("The Master's Calling"
by Thad Cockrell) ♪ Listen while you still
can hear ♪ ♪ Listen while you
still can hear ♪ ♪ The Master's calling ♪ ♪ The Master's calling ♪ ♪ Bow down while your
knees still bend ♪ ♪ Bow down while your
knees still bend ♪ ♪ The Master's calling ♪ ♪ The Master's calling ♪ (vulture squawking) ♪ I don't wanna walk away ♪ ♪ Walk away from Him ♪ ♪ No, I don't wanna
walk away ♪ ♪ Don't wanna walk
away from Him ♪ ♪ Bind me to
your side ♪ ♪ Bind me to
your side ♪ (Dave panting) (contemplative synth
and piano music) - [Dave] Those who wait
upon the Lord shall renew
their strength. They shall mount up
with wings like eagles. They shall run and
not be weary. They shall walk
and not faint. (monitor beeps) - I wish I could tell you that
things have gotten better since last year, but
you've gotten worse. - I just need to know
about the summer. - We talked about
this last summer. You're bone
on bone now. That's what's causing
all the pain. It's time for that
knee replacement. - How's the ticker? - Fine, I got like
seven new pipes. They're all pumping
good now. - Seven? (chuckles) Only
you, Horton. - Okay, let's say
I do it your way. Once I do the surgery, will
I be able to run next summer? - Run? From California to
New York? Most people can't do
that on two good knees, let alone with a
knee replacement. - Okay, so if I'm
going to run, then I need to do it
first, pre-surgery-- - [Doctor] I did
not say that. - Okay, but if
I was going to. - Look, I know it's
tough to accept. But your competitive
racing days, they're over. Make an appointment and we'll
start some pre-op work-ups. - [Heather] If the mind is
willing, the body is able. (muffled loudspeaker
chattering) - Heather? - Running class, seven
years ago now. I just started here a
couple weeks ago. Do you want me to
schedule a followup? - No, no, we're all set. How have you been? - I've been great. - Hmm. - Look, you probably
don't remember this, but, during that time, I had
a lot of people in my life tell me that I was a loser
and never gonna finish school. But you always told
me I could, no matter what anyone said
or what obstacles I faced. (sentimental
orchestral music) I've followed your
adventure since. What you're doing is very
inspiring, Dr. Horton. - Thanks, Heather. That means a lot to me. - There are times in
life where we're faced with a question, where our
treasure lies. Is it in the riches and
the glory of this world? Or do we invest our gifts
in the heart of the Father, using them to meet the
needs of others? For the Bible tells us
that where our treasure is, there our heart
will be also. (Clark groans) - Dr. Horton! Are you okay? - Head over, guys. Go ahead, I got this. Oh. Guess who got
best blood today? You know what I always say,
if the mind's willing-- - The body is able,
I know. I'm done. - You're not done. - No, I really am. - Well, can your resignation
wait at least a day? I've still got a few
miles to run, and I'm not carrying you, not
with these knees. Come on, you
can do this. Come on. (upbeat jazz music) ♪ Each day is
all the same ♪ ♪ Mm, busying myself
to ease the pain ♪ ♪ And my solutions,
they've been sad ♪ ♪ But I can't find no
time to clear my head ♪ ♪ I know life is more
than what I've been told ♪ ♪ The ancient words
still feed my soul ♪ ♪ And in them, all I
need to behold ♪ ♪ I still believe ♪ ♪ I keep on fightin' to
make it to the finish line ♪ (sign clacks)
- Sorry, Carl! - Horton, again? ♪ And even though
there's no end in sight ♪ ♪ I'm gonna make it to
the finish line ♪ - All right, Mr. Extraordinary,
puttin' me to shame. How many miles today? - 16, then the class
joined me for six more. - (laughs) What are you gonna
do with your summer off? - I'm not sure yet. - You know, if
it's too painful, I can take that
down for you. It's like ripping
off a Band-aid. - Nope.
