A Running Doc’s Life: Back on My Feet Again!

The latest new consecutive exercise streak did not last very long. I made it a whole 8 days. Monday night I developed a fever of 103 and had to be admitted back to the hospital because we did not know if I had an infection that may have been related to the kidney stones, or the stent. I don’t think it was related to either but took 2 days to figure it out. I was still on IV antibiotics and sent home on oral antibiotics for another 5 days. My new streak started again on February 28. February has been a very tough month for me. I was so glad that Friday was March 1. I would just as soon forget all about February.

I missed out on the big temperature drop on Tuesday, as I was discharged Wednesday. I have been starting out slow with the activity, walking 1 to 1.5 miles. Those first few days it did not take much to feel wiped. I can now feel like I want to eat again. At least with this, I can start gaining some strength back again. The bike trails have been very appealing these last few days with the temps near 50. It is just so strange to not have snow everywhere yet. I love this!

Dakota loves it too. It does not really matter for her what the temp is though, she is willing to go anytime! It is always nice having company!

The Lake really is the only reminder that we still have snow. It can lead to some very nice pictures though!

Here is hoping for this latest streak to last longer than 8 days. I still have missed less that 2 weeks total over the last 17 years, so not too bad. The exercise is part of me now. It is part of my routine. I usually do more than this too, but at least I am out moving. I have not been at run club for almost 5 weeks. I really miss this! Sundays are just not the same without being able to run. I will get there again, and soon. I was hoping to be back today before this latest setback, but it was definitely out of my hands. My daughter Megan just wrote on her blog yesterday about exercise, and not having any excuses. There are a FEW exceptions, but for the most part, by far and away, they are just excuses. What are you waiting for? Especially with this nice weather! Go take advantage of it and get out and move! Keep moving everybody!

Dr. Dan

Consecutive Exercise Streak of newest streak: # 5