Originally Posted by Happy Feet

In Neils world, Rick Hoyt would not be allowed to post about his experiences triathloning because he did not do so on his own power. In fact, he would be seen as the thin edge of the wedge, sob story brow beating excuse that would lead to fat lazy people running in triathlons. Fortunately, the running world feels different and Rick and Dick are accepted for who they are. No one is confused or threatened by what they do.