In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Michael DiDonato about his professional and athletic life. Michael has the biggest heart. Despite being a husband, dad, and martial artists, he has dedicated his free time to team up with Kyle Brodeur, who was paralyzed in a car accident years ago. Michael essentially assists Kyle in long distance running and triathlon races using various tools including a custom-made wheelchair Michael custom made for him. The story is quite amazing and the listen will be quite heartwarming and inspiring. We won't give too much away, but if you know anyone who would consider doing "duo sports" please share this with them. And if you want to know some of Michael's secrets of how he trains and recovers from and for these races, he shares that too. Michael DiDonato is most passionate about helping people in the special needs community through the running chairs that his company, Southbridge Tool & Manufacturing, builds. He also enjoys racing with his friend Kyle Brodeur. Kyle is physically challenged and wants to experience the thrill of the race through triathlons and road races. They call themselves "Team Unstoppable" where Kyle is the heart and soul…and Michael is the arms and legs. In this episode we discuss: Birthdays Kyle Brodeur Dick & Rick Hoyt Racing with Kyle Team unstoppable Training Specialized Wheelchairs Benefit for the para-athletes and their family Michael's Why Covering the costs Keeping your body up to par How redox molecules are helping Mike Assisted athletes or duo spots Links to things we mentioned: Patreon Via Biome ASEA Athletes Learn more about ASEA here Michael DiDonato – Facebook, Instagram, Twitter Hoyt Running Chairs – Website Team Unstoppable – Facebook The incredible story of Dick & Rick Hoyt Making Dreams Come True (Make-A-Wish) with Jennifer Ritter – PTP046 Thank you to this month's Patrons for supporting us on Patreon: "Joe" Millie Pearson Mary Lou Fusi Carmen Fanous Emily Iaconelli Spanish Armada Michele Olender Don't forget to contact us at info@planttrainers.com with your question for our Plant Trainers Facebook Lives! We hope you enjoyed this podcast! Please take a moment and leave us a rating and review over on Apple Podcasts – we would be grateful! This will help get our podcast out to others who may enjoy it. We promise to read your reviews and consider your feedback. This show is for you. Please subscribe to The Plant Trainers Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform. Help us by spreading the news about our totally awesome Podcast! Click here for a list of our services
