Rick Hoyt, 59, who is non-verbal and uses slight head movements to communicate letter-by-letter, formulated the family’s next move. “We have to continue Dad’s work.”The days of father pushing son through the Boston Marathon are over. Dick Hoyt’s death in March at age 80 closed a significant chapter in the race’s history — which hosts its 125th running on Oct. 11. More: Rick Hoyt shares love of marathonThe B.A.A. Craig is believed to be the first daughter to push her mother in the Boston Marathon.

Source: MetroXpress October 07, 2021 09:00 UTC