Fri., August 31, 2012 6:45pm (EDT)

Taking Others Along In Fort Collins, Colo.
By Douglas James
Updated: 9 months ago

Running in an AiT event.
Running in an AiT event.
When Dick Hoyt competes in triathlons, he takes his son, Rick who has cerebral palsy with him in specially-designed carriers. Inspired by the Hoyts, Dennis Vanderheiden created Athletes in Tandem.

Travis Silvers, who now competes in AiT events, says, "I'm lucky to know Dennis and to be a part of something so special and I enjoy giving back to those who couldn't be out there without us."

Douglas James lives in Greeley, Colo.


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