- Oh, come on, man. Three out of five
ain't bad, two of which you broke
world speed records. You really believe
it's possible to circle the Earth,
almost 25,000 miles? - Anything's possible. - It's official,
you're nuts. - I thought you just
said I was extraordinary. - Extraordinarily nuts. - (scoffs) Well, it's
the crazy ones that change the world,
Mikey. (door knocks) - What happened, Clark? - Typical running
class humiliation. - (laughs) Don't let
old Doc here talk you into anything sane
or reasonable. (laughs) - What's up? - Have you ever tried to
do so many things at once that you can't do
any of them well? - What's really
going on here? - To keep up
with the bills, I'm gonna need to find
a second job. What with tuition,
getting the car fixed, and rent,
I meant it. I'm done. - [Dave] I'm not
letting you quit. - Come on. - You can't give up
running, Clark. You're good at it. You're one of the
few who's not afraid to get hurt or even
bleed a little. You have a chance to compete
in ultras and multi-days, maybe even beat one of my
world speed records one day. - Well, which one are
you willing to part with? The Appalachian Trail
or the Pacific Crest? - I want you to finish
what you started. Hopefully,
this will help. (sentimental
orchestral music) - I can't take this. It's too much. - Well, bills have
this persistent way of repeating themselves. Take it. - Isn't your wife
gonna be upset? Shouldn't you ask her? - If there's one thing
I know about my wife, her heart is generous. (people socializing) - [Woman] Thank you. - You know, if you woulda
told me six months ago when he had heart surgery,
that it would turn out to be a blessing, I wouldn't
have believed it. I have to admit
I'm a little torn. - About what? - Well, I know the kids need
a vacation with their dad, but, you know, I'd like to
whisk him off all alone. I mean, is that a
little selfish? - Oh, you are the most
unselfish person I know. - Mm. - [Man] Thank you. - What you could do,
though, is fly them back to stay with us while you
two take off together. - Oh, I like the
way you think. - That is why I am the romance
expert in this friendship. (both chuckling) - [Woman] Thank you so much. - Mom. Where do you want these? - In the next room. - Where are you going? - Bringing a little art
class to the Daily Bread. Next week I'm gonna start
teaching them how to make
mosaics. - Oh, I wanna help. I've always wanted to
learn how to do that. - Okay, you can come, too. Hi, Brandon. - Hey. - Thanks. Where's Allison? - Uh, had a little
spillage in the car. I'm gonna go
grab some more. - Oh, Brandon, were
you able to clear the schedule with
your coach? - Yes, I told him we'd
be gone for a month, and we'll be able
to resume prepping for the fall when
we get back. So where's this
road trip starting? - Springer Mountain,
Georgia. - Ah.
- And don't you tell your dad. (sentimental
string music) - Dr. Horton, this morning
I felt impressed to write this note to thank you for
all you've done for me. It's been a wonderful
four years. - Thank you, ma'am. Thank you. Hey, it's been
great having you. I don't even
recognize you. No, I'm kidding. I remember you from
the first day. I'm teasing. Thank you. - Hey. - You're right. It has been a good
four years, Becky. (laughs) Okay, okay,
we're good, we're good. See you at graduation. - Okay. - Thank you. Without you, I'd--
- No, no, no, no. - So did you ever decide what
you're gonna do this summer? - Maybe number four. - Really? - Yeah.
- The Trans-Am? That's awesome, man. - What I'm thinkin'. - Are you nervous? - Me, nervous? - Yeah.
- Nah. (Clark laughs) Here's the thing. If I can conquer the
Pacific Crest Trail or survive the
Barkley... - Wait, but didn't you almost
die a couple times on the PCT? - No, no, no,
that's livin'. - What do you love so
much about running? - It's the miracle of
pushing beyond your limits, beyond strained ligaments,
stress fractures, exhaustion. It's the boldness
of pursuing a dream that no one else
understands except for you. (dramatic orchestral music) (people socializing) - [Announcer] And now to
present our special honors and awards, our esteemed
professor, Dr. David Horton. (audience applauding
and cheering) (regal orchestral music) - It is my honor today
that you get to hear from two of my dearest
students, Rebecca Anderson, salutatorian, and Clark
Zealand, valedictorian. I've seen these two overcome
seemingly insurmountable odds to succeed, and not
just to get by, but as an old coach once
encouraged me, to finish well. Today, these two define what
it means to finish well. (audience applauding) Becky? - Thank you, Dr. Horton. If any of you ever wonder
if you can impact a life, I'm here to tell
you that you can, to share how much this
place has meant to me. - So have you told Dave
about the summer yet? - I'll tell him tonight. (both chuckling) - Now, I know this
is supposed to be my valedictorian speech,
but I just have to thank Dr. Horton for
being an inspiration. With your can-do-it-literally-
no-matter-what attitude, there's no one like you. After the Pacific Crest
Trail almost took you out, most people would've
given up, but not you. I only wish I could
go with you on the Trans-America Footrace,
but maybe next year I will. I just want you to
know that we're all behind you, Dr. Horton. We'll all be cheering for you. (audience applauding and
cheering) - Yeah, go Dad! (dramatic orchestral music) - What, are you out
of your mind? You're gonna run
across America? What, do you think
you're Forrest Gump? - I can do it. - That's not the point. I thought after heart
surgery and all the trouble that you are having with
your knee that you were done. Do you have any idea
what you put us through every time you do one
of these things? - Mom, leave him alone. If he wants to go,
let him go. - Be quiet, Brandon! - You be quiet. - I'm the one that goes
to bed alone for months, who sits next to you
when you come back, only for you to say,
"Get away from me," and, "Don't sit too closely
because my body hurts too much." (dramatic orchestral music) I can't do it again. It's just, I can't. I can't do it again. - Goodnight, Allie. - Night, Dad. Dad? Are you really doing this? - Thinkin' about it. - That's usually code
for I've made up my mind. - Well, it was just announced
in front of 20,000 people. - So what? You don't have to. I kinda wish you'd slow down. You're gettin' up there
in age, you know. - (chuckles) Thanks
a lot there, kiddo. - Just trying to
keep it real. (Dave laughs) I just don't want
you to get hurt, out there alone,
mile after mile. I think about that
a lot, you know? - I won't get hurt. - That's what you
always say. - Goodnight, Allie. Love you, sweetie.
