This extended Winter is getting really tough to handle. We rarely ever get Spring anymore. Patients come into the clinic as well, and they are not happy. Everybody is crabby! We have all had enough of this weather. The only good point to make about it is we all have to contend with it. It is not just some of us, but all of us, have to contend with it. So, you can either make the best of it, and continue to whine and complain. Bottom line: we still have to put up with the extended Winter.
Here was our run group this AM. The paths were not cleared yet, as it was still even snowing yet. The roads were not all plowed, so we ran down 3rd avenue to at least get somewhat of a relatively clear path to be able to run. It was icy, and still had a lot of snow. It was a tough run…tough on the feet today. There was lots of complaining…probably even mainly from me! I was ready to be done when our group made our first stop back at the zoo. Sarah did not want to do anymore at home, such as finish on the treadmill, or the elliptical. She wanted to keep going, and be done. We were trying to finish 10 miles today as we are getting ready for the Fargo Half Marathon, now 5 weeks away. So Tom continued on as well, and Paula, and Jill. It was like a domino effect. By ourselves, we would have probably all quit. Together, we kept going. As Tom said this morning, “One plus one, plus one, plus one, etc, and we keep going”. It is easier to keep going with friends. You need other people to help push you through those tough times, those tough weather days, and even though days when you just don’t feel like running, or working out at all…period! We can all keep complaining, or we can act like Patricia did in this picture. You can be happy, ready to take on the day…or just be glad the run is done. Either way, you are in control of your mood, and attitude. Accept the things we cannot change, and keep working on the things we do have control over. When all was said and done, we were able to finish the run. We were able to finish because we had help from our friends. Which, as you can see by the next pictures, the weather makes it a little tough to get fired up about running, or working out, outside.
So, don’t be a whiner! A complainer! Be a doer! Be in charge of your health, your activities, your situation. You can either do the best you can under the current situation, or let ii take control of you, and then be even more angry, upset, crabby! Spring has to be coming. It is testing all of us, and our patience. Remember why we need to keep working out, and working on our health. We want to be around. We want to spend time with friends, and family. We want to live. So, put our head down, your mouth shut, and keep your feet moving forward, regardless of what type of exercise you want to do. Help others get there too. That does not mean we can sometimes express our true opinion of what we think of the weather. I did! But now that I am done, I am thankful these other people helped push me on. The next time it may be me pushing them on. We can all help each other, and be there for each other, and live life to the fullest. Bring it on! Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 3840
