There are always things to do to keep you busy on the weekends…especially when it comes to exercise opportunities! Sarah went with a bunch of the girls on our Run Club to Fargo for an all women’s half marathon this weekend, and I went to Parker SD where my twin brother lives and was involved in a triathlon they were having. Both were a lot of fun, and we got to spend time with a bunch of people, and be active. It was a hot and humid weekend, and as always, need to keep staying hydrated. It was also a good time to get away from things for awhile as well.
I have to admit, I was a little surprised when the triathlon started that I found myself out in the lead. I cam through the 5k in 22:03, and then took off on the bike, and never really looked back!
It was a 10 mile bike ride after the run, and then the swim was last. 200 meters in the pool. Nothing like still being in the lead and having 30 people around the pool watch you when you are a terrible swimmer! Biking and running no problem, but I do not swim! My sister-in-law managed to take one picture of me where I actually was at least attempting to swim!
I ended up winning overall! First time ever winning a triathlon! The Kampeska one in the Summer we have close to a hundred people at. There were six of us in this one in Parker! I told my brother Don before hand I hoping for a “top ten finish”, and then when I found out there were only 6 of us, I was hoping for a “top 5 finish”. Don asked me how many times I have won these types of events! I just laughed! “This is my first time ever winning one!” I may have to make this an annual trip!
Sarah also had a great weekend in Fargo! Here are the girls from our Run Club who were able to make it. Amanda set a personal record by coming in 1:37! The biggest part of this race was for them to get away and have a good weekend. Sarah and Jill ran together, and Jill was not happy because she did not have one of her better days! We all get them. The point is not having a faster time every time. It is more important to get out and try, and if it happens to be there that day, then so be it. If not, then it was not meant to be! We learn something from every race we are in. Keep making adjustments, try a different strategy. Chalk it up to experience, and learn something from each one! This weekend was more for them to get away and have fun, and hopefully that goal was fulfilled for all of them this weekend.
Here they all are showing off their best side! Just kidding! The logo for the Watertown Area Run Club was on the back, and they had their shirts made just for this event! Now that is what it is all about. Being together, having fun, and do some running as well. Congratulations to all of you and we all hope you had a great weekend. I hope all of you had a great weekend as well. Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 3959