(smooches) - [Nancy] What do you
notice about these pictures? - I have a beautiful family. - She was playing Eve, the
lead in Applause, here. - I don't remember
that show. - You were running
the AT. Brandon, his
soccer tournament. You were running the PCT. Allison's 16th birthday. - I took her out
when I got home. (Nancy chuckles) - You've missed
so much. (crickets chirping) You know, the first time
you did one of these things, do you remember what I
told you before you left? That I hoped that you
achieved your goal, but that you would
be miserable and missing your family
so much that you would never want to do one
of these things again. - This has nothing to do with whether I love
or miss you guys. - (scoffs) Yeah,
you're right. It has nothing to do
with us at all. You have made it very clear
where your treasure lies. - That's not fair. - Mm. - Look, I don't know
how to explain it, okay? I just feel like
I'm supposed to go. (train horn blows) Nancy, listen. This isn't the easiest
thing to try to explain, but I've been
praying, asking. I've just been sensing
certain things about it, even that
sermon on Sunday. - (scoffs) Were we even
listening to the same message? - I feel like God wants
me to do this, to inspire people
one last time, teach people how
to really live. - Really, have you
ever asked yourself if you're really teaching
the right things? - Look, all I can tell ya is
that just as I was praying, asking God to show
me what to do, one of my former
students came to me, reminded me how we can do
anything despite our obstacles. - Yeah, is that
God speaking? Or are you just hearing
what you wanna hear? - Well then, Becky, she gave
me that card for graduation with a verse about how
we're supposed to run with perseverance the
race set before us. Is that just a
coincidence? - Who am I to
argue with God if that's the way that
you really feel? (Nancy sighs) (dramatic orchestral music) - Did you have something in
mind for us to do this summer? - No, nothing that matters. You can go off on
your adventure. I'm sure that you're not gonna
be missing anything here. - Really? So I can, I can go? Well, so I have your blessing? - Yeah, if that's
what you call it. I'm your wife,
not your mother. (sighs) I'm not gonna
tell you what you can and cannot do, or even
what you should, but I just hope
that you can live with yourself when
you get back. - What does that mean? - I just, I wish I could
understand you, understand why this is
so important to you. - I just need you
to trust me, and trust Him to
take care of me. - What if I asked
you to choose? It's either this or me. - Please don't
ask me that. (upbeat synth and percussion
music) - You're listening to
88.3 The Journey, the best in
Christian radio. I'm your host
Barry Armstrong. - And I'm Linda Armstrong,
and today we have in the studio with us
a very special guest, the legendary Dr. David
Horton, who is getting ready to leave on his
Trans-America Footrace. - Which, if you can
believe it, begins in Huntington
Beach, California, and finishes in Central
Park, New York? - Whew, goodness.
- That's right, yeah. - From sea to shining sea. (Dave chuckles) - Tell us about
the Trans-Am race. How does it work? - Well, each day is between
30 and 60 miles long. Um, all runners have to average
3.5 miles per hour each day or we're disqualified,
and the runner with the least amount
of accumulated time at
the end wins. - Assuming, of course,
you finish. - I always finish
what I start. - Ooh, you heard it, folks. How many days does
this insanity take? - 64 days. - 64 days! - From one end of the
country to the other. - Wow, leave it up to
Horton to do the impossible. (plane roaring) - [Pilot] Good evening,
ladies and gentlemen. Just outside, you'll
see the Mojave Desert on the way to our destination
of Huntington Beach. For today's flight, you'll
receive 2,906 miles. Welcome aboard. (dramatic orchestral music) - What can I expect
when I get back? - I don't know. (waves crashing) (women laughing) - [Nina] You're
always winnin'. - Yes, yes! ♪ B-I-N-G-O and Bingo
was her name-o ♪ Hey! (laughs) - Thanks, ladies, for
keeping me company tonight, even if I did lose
Candy Bar Bingo. - Hey, your loss is my gain. (chuckles) I mean
literally, look. I think I've gained
five pounds already. - You could share, you
know, Miss Champ. - Yeah, right, you know you
talkin' to a food addict, right? - It's not time to
go home just yet. - Uh, it's late. No, it hasn't been
the best day. - Come on. - Okay, present company
excluded, Marcy. I just wanna go home
and go to bed. - You mean that one that's
cold, lonely, and dark? (snorts) - See, that is exactly
why you need therapy. Of the Art Club style. - Yes! - What is Art Club? - I don't remember
joining a club. - First rule of Art Club? What happens in Art
Club stays in Art Club. (Nina and Marcy
laughing) - What are you
guys up to? - [Friend] Are we gonna
get in trouble? - Second rule of Art Club,
no poopin' on the party. (all laughing) - [Nina] Okay, okay,
okay, and no peeking! - [Marcy] That's right! - No peeking. - You do, and I'll know. I got eyes upside-down
and sideways. (all laughing) - She does! - Nance, how long did
it take your hubby to run that
Pacific Crusty? - Crest, 66 days, seven hours,
16 minutes, averaged 40 miles a day,
Mexico to Canada. - (groans) I'd
rather average 40 hours of sleep
every half-day. Girl, if my husband
left me and the kids to do that, I can
tell you it'd be a whole lot colder at
home than it was up there. - Okay, open up. - Oh! (sentimental
orchestral music) Oh, my goodness,
it's just beautiful. You did this? - I love what you do with
the people that come here. - Hmm. And what are those for? (Nina chuckles) (plate shatters) (Nina huffs) - We can't do that here. - Come on, you gotta
live a little! - Great way to let off
some steam, girl. - Yeah!
