World’s Strongest Man – The Power of Can – Team Hoyt

This year has marked a renewed determination to stay fit after realising that I had let myself go a bit during an extremely hectic period of filming in late 2010 and early 2011.  So after getting back home from a period of filming overseas – I decided to start off with something simple – Running.  I also thought it would be good, as it would help increase my lung capacity which would be good for my vocal development.  As well, at the time I thought the running would be a relatively inexpensive exercise to partake in – After running over 500km, participating in 4 races and purchasing all kinds of running gear, I realised how wrong I was!

In any case, its been a enjoyable journey, and what started out from a 2km run, has extended up to 25km race with plans to go the full distance with a marathon at the end of the year.  I think one of the great aspects of running is it gives you time to clear your mind, in essence its a kind of meditation – something which my overactive mind and type A personality needs to help keep me in balance!

I’ve been meaning to blog about my running journey this year for a while (Since I started my first run in late January this year (2011), but wanted to wait till I completely refreshed my blog (its still currently undergoing some debugging – but good enough to start blogging again – anyway, when you get the inspiration, its best to act on it, before it goes I believe.)  Anyway this blog entry is start. I’ll be covering some of the races I’ve entered in the upcoming entries – 2XU Compression 12KM run, Passion 25Km run, Sundown Half Marathon, and the Gold Coast Half Marathon.

But for now I want to  share an inspirational video I came across a few years ago, which was the real reason I started writing tonight – And since I find it very motivational particularly for running and other similar sports I thought I’d use it to get my running blog happening.  Anyway  its  just a great inspiration for whatever aspirations you may have and a demonstration of what love is.  -  Its the story of Rick and Dick Hoyt, A father and son duo who have  competed in 240 triathlons, 68 marathons and hundreds of other races together around the world (over a 1000 and counting!) And they have clocked amazing times including a 2hrs 40min for a marathon! When I say together, I mean the Father Dick pushing his Son Rick in a wheelchair for the entirety of the races!  Its Truly Inspirational.  I hope I get the chance to meet these guys at an event one day. Anyway do check out the video below:

If you liked that video, you may want to hear the story behind this amazing father and son.

I just did a quick google search and found out they now have a website (checked a couple of years ago, but I don’t think they had one then) check Team Hoyt here

Enjoy & Goodnight!