Sarah and I were gone the last few days at our annual South Dakota Academy of Family Physicians meeting out in Deadwood. When we left Wednesday, it was -31, and when we got to Deadwood it was 24 above! Then it got even nicer the next few days. Thursday was in the high 40’s, and Friday and Saturday was around 55 degrees! What a change! It was nice to get out for a little bit each day because we would have a few hours late in the afternoon Thursday and Friday to go for a run. We took advantage of it and ran outside. One thing is for sure. It may have been warmer, but boy do they have hills! Truly mountains!
The first mile was all up! The temps were great so climbing up was not difficult to take. We took a little break at the top and looked around while we caught our breath.
It did not take long to get lost in the views! We even saw a herd of deer on the mountainside as well.
It was a nice break from the conference. The conference was very good this year, and we learned a lot. Thursday afternoon Sarah and I spent teaching other Family Medicine Doctors from around the state. We spoke on Childhood illnesses. The conference had over 100 doctors present, so it was a good turnout. We could at least get outside for a little bit and clear our head, and still go out and exercise. It has been awhile since we have run in temps this warm, and it will be awhile again. Don’t miss out on those opportunities when they come. The one good thing about climbing up for the first mile, it we get to go down for the next one!
The best part of all it though, is we got to spend the last half of the week together, learning, teaching, running, and just getting away. It was great to get away, even though still work related, it was a change up for doing something different. We will be ready to go back at it again tomorrow in clinic.
It is always better going for a walk, run, or exercise in general with somebody. When you get to go to different places, it is always fun seeing new sites, and taking in the new scenery. It does not get boring because it is all new. Take advantage of those times when you go somewhere else. It is a great way to see the sites, and take it all in! Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 4148