- Come on. I dare you. (all laughing) - But, but that's,
that one's so pretty. - But actually, the
pretty broken ones do
make the best art. - Do it now. - Do it!
- Do it! - [All] Do it, do it,
do it, do it, do it, do it, do it,
do it, do it, do it! - Do it, do it, do it! - Do it!
(all laughing) (plate shatters) (Nancy whoops)
- Yes! (all laughing) (line ringing) (all laughing)
(plates shattering) (phone buzzing) (line ringing) - Here's for all
those days alone! - Yeah!
(plate shatters) (all laughing) Hold up! ♪ Wait a minute, let me
put Some Marcy in it ♪ (laughs) It's my turn!
(all cheering) I gotta work off some
of these candy bars. (suspenseful orchestral music) (Marcy screams)
(plate shatters) (all laughing) (plates shattering) (Nina whoops) (all laughing) (plate shatters)
(Nancy yelps) (siren whoops) (plate clatters) (line ringing) - It's just art supplies,
sir. Classes start on Monday,
and we were just getting
everything ready. - You'd be impressed by our
diligence if you knew us. - Do you have
permission to be here? - I have keys. - Aren't you that lady
whose husband's off doing some cockamamie run
cross-country? - Oh, see! You had to bring that up! That's what this whole
night was about, to help her clean forget. - So sorry, I apologize. I admire someone
who's that nuts and doesn't come out six
feet under. (chuckles) I'm gonna let you gals
off with a verbal warning, provided you pick
up everything here. Coming back to
check, now. Y'all behave. - We'll think about it. (door slams)
(dramatic orchestral music) (walkie-talkie chattering) - Hmm, who knew
being married to the extraordinary
Dave Horton would have such a
good payoff? (all laughing) ("The Master's Calling"
by Thad Cockrell) - [Brandon] I'm proud
of you, Dad. I know how hard these times
ahead will be for you. Well, actually, I don't. I've never done this. I wish we could
do this together, and I hope this isn't
your last one. You've always been
my hero. Just don't die out there. ♪ Listen while you
still can hear ♪ (Dave panting) (vulture squawks) ♪ Listen while you
still can hear ♪ ♪ The Master's calling ♪ ♪ The Master's calling ♪ (dramatic orchestral music) (Dave panting) (Dave panting) (gravel crunching) (people socializing) (man speaks in foreign language) - Sorry I haven't called much. Reception in the desert
has been terrible. I'm in Vegas now. We've covered 340.65
miles so far. Only 2,565.35 to go. Tomorrow's big. We run, uh, 55 miles. I really miss you guys. (man speaks in foreign language) - You have allergies? (Dave chuckles) Why you crying? - No, I was just,
uh, just trying to connect with
the family. - Looks like you beat me
in mails today. - Just not on running
time, I suppose. - Well, I am only ahead of
you by one hour, 17 minutes. - And 14 seconds, but
who's counting? - (chuckles) It's true. How 'bout we run together
later this week, yes? - Sure, yeah. - [Sergei] Make you
feel better? - (chuckles) Sure would. - I'll wait 'til mile
six to leave you behind. - (laughs) All right. - Is good?
- Sounds good. (Dave laughs) (inspirational orchestral music) (water roaring) (Dave panting) - What I love about seeing
each of you work is you get to take and give a tangible
shape to these unknown pieces. So, let's get ready to begin. - Nancy, the one that you
helped me with last week, I sold it for $25 on the
corner down the street. I haven't seen 25 bucks
in two years. - Oh my gosh, that
is great, Denise. - When did you
start doing these? - My husband and I, when
we first got married, we would travel a lot and we
would take these amazing trips. I would collect stuff on them, and then when we
would come home, I would make a piece of art
to commemorate the trip. - Oh, this is going to make a great memento of that night.
(laughs) - What night? What'd I miss? - Oh, just the night that
your mama almost got arrested. - Nina. - What?
(Nina laughs) - She caused it. - I just wanted your mama to
have a little fun for once. Speaking of, I think
that you and the kids should go on that little trip. - That's what I've been
telling her, Neens. - I planned that trip
with your dad in mind. There's no reason to
go to all those places that he's been
without him. - So what? He went without us. Come on, I have it
on good authority that I am a total
blast on vacation. There's no point in waiting
on him to live our lives. - Mm, she's got you there. - You're right. There's no reason why we
can't go somewhere fun. - Why didn't you tell
Dave what you had planned? Give him a chance
to choose? (dramatic orchestral music) - 'Cause I didn't want to know
that he wouldn't choose us. (rain pitter-pattering) (Dave panting) - [Barry] He's an educator,
a motivator, a runner, and a
thrill-seeking wild man. When he called in this morning, he talked about the
difficulties of the desert. His next stop is Utah. - But this morning we
have a guest with us in the studio, Becky. Becky is one of Dr. Horton's
students who just graduated, and she's here because
she has a story that she'd like
to share with us. Becky, we're so glad
that you're here. - It's good to be here. Um, it was my freshman
year of college. - All right, everybody,
what am I holding here? Yeah. - Whatever it is, it's
disgusting. (students laugh) - This is five pounds of fat. - Ew!
