I love the newness of 2011! I know some people get annoyed with New Year's Resolutions. Some think that it is pointless to make goals that may inevitably be put aside. I am not one of these people. (See my New Year 2010 post on this topic.) I look forward to setting new goals, celebrating new accomplishments, and getting inspired by other "Doers" out there.
Today I wanted to share with my readers my three most favorite inspirational stories. Take time to watch them; you will be a better person for having become acquainted with the incredible and awe-inspiring journeys of these Iron Men. For those of you who don't know, an Iron Man Triathlon is when you swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles, and then run a full marathon - 26.2 miles. To be an official finisher you must complete it all in 17 hours or less. Is it crazy that I want to do this someday??? Here is to making goals, being "Doers", and never giving up on ourselves! Happy 2011!
Team Hoyt: The Back Story of a father who didn't give up on his son and a son who was determined to live against the odds.
Team Hoyt: The Iron Man
Matt Hoover: Biggest Loser Winner Season 2 still battles his weight and finds strength deep within to do impossible things
(Side note: Matt Hoover ran another Ironman distance triathlon in November and completed it in under 17 hours! See his story here.)
Ben: Loses 120 pounds and gains his life back
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3 comments:
I've always loved Matt Hoover's story! I look forward to what 2011 has for both of us! love you E-beth!
I just saw an HBO special on the Hoyts. They are so very inspirational!
I was like, "yeah, yeah, schminspiration." I'll admit it. Moments later, I'm totally bawling in my kitchen. Lucy says, "Mom, what's *wrong*?" (read "You are a crazy lady.") I said, "I'm crying because this is really special." "Oh, so they're happy tears?" You'd better believe it, kid.
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