We got a pool today! Unfortunately I don't think my butt will even fit in it, but Raiden loves it. I got Raiden a tiny little blow up pool today and took him outside to swim. He had so much fun.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Oh brother! What an Ironman team
I know I'm so late at posting this but, I'm just so proud of all the guys I wanted to make sure I let everyone read it. It's an article from the East Valley Tribune about all our guys and their Ironman.
For one Valley family, the Ironman Arizona Triathlon was the culmination of a year of hard work and sacrifice.Four men — two brothers and their brothers-in-law — were among the thousands competing in the 140-mile swimming, biking and running race that started at Tempe Town Lake early Sunday morning.The men all decided to sign up for this year’s event after two of them, Scott Rogers and Derek Price, took part in the 2007 Ironman. They convinced Rick Rogers and Ricky Hanchett to join them for this year’s race.
“To have one member of your family try this race is one thing, but to have four in the same family is very unusual,” said Steve Rogers, father and father-in-law.
Although the conditions were not the best, the four were able to fight through to the finish line, pleased with their day’s effort.
“It was miserable,” said Rick Rogers, 32, laughing after he crossed the finish line followed by Hanchett about 13.5 hours after the race began.The brothers had to deal with the Arizona heat, as well as increasingly powerful winds.“It started out great,” said Price, 35, “but the conditions started pounding on us.”
Price said that although he didn’t break down physically, he felt mentally drained about halfway through the run. “There’s just this mental desire to stop.”
Scott Rogers, 24, said that he was happy with the day, despite falling short of the 10.5-hour mark he’d set for himself. He said that he suffered from bad lower-back and calf cramps and had to walk for six of the 26.2-mile running segment.
He and Price ended up finishing in a little more than 12 hours.
Kristen Rogers, wife of one of the racers, said the finish line scene was both chaotic and exhilarating, with more than 2,000 people converging at Tempe Beach to see the exhausted runners end the race.The four men called themselves the Red 26 Tri Club. The name came from the color of the Ironman logo and iron’s atomic number on the periodic table of elements.
The men trained together for the event with long runs and bike rides about three times a week.Steve Rogers said there were about 50 family members expected to show up in Tempe to support the team of four men dressed in black and red.
All but Rick Rogers are Gilbert residents; he lives in Phoenix.
The members of Red 26 Tri Club are planning to run together in the November Arizona Ironman as well.
“I’m excited,” said Scott Rogers. He said the wind and heat made Sunday’s race all the more difficult — and November’s all the more attractive.
The team also plans to bring the family patriarch with them in November.
“Next November’s Arizona Ironman will have me, the old man, join them,” said 57-year-old Steve Rogers, who said he’s already preparing to convert from a Red 26 fan to a full member.
http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/113760
I know I'm so late at posting this but, I'm just so proud of all the guys I wanted to make sure I let everyone read it. It's an article from the East Valley Tribune about all our guys and their Ironman.
For one Valley family, the Ironman Arizona Triathlon was the culmination of a year of hard work and sacrifice.Four men — two brothers and their brothers-in-law — were among the thousands competing in the 140-mile swimming, biking and running race that started at Tempe Town Lake early Sunday morning.The men all decided to sign up for this year’s event after two of them, Scott Rogers and Derek Price, took part in the 2007 Ironman. They convinced Rick Rogers and Ricky Hanchett to join them for this year’s race.
“To have one member of your family try this race is one thing, but to have four in the same family is very unusual,” said Steve Rogers, father and father-in-law.
Although the conditions were not the best, the four were able to fight through to the finish line, pleased with their day’s effort.
“It was miserable,” said Rick Rogers, 32, laughing after he crossed the finish line followed by Hanchett about 13.5 hours after the race began.The brothers had to deal with the Arizona heat, as well as increasingly powerful winds.“It started out great,” said Price, 35, “but the conditions started pounding on us.”
Price said that although he didn’t break down physically, he felt mentally drained about halfway through the run. “There’s just this mental desire to stop.”
Scott Rogers, 24, said that he was happy with the day, despite falling short of the 10.5-hour mark he’d set for himself. He said that he suffered from bad lower-back and calf cramps and had to walk for six of the 26.2-mile running segment.
He and Price ended up finishing in a little more than 12 hours.
Kristen Rogers, wife of one of the racers, said the finish line scene was both chaotic and exhilarating, with more than 2,000 people converging at Tempe Beach to see the exhausted runners end the race.The four men called themselves the Red 26 Tri Club. The name came from the color of the Ironman logo and iron’s atomic number on the periodic table of elements.
The men trained together for the event with long runs and bike rides about three times a week.Steve Rogers said there were about 50 family members expected to show up in Tempe to support the team of four men dressed in black and red.
All but Rick Rogers are Gilbert residents; he lives in Phoenix.
The members of Red 26 Tri Club are planning to run together in the November Arizona Ironman as well.
“I’m excited,” said Scott Rogers. He said the wind and heat made Sunday’s race all the more difficult — and November’s all the more attractive.
The team also plans to bring the family patriarch with them in November.
“Next November’s Arizona Ironman will have me, the old man, join them,” said 57-year-old Steve Rogers, who said he’s already preparing to convert from a Red 26 fan to a full member.
http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/113760
Monday, April 21, 2008
IRONMAN
He did it. Ricky is an official IRONMAN. Last Sunday, April 13 Ricky completed the Ironman. I'm so proud of him, he did so good. What an accomplishment!!! There was a lot of sacrifice that went into that race and I have to say that after all was said and done, it was worth it. Ricky, Rick, Scott and Derek all completed it. Every one of them did Amazing. The day was so full of so many emotions. Worry that something may go wrong and one of them may not finish, excitement, exhaustion, fear, PRIDE and even a little sadness that it had all come to an end. I wish some how I could describe to Ricky the overwhelming respect and pride I have for him and for what he has accomplished. I feel like standing on the sidelines and cheering for him I didn't do enough to rejuvenate him and encourage him. I just hope he knows that my thoughts didn't leave him for one minute on that course. What a huge example he has now set for Raiden. Not only that he's an Ironman but that if you set goals and set your mind to something you can do it.
Mini Triathlon
I have to admit, I have the coolest family. Scott decided to organize a mini Triathlon for all the little kids in the family. It was awesome. They swam in Heathers pool then biked around her neighborhood and then finished up with a little run. They even had little bib numbers, medals and matching embroidered hats. I did a little and set up an AID Station with drinks and a few snacks. I think Scott wants to make this a tradition and do one before each Ironman. I love it, it's so cute.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Rock Band
We've become addicted to Rock Band. It's now our new nightly ritual. Ricky of course, is totally good at it, even the drums which are so hard. I can play pretty good but only on easy mode. Raiden is such a good boy, he just crawls around our feet and watches us play. The poor kid, he's gonna grow up thinking a guitar has no strings. We're now on a serious count down to the Ironman, 9 days left. I think i'm getting more nervous than Ricky. He's ready though. I'm sure he'll do great. Raidens been such a good boy lately. I love this age. He's so full of personality, he constantly has us laughing.
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