(students groan) - Yeah, imagine how
many of these we're carrying around
with us, all right? Each pound represents
3,500 calories. And how do we burn
those calories? That's a question,
anyone? - Exercise? - Say it with some
conviction, man! - Exercise! - Exercise, exactly. In your textbooks, I want
you to turn to page six. I believe that's
near the beginning. Um, you, what's your name? - Rebecca, uh, Becky. - Becky, I like that. Can you read that first
paragraph for me, please? - "Running is defined by the
action or movement of a runner, "to go quickly by
moving the legs." - Okay, okay,
that's good. That is good. Um, Becky, I want you
to rip that page out of the book there
for me, please. Yeah, seriously, just
rip it right out. Come on, Becky! Rip it! (page scratches) There, doesn't that
feel good? Doesn't that sound good? Everybody, rip that
page out of your book. Don't make Becky feel
like she's the only one. (paper scratching) You know what? Let's rip the
entire chapter out. Beautiful, rip the
whole thing out. Yeah, there it goes! Doesn't that feel good? Rip the whole thing out. Look at you guys! You're exercising! Here's the reason. You can't learn about
running out of a book, and you certainly can't
burn any calories sitting on your rear ends. There's only one way
to learn about running, by exploring God's
glorious creation. (inspirational orchestral music) (feet clomping) (Becky panting) How you feelin'? You're doing great, okay? You hang in there, Becky. Here. (Becky gasps) You ready? Let's keep going. I believe in you. You're doing great. - He has transformed
my attitude, my health. (inspirational acoustic
guitar and piano music) Dr. Horton gave me the
confidence to believe in myself. He helped me appreciate
God's creation. I'm a new person today
because of that wild man. (Dave panting) (phone buzzing) - Hello? - (sighs) I've really
missed you. (dramatic orchestral music) - How are you feeling?
(sniffles) - Feels like a pressure
cooker out here, Nancy. My shin splints are
unbearable at times. Also, I think I
have tendinitis. I've had to stop
and stretch often just to keep it from
hurting so much. My knee is swollen. My hamstrings are super-tight. Today is a tough stage,
over 50 miles. I don't know if my body can
hold up for the whole race. - You say that every
time, Dave. You're out there to finish. - You know what? I better get going. I need to grab some
breakfast before we leave. Love you. (Nancy sighs) (horses clomping) (horses whinnying) (horses whinnies) Sergei. What drives you to do this? - In Russia, it's not
like it is for you here. - Yeah, your family
actually wants you here. - They would not have
it another way. But you are American. You already have
good life. Why do you do this? - I do it 'cause I can. - That's it? That seem kind of,
I don't know. Excuse me for saying,
hollow. - I'm a teacher. Students look up to me 'cause
I do what I set out to do. I gotta lead by example. And, 'cause God's given
me this ability to run. - You believe there is a god? - I do. - What make you so sure? - I know it every time I
look around at creation. I know it every time
He's there for me when I'm going through
a tough time. I know it every time He
speaks to me through His Word. - What do you mean, his word? (inspirational orchestral music) - The Bible. - The Bible. - Knew it the first time my
wife told me she loved me, day our daughter was born, first time my son
called me Daddy. Creations don't just
happen, Sergei. They're designed. - Hmm. Your family... They seem like
something to run to. I'll see you tonight. Stop weighing yourself
down with all that junk you keep picking
up, man. - Wait, did you just say man? I think he just said man. (both panting) - I can't begin to know what
I'd feel like in your shoes. (chuckles) I miss Mike when he's just down the street at work. Sometimes, I think
about sitting in on some of his kinesiology classes
just to break up the day. (chuckles) Pathetic, huh? - [Nancy] No, now that's love. When Dave calls, I barely
get to say anything. (plates clatter) - Careful, now. You have enough supplies
for your art class. - I don't know what
I'm gonna do, Nina. - Yes, you do. (Nancy sighs) Maybe Dave is giving you all
that he can give you right now. - But what if that's not enough? - You took vows, Nance. - So did he, and when
did serving God become not serving
your family? - I know that it feels like
that right now, but if he senses that you don't respect
him, that you don't-- - No, Nina, you have a
husband that you can respect and somebody that actually
wants to be with you. - But where does not
supporting Dave get you? - I know. You're right. I knew this about him
when we were young. - But do you have any idea what's changed for
you since then? - Early in our marriage,
(chuckles) I would go everywhere with him. I would meet him
at all the stops. Then after we had kids,
I had to stay home. And ever since
then, I've just... I've felt like
I've been left out of a really big
part of his life. - Have you told Dave this? You need to tell him how
you really feel, baby. ("Lead Me" by Sanctus Real) - This is 88.3 The
Journey, life, hope, music. We've got Dave
Horton on the line. Tell us about your progress. - [Dave] I'm doing okay,
