short!!! Greetings from Jana

[Donnaploss]

Now that's what a parent should be. Supportive, nurturing and most of all, LOVING. God Bless them both!!

[togaview]

Amazing!!!!!

[zottepa]

Respect !!!

[lisjay2]

I'm speechless! This is truly amazing and one of the best definitions of LOVE that I have ever seen!!

[collectorsdepot]

I am humbled by watching this video.

[MegaROFLcoptor]

@collectorsdepot

jomomoss says it all i will share this with other mums and dads who may not have seen this like me , but my special friend sent it on to me thank s for friends.

Linda M

[ricardunt]

Português - Mas que pai, não é para qualquer um. Como este a muitos e são estes pais e mães ou filhos que merecem ser reconhecidos e apoiados. As imagens dizem tudo.

English - But what father, is not for everyone. As this and many are these parents or children who deserve to be recognized and supported.

The pictures say it all.

[loyis7]

God bless the father and the son !!! Trully inspirational. !!!

I salute you both.

[cmoserm]

The love between this father and son is incredible! WAY TO GO!!!!!!!!

[calimehtar89]

the true heroes in real life. this man gives strength not only to his son, but to everyone who sometimes thinks of giving up.greetings from greece

[JoshGrobansLady]

The boy's smile at 3:12 really says it all. What a beautiful, inspiring video; thank you for posting it.

And to that one person who disliked this--I'm praying for you, because something isn't right.

[reallycoolz]

Tears, tears, tears..........