"I press on toward the goal..." Phil 3:14

"I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." Phil 3:14


This is the TEAM VETSCH Bible Verse for the IRONMAN. Nathan and Jason will be pressing toward the goal of being called an IRONMAN.


Well Ironman Coeur d' Alene is on Sunday the 24th, and if anyone would like to follow Nathan and Jason as they compete on race day, you can track them all day using the following link. The first one is for Nathan and second one is for Jason:

(Nathan) http://track.myathletelive.com/VEmap.aspx?name=247333

(Jason) http://track.myathletelive.com/vemap.aspx?name=264189

Unfortunately the tracker does not work in the water, but they will be wearing it on the bike course and on the run!!!! The tracker reports their location, speed, distance, and elevation. You can log on using any smart phone, tablet or computer to track me. So if you are in Coeur d' Alene this weekend, come on down and cheer on TEAM VETSCH!! They would really appreciate the support. If you are not in town, you can still follow them throughout the day using the links above. Thanks!!!!


We went down with Nathan and Jason today to check in their bikes in the transition area. Downtown CDA was a buzz with 3000 competitors, their family and friends and a bunch of locals that just like to mingle with some pretty fit people. Here are some pics of the day....

 The Cheer Leader Team making up support signs.

 One last training swim before the big day. Weather today is pretty nice. Hope its the same tomorrow.

The Big Event

Hi everyone. We are getting ready for IRONMAN 2012 in Coeur d'Alene. This is like the tenth year that Ironman has been held in CDA but this year it will be different. That is because Nathan and Jason will be competitors. I am SO PROUD of them. They have been so diligent in their training, I mean really sticking to their schedule and it will pay off for them. I know they are going to do well. Nathan and Michelle are having t-shirts made up with TEAM VETSCH on them (along with some other stuff). The rest of the family will be volunteering down at the transition area for the swim to bike transition. Then we can take off from our volunteer positions and follow the guys. So if you are wondering what to do on June 24th in CDA, come on down and help cheer on Nathan and Jason. They are both going to do AWESOME!!! If you have never watched Ironman, it is inspiring. And this year, it is going to be awe inspiring as we watch our very own compete with some of the best. Looking forward to that day. About a week and a half away. For those that don't know the distances, here it is: Start out with a 2.4 mile swim from City Beach on CDA Lake. Then transition to their bikes for a 112 mile ride between Higgins Point and about 20 miles south of CDA on Highway 95. Do that loop twice. Then transition to running a full Marathon, 26.2 miles. AT THE END, THEY WILL BE AN IRONMAN!!!  THEY ARE READY!!!!

Jason and Nathan trying out the 52 degree water. Brrrrrrrrr.........

 Luke is saying "GO DAD!! GO IRONMAN DAD!!"

My grandsons are getting so big. Can't believe Luke is almost 2 1/2 yrs and Lincoln is almost 1 yr old. They both are doing well. Having fun as a Grandpa, experiencing life with these little guys.

In Luke's backyard having fun on a nice day!

We also attended the Relay for Life again this year. It is always a nice get together to raise money to focus on battling Cancer. We have been going for years. We see a lot of friends that have been or still going through Cancer treatments. Susan loved going to these Relays and we still have a lot of good memories of walking around the tracks at Lake City HS, Coeur d'Alene HS, the Greyhound Park and now at the Fairgrounds. Still haven't stayed through the entire night, which would be fun.

One of our Illuminarys!

Me!

Hannah, Lincoln and Dawn at Relay for Life

The Group at Relay for Life 2012

 Also we had a family get together on Memorial Day in the back yard. Leah was home for the weekend. We both did the CDA Half Marathon. Here is a few pictures of the family. Nathan, Michelle and Luke couldn't make it.

My family, I really love them!!

GOD BLESS you all. Keep smiling and trust Jesus!! Keep your focus on the LORD!!