averaging about 45 miles a day. Some days are harder
than others, but, I'll be honest, this is
much harder than I expected. ♪ Oh, I can hear
her say it ♪ ♪ Lead me with
strong hands ♪ ♪ Stand up when
I can't ♪ ♪ Don't leave me
hungry for love ♪ ♪ Chasing dreams,
but what about us ♪ - Maybe I am a little
out of my mind, for waiting up for you,
expecting you to come around. That's what families do. They don't give up
on each other. So go ahead,
sign the papers. Give up everything you and
Lonney have worked so hard for. (wind whistling)
♪ Alone ♪ ♪ I see their faces, look
in their innocent eyes ♪ ♪ They're just children
from the outside ♪ ♪ I'm working hard ♪ ♪ I tell myself
they'll be fine ♪ ♪ They're independent,
but on the inside ♪ - Horton, how can
we pray for you? - [Dave] Pray that my
body holds together for the rest of the race. Pray that God gives me
the strength to finish. Between the prayers and the
Word, it keeps me going. ♪ Hungry for love,
chasing dreams ♪ ♪ But what about us,
show me ♪ - [Barry] Any particular verse
that's been inspiring to you? - [Dave] One that's really
stood out to me lately, "Run with perseverance
the race set before you." ♪ Call this our home,
but I still feel ♪ ♪ Alone ♪ ♪ So, Father,
give me the strength ♪ ♪ To be everything I'm
called to be ♪ ♪ Oh, Father,
show me the way ♪ ♪ To lead them ♪ ♪ Won't you lead me ♪ ♪ To lead them with
strong hands ♪ ♪ To stand up
when they can't ♪ ♪ Don't want to leave
them hungry for love ♪ - [Barry] Anything else
you want your listeners and
fans to know, Horton? - [Dave] Keep those
letters coming. It's always encouraging
to hear from friends. ♪ I'm willing to fight ♪ ♪ And give them the
best of my life ♪ ♪ So we can call
this our home ♪ ♪ Lead me 'cause I can't
do this alone ♪ ♪ Father, lead me ♪ ♪ 'Cause I can't do
this alone ♪ (alarm beeping) (people socializing) - Too slow, American,
too slow. Okay. Oh, really? - Oh! Ah! I think I just
beat the Russian. Is that what just
happened here? Hey, you know what
this reminds me of? - What?
- How we beat you to the Moon. - Oh, the Moon, well,
I've never wanted to go to the Moon,
number one, and you're the skinniest fat
man I've ever seen in my life. - Guess I gotta stop beating
you through the food line, hmm? - But you're getting
fatter in every state. You should know this. - Don't worry, the
furnace is hot. I'll burn it off when
I run today. - Well, you and your chubby
little furnace will always be behind me,
so let's go. (Dave chuckles) (contemplative synth and
piano music) (Dave panting) (Dave panting) (sentimental piano and
acoustic guitar music) - From Dad? - "God reminds me of you
kids daily on the road. "Here are two pieces I
believe God pointed out "to me just when I
was missing you. "Early birthday presents." - Mm.
- That's cool. - Ah. (Nancy and Allison laughing) - Ooh, cool! I can add this to
my charm bracelet. - Did you get anything, Mom? - No, I guess it's
not my birthday. (sentimental piano and
string music) (Dave panting) (Dave panting) I heard you on the radio. But that verse you
keep bringing up, "the race set
before you," I want to understand how
it saves people. - I never said it did,
although I will say there's been someone
on the road. Sergei, from Russia,
I've been able to share about
God with him. Well, it probably doesn't
sound like enough right now, but God gave me this ability, and I haven't wanted
to waste it. - When did you decide that
this was your only race? I mean, what about marriage? What about fatherhood? It even seems
like teaching is more important
to you than us. I just guess I
don't under-- - [Allison] Mom, we got
a problem! - (sighs) I'm sorry. I gotta go. (dramatic synth music) I don't know what
he was thinking. - Trying to follow in
dear ol' Dad's footsteps? - No. - Then what were you doing? Why were you racing
those boys? - They were making
fun of Dad, calling him cracked and
crazy to do what he does. So I told them I
could beat 'em. - Mrs. Horton, he's
gonna be fine. It's just a sprain. Nothing staying off it
and icing it won't fix. All right, let's see
how this feels. Okay, watch it. - Can you update him? Thank you for
everything, Doctor. - Oh, no problem. I'm sorry I wasn't
able to talk your husband out
of the Trans-Am. - You tried? - (chuckles) Silly, isn't it? That he might be
swayed over something that he never
should have done. - Yeah, that's my Dave. - I know it was probably
really difficult for him to hear that he'd never
run like that again. Particularly after
the knee operation. Can you try to get
him to call in and schedule the surgery
as soon as he gets back? - Yeah. (dramatic orchestral music) (Dave panting) - He's been pretty
honest with us about how hard these
races have been on you. While he's done so much
to help us, you have too. I know you've sacrificed
a lot because of him. - I appreciate that, Becky. I know my husband thinks
the world of you. - Did you hear my
interview on the radio? - Yes. - I wasn't comfortable
sharing everything on there, but, with you, I felt
like I should share this. It was right after high
school and the brutality that usually comes with
that for somebody like me, years of being tormented
