Iron Man

This was forwarded to me.

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A son asked his father, 'Dad, will you take part in a marathon with me?' The father who, despite having a heart condition says '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, 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 .

Father and son went on to complete the race together.

NOW WATCH THIS VIDEO and view this race:

One dad's review of the video: So often in the past I have described myself as a good father. Manners count for everything - a time and a place. All the things I thought really counted. How wrong can I be? When I don't get my own way I shout when I'm occupied I delay. I do play with my children but on my terms and at my convenience. Then one day I'm sat at home in my own smug little world and see something like this. All I can say is thank you. Your strength and love shames me but hopefully that is something that I can change. I do love my children but now I must show my love to them. I don't have the strength shown in the video but I can use that strength as my inspiration.