A Father's Odyssey by Terry HitchcockWhat would you do if your soulmate died, you lost your job, and you found yourself with your three young children depending on you alone?
One man defied these very circumstances, and managed to do much more than just survive in the years following his wife’s death.Terry Hitchcock, age 57 at the time, ran 75 consecutive marathons in 75 consecutive days. He traveled over 2,000 miles to bring awareness to the financial and emotional hardships faced by single parents and their children – everyday heroes who run quiet, yet extraordinary, daily marathons.
Terry Hitchcock proved that impossible is only a word. A Father's Odyssey: 75 Marathons in 75 Days
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86 comments:
Wow. What amazing vision and stamina. I wonder who watched his kids?
what a great story...i have a lot o respect for single parents. this time of year is usually tough as well with the holidays and limited income...usually we try to bless one from our community...
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He helped introduce the celebration of Grandparents Day.
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I learned that Terry was an only child who was raised by his grandparents. I would be interested to find out what happened to his parents, and if he felt that his grandparents did a good job of raising him.
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They made a movie based on his story too!
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Terry helped introduce the celebration of Grandparents Day.
A movie was made of his story.
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that sounds like an amazing tale, Im gonna buy it today...I love a good read;)
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I learned that in 2009, a documentary film - My Run - was made based on his story.
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this sounds like a great read!
The "finish line" was in Georgia!
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He helped introduce Grandparents Day.
I learned that Terry has a 3 part mission -
TERRY’S MISSION
The Three-fold Mission:
1. To provide organizations and individuals with the understanding that impossible is possible and that all expectations can be met
2. To create awareness about family needs and the issues and problems that children face each day (to create a Secretary of Children at the Federal Cabinet level)
3. To highlight and raise support for breast cancer and diabetes research
What an inspiration this guy is. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Looks like a good book, please enter me into this drawing.
I find that Terry Hitchcock is an ultramarathoner er to be very interesting.
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I learned that he was raised by his grandparents and that he helped introduce grandparents day. This book looks fantastic. Thank you
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I learned that a movie will be made out of the book. How great a read this must be, I'd love it for my boyfriend. Thanks.
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i learned he was an only child. i suscribe.
He introduced the Grandparents day. Love to read his book.
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What did I find interesting?
The man has gorgeous white hair! LOL I know, you are probably laughing, but seriously, I just love, love, love men with white hair and he had a beard too! Does it really get better than that? LOL
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that they made a documentary based upon his story thanks minsthins at optonline dot net
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I learned of the word ultramarathoner!
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I learned that against all odds, Terry Hitchcock, in 75 days, carved his name into the history books as perhaps one of the most famous long distant runners of our times by running the equivalent of a marathon each day for 75 consecutive days – over 2,000 miles.
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There was a movie made about the book
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Truly an amazing accomplishment. Would love to read this. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.
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I have never heard of him, but I would absolutely love to read this book! I am a runner (on a break right now...) and I would really enjoy reading what he has gone through.
I also learned from his website that they are making a film out of this. How exciting!!
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75 marathons in 75 consecutive days is amazing and the making of a movie based on his feat is amazing also. garrettsambo@aol.com
I learned they made the movie "My Run" based on the book.
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I learned he was a single parent. That is such a difficult position to be in. Raising a child alone has its trials and tribulations.
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He helped introduce Grandparents Day :)
Terry established the Heroes & Dreams Foundation whose mission is to help children of all ages around the world reach their full potential.
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