over my weight. That first day of college, I
had no intention of staying. I was just gonna go
for that one day and prove that it
was okay to quit. And then it would
all be over. But then your husband, he
took us on one of his runs. He didn't see me
as anything other than somebody
who was capable. He saw me for what
I could be. That's when I started to
see myself that way, too. - What do you mean? - I was going to
end my life. (dramatic orchestral music) But even though he
doesn't always know what drives him,
he drives us. - [Nancy] I am so sorry
I told you I didn't see you
as a hero. You are my hero,
always have been. I had no idea your doctor
had given you that news. I wish you would have
told me, but I get it. It would have made me try
to stop you even more. But I do love you, David
Horton, always will. I will celebrate
your return. (dramatic orchestral music)
(waterfall roaring) - Oh, Son, all right! You got one, man. How 'bout that? (Dave panting) (truck honks) (Dave yells) (Dave panting) (heart beating) (Dave groans) - What, something wrong with
the chicken or something? - I think we're supposed
to stop and pray for Dave. - Okay, let's pray. Hey, everybody, we
have a prayer need right here and right now
in the name of Jesus. We have to pray for this
beloved woman's husband. (heart beating) (Dave pants) If two or more are
in agreement, yes, (claps)
yes, Lord, yes! (heart beating)
(dramatic orchestral music) - Lord... Maybe I heard what I
wanted to coming here. Maybe I made a mistake. Did I put your name on something
you never wanted me to do? Have I been neglecting
the treasures that you've given to me? Please don't let my
family pay the price. If you make this pain go
away, for one more hour, I promise you I'll
make things right. - I don't understand
these Americans. Hey! Hey, you! Rock collector, what do you
think this is, vacation in Cabo? Aren't you lucky. This is one of only three
days I was behind you. - Four. Wait a minute, today's
deadline, did we miss it? - You think I would just
be getting here if we were behind? (speaks
in foreign language) We can still make day's
average, unless you plan on just sunning yourself
for the rest of the day. You all right, man? - (groans) I guess we'll see. (inspirational orchestral music) - Give it to me. - Oh, you don't have to. It's fine. - Come on. Please. I don't know why you
don't lighten this load. - I think someone just did. Why are you helping me,
anyway? - Oh, I'll still beat you. Let's go. Let's go,
American. (fan whirring) What did the doctor say? - Bruised my sternum. Thankfully, it didn't
re-break, so... (chuckles) I see what
you did there. - You have four days left. You can't let it
beat you, David. - I won't. God's helping me. Got a guardian angel
on my side here. - God has got me helping you? - I think so. - I guess we will see. - God's using you,
my friend. Thanks for your help, man. (Sergei speaks in
foreign language) (reflective orchestral music) (waves crashing) Dear Nancy, I've been thinking
about you and the kids a lot. (sentimental orchestral music) Remember Mountain
Masochist? It was pouring rain,
freezing. Mud in my eyes, ears,
mouth, everywhere. I had strained hamstrings,
shin splints, and blisters the size of
half dollars on my heels. 50 miles in that
miserable weather. I thought I was
suffering badly. Then, I saw you. You were soaking wet,
shivering, near hypothermia. (thunder crashes) You looked like a wet rat. And yet you were there
with a smile on your face. It dawned on me that you had
been out there for eight hours, braving the weather in
freezing temperatures, handing me food and water
bottles. I felt terrible for you. You've always had a
front-row seat to my misery, and I'm sorry I put
you through that. I know you've
recognized a lot of what I do seems
self-inflicted. The truth is that
everyone thinks I'm this extraordinary person
for all these crazy things I've done, but the only
person that I find to be truly extraordinary is
you, Nancy Horton. You've always been my
extraordinary woman. (crowd cheering)
(reflective orchestral music) - Come on, Dave! - Thank you. (Dave chuckles) (Nina and Mike laughing) - Stop it, stop it,
stop it. Look at what you've done. - I have another one. - Oh, you'd think we all
were moving to New York City. (phone ringing)
- Oh, it's him. Hey, sweetie. - Hi, Nancy. I wasn't expecting you
to answer this early. - Aren't you supposed
to be running? - Everybody's about
to leave, but... I'm coming home. - Why, are you hurt? - [Dave] No, it's time. I've been away from
you long enough. - Dave, listen to me. You only have today
and tomorrow. You can finish. - You and the kids,
you're way more important to me, my real treasures. I've repeatedly put everything
else ahead of you and them. - Dave, I didn't give you up for the past 62 days
for you not to finish. - Nancy. - Don't turn back. I want you to finish. Finish what
you started. (car honks) - Hey! - You have our blessing. - Do you mean it? - We'll be here when
you get back. (dramatic orchestral music) (people socializing) - Is that him? (people cheering) - That's him! (people cheering) - Come on, Dave! - Go Dr. Horton! - Woo, come on, Dave! (Nancy gasps) (Dave grunts) - Come on, come on, Dave!
