by Dan | Jun 14, 2014 | Exercise, Goals, Motivation, Wellness/Health
The 18th Annual Hospital Hill took place earlier today, and was once again, a success. Over 150 people came out, even though the weather started off earlier with rain. It did hold off long enough for the race to occur, so nobody got wet. This race was started 18 years ago as a means to get people out to be active, and take charge of their own wellness and health. That is still the goal overall of this event each year. Everybody can come out and do some exercise, have a good time, and spend time with their family. This event would not be possible for me to do without the help of 2 very important people, besides all of the volunteers who help, and are very much appreciated. These 2 people are Tom Beaudry and Kris Munger.
Thank you very much Tom and Kris!!!!! You are my right and left hands, and I could not do this event without you! It truly is appreciated! I always tell everybody to keep moving, and today, you guys helped with that too!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2451
by Dan | Jun 7, 2014 | Exercise, Family, Goals, Motivation, Wellness/Health
This afternoon we went and picked up my new training partner. Meet Zeus, our new purebred German Shephard! I found a new partner to take over where Buddy left off. He has a lot to live up to with Buddy, but so far he is off to a good start. We went for a short walk/jog this evening, and stayed by my side the whole way! He is now 7 weeks old.
Looking forward to having another training partner. I miss Buddy everyday! Hopefully this little guy with help fill that role. He has some big paws to fill, but as you can see, he is off to a great start! Look at the size of his paws already! Getting fired up for this summer, and spending time with my new training partner, and my family, who are all excited about this new addition. He came from the family of one of my daughter’s boyfriends, and we have been anticipating his arrival here since early April. Welcome home Zeus! Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2444
by Dan | Jun 4, 2014 | Exercise, Goals, Motivation, Wellness/Health
The first wednesday in June, today, June 4, is National Running Day, created back in 2009. It is a good time to reflect on why you run, or even better, a good day to begin to run, to encourage others to run and begin taking that first step. It is also a day to sign up for a race, set new goals, or to just run a little further than you ever had.
Here was this years start of the Fargo 5k in May. Over 6,000 people joined in, some running a 5k for the very first time. For the majority of us, we are in competition with ourselves. We are trying to create new goals for ourselves, and to begin with, our minds our the biggest obstacle. It is time to change, put your head down, and start thinking of a new goal. For those wanting a new challenge, the glow run is this friday night beginning at the Elks, at 8:30. No times, just for fun, and for charity! Following that is next weekend, June 14, the Hospital Hill 5k run and walk. Time to expand your horizons. You never know, following this, you may be thinking of a half marathon, or even a marathon, such as these at Disney this January.
There were over 25,000 runners in each of these 2 events in January. Some of us were even crazy enough to do both of them (like Steve and I!). You will never know what you are capable of unless you give it a try. The run club will be meeting at 5:30 PM at Anytime Fitness, so now would be as good a time as any to start to run. Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2441
by Dan | Jun 1, 2014 | Exercise, Family, Motivation, Wellness/Health
Sarah and I took my mom out to Albuquerque to see my brother and his family. Even though we were not at home, we went running everyday. It was a very nice change of pace. Going out running is a great way to go see sites. After Sarah and I did our run, we were joined each day by my nephew Richie, and their dog Oscar, who loved to go out and run. Here they are with Sarah.
Of course I got to pose with them too. Great scenery there, and the view of the mountains was so nice for watching each day.
Of course, it was always a race back to the house once we got to the halfway point. Great way to exercise for everybody. Oscar was also great to have along. First time running with a dog again since Buddy passed in March. Hopefully I will have some other news coming in the very near future in regards to a new training partner coming. I can’t wait! More to come on that later. Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2438
by Dan | May 18, 2014 | Exercise, Goals, Motivation, weight lifting, Wellness/Health
We may not know what our future has in mind for us, but we do have a lot of control over certain things. We can choose to take care of our health better by watching what we eat, and staying active. I have been saying this for years. If it was always this easy, then why doesn’t everybody do it? We have to dig deep down inside of us. We have to find whatever it is that will “click” with us to make those changes. This takes motivation, attitude, and ability.
This is the slogan on the wall at Anytime Fitness. I can focus on this quite a bit when I am doing my weight workout. It helps me stay focused and to really think about why I am working out in the first place. Keep these points in mind when we are struggling to keep ourselves going. Working out is working! But remember, anything worth having is worth working for. Keep your head down and stay focused. Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2424
