by Dan | Mar 16, 2015 | Etc.
Sarah will turn 50 tomorrow! Another St Patrick’s birthday…another reason why she is special. I surprised her today with an early birthday party celebration at clinic…food, cake by my nurse, and decorations for the event.
I think she was surprised. My nurse Chris did a great job on the cake!
On special occasions like this, it is OK to splurge a little. After all, birthdays only happen once a year, and then when it is number 50, you have to celebrate more. When it is St Patrick’s day tomorrow, you have to have the place with even more decorations. Here are some of the ones we had out so far.
I think she enjoyed it! On my last post I talked about taking time to reflect back on what is important, and not to sweat the small stuff. You take life as it comes, and you celebrate those important days when they come, and with the people who are important to you. Sarah and I will be married 25 years come October, and things only get better. She is my wife, my partner, the mother of my kids, my training partner…my everything! I am going to enjoy her as long as I can.
Remember your friends along the way, the people who have helped make a difference in your life. Setbacks can occur at times, and we have to remember how health is fragile, and to keep working on things as best we can. Sometimes life throws us a curve ball, and you have to bounce right back to face it head on, and not dwell on those things we can’t change. Just keep going forward. Right Tom?????
Just remember…we need to work harder on those things that we can change! Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2726
by Dan | Mar 8, 2015 | Exercise, Family, Goals, Motivation, Wellness/Health
We all have those days when life just seems hectic, and we have no idea how we are going to get everything done. Take a step back, take a deep breath, and remember what is truly important. My recent vacation in Mexico was a perfect time for “reflection”, and relaxation. What is important to me? Here is number one!
I have said many times in public, and on this blog, my main reason for the consecutive exercise streak is to try and help me stay healthy, and be around longer for my family. Here is the love of my life. Words can’t express what Sarah means to me. I am going to enjoy having her as long as I can.
There was time there for relaxing, and just listening to the ocean, where I got to just sit back and realize what I truly have, and to appreciate it all even more. Forget about the little stuff, because in reality, it truly is “little”, and won’t mean anything in the long term. Here are some views I got to witness, and was able to sit back and really have some quiet time to be able to truly appreciate what I have in my life.
It was easy to watch all of this and just forget about all of those other little, trivial things in life. Don’t take the days we have for granted. We don’t know what the future is going to bring. Enjoy life to the fullest! Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2718
by Dan | Feb 19, 2015 | Etc.
I always knew strength training was important to my exercise plans, but I did not realize just how much. I had always tried to do days where I would incorporate lifting weights, thinking I was doing it right. Boy, have I been wrong. I joined a new program at Anytime Fitness, titled Fundamentally Fit. It is a program that incorporates body weight exercise, mobility, proper lifting technique for squats, both back and front, dead lifts, and over head presses, just to name a few. I have been doing this now for 6 weeks, and can really tell how much stronger I am, not only for routine daily things, but for my running. I wanted to improve my running, which was the main reason I started. I was incredibly sore the first week, thinking what I had previously been doing was helping, when actually I was not even close. This class has been immensely helpful, and I am reaping the benefits of it now.
I had read an article put out by Runner’s World that listed 5 exercises that all runners should, but never do. They include deadlift, squats, lunges, planks, and push ups. We are incorporating all of these beginning the first week in this class. Here are some shots of me doing some of these:
Jake Tesch, Physical Therapist for 4 Life Therapy, created the course, and is one of 3 instructors for it. I have learned a ton! More importantly, I am learning how to do it the right way so as to not get hurt. I was sore following these new exercises, but not hurt, and there is a difference. I am gaining strength and flexibility, and feel very good about myself. There is no way I would have even attempted to do some of the exercises we have been doing in this class on my own. I was afraid to get hurt. I won’t say I am not hesitant yet, but I am doing it, and learning, and gaining the rewards. If interested, contact them at Anytime Fitness. Maybe I will see you in the class. See what it is all about. Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2701
by Dan | Feb 15, 2015 | Etc.
One of my new training partners has been gradually getting bigger. Zeus has been worked up to 3 miles walking, and when Spring comes, we will start running. Here are some of the latest pictures or him.
Here he is relaxing, and chewing on one giant bone! He is well over a 100# now. We are a force out on a walk, and have to be especially careful on the ice, or he will take you right over. Here are some profile shots of him, just in case anybody thinks his look may not be intimidating.
This first one is him looking out the window when anybody comes up to the house. He is on instant alert.
And Zeus on alert when we went out last week for a walk when the temps were so nice. He is one strong dog. We usually did 2 miles at a time with him, but I went 3 with him last week, and he covers about 4 miles darting everywhere, and he was wiped after that. Fell asleep starting at 7 PM for the night, but then ready to go again by 6:30 AM. Another devoted training partner, as he becomes very upset if he does not get to go for a workout with you. I have to admit, it has been a lot of work. He is starting to come around and learning. 10 months old now. Looking forward to when all snow and ice will be gone for the season. Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2697
by Dan | Feb 8, 2015 | Etc.
I spent Thursday in Pierre with the first year medical students, and we met with the Governor and Lt. Governor, and discussed different legislation going on in the current sessions in Pierre. I had never seen the Lake by the capitol for quite a few years, and it was impressive.
It was 42 degrees by early afternoon, and great for going out for a walk to take in the scenery. You can walk around this lake and just take in the view. Here are a few more shots.
It was nice at home the last few days as well, so hopefully you all got out and took advantage of it. Zeus and I went for a 3 mile walk after clinic yesterday, and I think I wore him out. He slept the rest of the evening, but he had a great time explorer everything with the nice weather. Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2690
