This weekend we spent in Sioux Falls with the rest of my brothers,  and my sister, and all of their families,  to celebrate my Dad’s 80th birthday.  I just talked about on the last post of mine about motivation being an inside job.  Look no further than here for where I get my motivation and inspiration from.  My Dad worked his whole life doing manual labor, and then has spent the last 16 years in retirement being an exercise maniac.  He still rides his bike at least 10 miles a day, but was doing 15 miles.  I don’t know if I have mentioned this before, but he would keep a log on a calendar about the bike rides he did, and would mark the day with an “X” on the calendar.  At one point, he was 6 months ahead of schedule, so he was actually doing like 45 miles some days on the bike.  He has always been an inspiration to me.  His  motto has always been…”you get what you work for, and nobody is going to hand things to you.  So get off your butt, and get it done.”  He always made sure he had fun doing it though. 

 We have had a lot of fun over the years, and I am so glad my kids got to know you, Dad.  I did not get the chance to know my grandfathers, but my kids sure got to know theirs.  We appreciate all of this time. 

Be sure to spend time with your family, and the ones that mean the most to you.  Once that time is gone, you don’t get it back.  Remember to take care of yourself, and keep moving!

Dr. Dan

Consecutive Exercise Day #:  1572