by Dan | May 4, 2014 | Exercise, Motivation, Weather, Wellness/Health
A few of us braved the weather…rain, sleet, snow to meet for the beginning of the Watertown Area Running Club. I will admit, it was not the funnest run, but, it was definitely funner in a group. I would have run inside today, or changed workouts if I were to do it on my own. We did 4 miles as a group, then Sarah wanted to do a couple more, so I went with her. We wre already wet!
As this poster from Runner’s World sums it up, from legendary coach Bill Bowerman: There is no such thing as bad weather, just soft people. Today would have been one of those on my own. Thanks to Sarah, Steve, and Jackie for braving the elements with me today. Hopefully going forward we will have some better weather, and funner runs. Here is to the future. Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2410
by Dan | May 1, 2014 | Exercise, Goals, Heart Health, Wellness/Health
May is National Blood Pressure Month. It is important for all of us to keep track of what our blood pressure readings are. Normal blood pressure is considered 120/80, and the goal is to have everybody be no higher than 140/90. We have talked many times on this blod about the importance of both diet and exercise for our health, and no where is it more important than in relation to our blood pressure. Nearly 68 million people in the U.S. have high blood pressure, or hypertension. Hypertension increasese the risk for heart disease and stroke, the first and third leading cause of death in the United States.
Get your blood pressure checked, and if it is elevated, see your doctor about what options are available to control it for you. Take control of your blood pressure, before it takes control of you! Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2407
by Dan | Apr 27, 2014 | Exercise, Family, Goals, Motivation, Wellness/Health
We all have a goal as parents: We want to see our kids grow up, and to be happy! Prom was last night, and it was our son Nick’s turn. He is a junior. Sarah and I exercise all the time, try to watch our diet, and stay healthy, so we can be around more for our kids, and to see them grow up. This is what life is all about! Here is proud mom with her son. We just got done having 18 kids over at our house to eat prior to going to the grand march.
And of course, we have to have one with Dad also! This is what it is all about. We watched Nick the day before at the Watoma relays. He had a great day, taking 3rd in the mile, and being a part of the winning relay teams of the Medley, and the mile relay. Important to keep everybody active! Enjoy life. Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2403
by Dan | Apr 20, 2014 | Exercise, Goals, Motivation, Wellness/Health
The Watertown Area Running Club will be starting up again on Sunday May 4. WARC began about 2 years ago with a small group of friends who got together to run. No competition, just a social gathering, and the chance to run with other people and talk. No pressure. No times. Just company, which helps many times for a change from running by yourself. Don’t get me wrong. There are still times when I want to run by myself, but it is a nice change to mix it up, and just chat and meet people who like/love to do the same thing.
We will begin on Sundays at 7AM, meeting at the north parking lot of Jackson Park. On wednesdays we will meet at Anytime Fitness at 5:30 PM. Distances can range from 2 miles on up. Again, it is a social gathering. No competition. No speed. Just people who want to get out and run together and enjoy Watertown. Hope to see you there! Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2396
by Dan | Apr 12, 2014 | Exercise, Family, Motivation, Weather, Wellness/Health
With everything that has gone on for our family these last few weeks it was nice to have some good news for a change. My daughter Megan goes to school at George Mason University in Fairfax Virginia, just outside of Washington DC. She has been having health problems this last month, and had to undergo a bunch of tests recently. Sarah flew out there this week to be with her through it, and we got great news that at least nothing serious, and will be fine! What a relief! We can worry about ourselves, and all the things we have to do, but when it comes to our kids, everything comes to a halt! Sarah and Megan are spending today in DC at the Cherry Blossom festival. They have sent me a few pictures. What a view!
Here Megan is with all the cherry blossoms in the background. A great view in more ways than one! Appreciate every day we have, and especially appreciate our health, as we don’t know when things may change. Keep working on what we as individuals can do to help maintain our own health, and keep working on our diet, and staying active. There is no pricetag on our health! As I have been saying a lot lately, somebody out there would care if we were not here! Enjoy the Spring coming. Be outside. Enjoy all the views. Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2388
