I had the most humbling, unforgettable, inspiring run this morning. I was out on a 10 mile run, feeling a bit bummed that my running partner couldn't join me. Seemed like a long run by myself. At about 5 miles, I started up my "big" hill which was definitely my challenge for the day. I was trying to get my mental groove on when I noticed a Dad pushing a stroller coming up behind me. No way was I going to let someone pushing a stroller pass me. Then I realized he was pushing a double. My challenge was on. I needed to kick it up even more. Within moments, this Dad flew by me pushing his BOB Iron Man strollerlike it was nothing. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw that not only was he pushing a double BOB stroller, but that he was also missing a leg. This Dad was so strong and on a mission. I tried and tried but could not catch up with him. I was suddenly determined to meet this man. I knew that the guys from BOB would love him! I set my sights on him but still couldn't catch up. He looked back a couple of times and must have thought I was stalking him. I didn't dare yell out that I can't catch him as I'm guessing that "can't" is not in his vocabulary. By this time, I am chasing after this man more than a mile off my route. I started thinking this was a figment of my imagination as he kept disappearing out of my view. I yelled out to him a couple of times. He responded saying, "You're still behind me?" and "Don't Stop". I finally caught up with him after about a two mile chase. I don't even get any credit for that as it was only because he turned around. I introduced myself and told him about Stroller Strides and BOB. It ends up his name is JPand he is a triathlete. Check him out at Challengedracing.com. He's a dad of two and was out training for a race that he has coming up. There are so many days that we come up with excuses. Mom's and Dad's, there are no excuses. Check out JP and the Challenged Athletes Foundation. I hope our paths cross again! JP - Send your wife over to Stroller Stridesand I'll gladly gift her some free classes! Thanks for kicking my butt today!