- Come on, Dave! (Dave grunts) - Come on, Dad! - [Brandon] Come on,
Dad, let's go! (Dave panting) - Come on. (Dave grunting) (Dave panting) (heart beating) (dramatic orchestral music) When we started this
life together, I promised for better or
worse, sickness and in health. The thing about love,
it makes you push through even
when there's pain. It makes you keep going
even when you want to quit. It hopes all things
and it believes all things, and I
believe in you. You persevere and you
fight for what you love. I love you,
David Horton. I will always be at
our finish line. - Dad! - Wait here. (Dave groans) Dave! (inspirational orchestral music) Dave! Come on, Dave! - Come on, Dave! (crowd cheering) (dramatic orchestral music) - Come on, Dave, get up! Come on, Dave! You can do it, Dave. - Come on, come on,
come on! - [Announcer] After 2,906 miles from Huntington Beach,
California, to Central Park, New York,
David Horton! - What take you so long? I've been waiting
and waiting. - First place? - Of course, but I know
you would finish because your
God is good. - [Mike] Hey!
(laughs) - I promise this is
my last extreme race. - I know. I talked to the doctor,
and I know everything that's happened. - It's not just because
of that, but for you. I realized on the
road I don't need racing anymore
to truly live. I don't want to
just start well with you like I did
30 years ago. I wanna finish well. - That sounds extraordinary. - I'm so sorry for hurting you. I love you, Nancy. - I love you too, Dave. (crowd cheering and applauding) ("Dare You to Move" by
Switchfoot) ♪ Welcome to the planet ♪ ♪ Welcome to existence ♪ ♪ Everyone's here ♪ ♪ Everyone's here ♪ ♪ Everybody's
watching you now ♪ ♪ Everybody waits
for you now ♪ ♪ What happens next ♪ ♪ What happens next ♪ ♪ I dare you
to move ♪ ♪ I dare you
to move ♪ ♪ I dare you to lift
yourself up off the floor ♪ ♪ I dare you to move ♪ ♪ I dare you to move ♪ ♪ Like today never happened ♪ ♪ Today never happened before ♪ ♪ Welcome to the fallout ♪ ♪ Welcome to resistance ♪ ♪ The tension is here ♪ ♪ The tension is here ♪ ♪ Between who you are
and who you could be ♪ ♪ Between how it is and
how it should be, yeah ♪ ♪ I dare you
to move ♪ ♪ I dare you
to move ♪ ♪ I dare you to lift
yourself up off the floor ♪ ♪ I dare you
to move ♪ ♪ I dare you
to move ♪ ♪ Like today
never happened ♪ ♪ Today never
happened ♪ ♪ Maybe redemption
has stories to tell ♪ ♪ Maybe forgiveness is
right where you fell ♪ ♪ Where can you run to
escape from yourself ♪ ♪ Where you gonna go ♪ ♪ Where you gonna go ♪ ♪ Salvation is here ♪ ♪ I dare you to
move ♪ ♪ I dare you to
move ♪ ♪ I dare you to
lift yourself ♪ ♪ To lift yourself up
off the floor ♪ ♪ I dare you
to move ♪ ♪ I dare you
to move ♪ ♪ Like today
never happened ♪ ♪ Today never happened ♪ ♪ Today never happened ♪ ♪ Today never
happened before ♪ ("Run" by Liberty Worship
Collective) ♪ A joyful sound
of praise to you ♪ ♪ You're every
promise proven true ♪ ♪ For all my days,
I'll dwell in your house ♪ ♪ Oh, Lord, I know ♪ ♪ I am safe here with you ♪ ♪ I run, I run, I run
to your goodness ♪ ♪ I dance, I dance,
I dance in your presence ♪ ♪ I lift my hands for
all that you are ♪ ♪ To me ♪ ♪ Fear may come,
but I am sure ♪ ♪ In the Father's arms,
I am secure ♪ ♪ The battles raging
inside my heart are won ♪ ♪ I know I am safe
here with you ♪ ♪ Safe here with you ♪ ♪ I run, I run, I run
to your goodness ♪ ♪ I dance, I dance,
I dance in your presence ♪ ♪ I lift my hands for
all that you are ♪ ♪ To me ♪ ♪ And in the valley
all alone ♪ ♪ Lord, you are with me ♪ ♪ And when I'm weary
and I'm broken ♪ ♪ Glad you're beside me ♪ ♪ My God won't look away ♪ ♪ Father,
my heart will say ♪ ♪ I am safe here with you ♪ ♪ Safe here with you ♪ ♪ Safe here with you ♪ ♪ I run, I run, I run
to your goodness ♪ ♪ I dance, I dance,
I dance in your presence ♪ ♪ I lift my hands for
all that you are ♪ ♪ To me, oh ♪ ♪ Oh, I run ♪ ♪ I run, I run, I run
to your goodness ♪ ♪ I dance, I dance,
I dance in your presence ♪ ♪ I lift my hands for
all that you are ♪ ♪ To me ♪ ♪ Oh ♪ ♪ For all that you
are to me ♪
