by Dan | Mar 30, 2014 | Exercise, Family, Goals, Motivation, Wellness/Health
It has been a tough week. I had to say goodbye to my Dad forever. Where do you begin to say Thank You for everything. I hope he realized how much I appreciated everything from him. He taught me you had to work hard for what you got, and to be proud of what you are doing. If anybody wonders where I got the exercise traits from, you would not need to look any further than him. He did manual labor his whole life, and then when he retired, got involved with riding a stationary bike. He would ride anywhere from 15-45 miles per day, every day! He has been an important part of my life for so long, I am not sure how I am going to handle this going forward.
When I received Family Doctor of the Year a few years ago, I was so proud to have you and mom show up at Deadwood, and for it to be a complete surprise to me. I have always been so proud of you, and I can’t tell you how proud it made me feel for you guys to show up for that night.
You made life fun. You worked hard for everything you had. We never wanted for anything that was important. You taught us what being a great Dad was supposed to be. A lot of us may be able to be fathers, but it takes a special individual to be a Dad. I learned a lot from you, and hope you were proud of me as well.
I will miss your smile; your sense of humor; just talking to you. I hope you can now rest. You don’t have to worry if you don’t remember things anymore. It does not matter now. We remember, and always will. All of your children are proud to have called you Dad. We will continue to do as you taught, and won’t let you down. I will be exercising, and keep trying to motivate people to take care of themselves, and stay healthy. I had a hard time trying to keep my exercise streak going these last few days, because I did not want to leave your side. I took many frequent walk breaks to clear my head, and then came back to be by your side. You would have been upset had I not, and wanted me to keep going as well. I will keep referring back to you here over time, because your wisdom was priceless, and I need to share it over time. I love you Dad!
Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2375
by Dan | Mar 23, 2014 | Exercise, Family, Goals, Motivation, Wellness/Health
We all have goals in mind when it comes to life. In regards to exercise, it is easier to keep our goals in mind as well, and it especially helps when it comes to staying motivated. Always having your family in your goals makes the motivation that much easier. My goal is be around longer for them, and hopefully, they feel the same. It has been a tough week for me, and my family. I had to put my training partner and best friend, Buddy, down. My brothers, sister, and mom have been in conversation all week, and will be meeting next week to have end of life care discussion for my Dad. And, my daughter has been having health issues, all of which are still trying to be sorted out, and all this while she is away at college in Virginia. I am stressed to the max, and this too is where exercise helps. It is also my escape, my time to think, my time to sort through all of this, and try to come up with some answers, or at least ideas of how to deal with it.
Remember those close to you, and keep them in your goals…and especially your life. Don’t lose sight of this. They are truly what is important in your life.
Keep moving everybody. As I said last week, somebody would miss you if you were gone!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2368
by Dan | Mar 18, 2014 | Exercise, Family, Motivation
I had to let go of my training partner today. Buddy has been with me almost 12 years, and starting running with me after the first 4 months of his life. He was the best dog I have ever had. He finally got tired, and had to stop. He had gotten sick this last 2 weeks, and kept getting worse. We thought it may pull out of it yesterday, only to get worse through the night. I could not let one of my best friends suffer any more. I got to be with him for the final goodbye, and final moment. It had to be one of the toughest things I have done. You looked at me, and was still wagging, so I am hoping he was glad I was there.
You have been beside me in rain, snow, cold, heat…always ready to go. You helped me with my consecutive streak, and to keep me healthy. You will always be remembered, and I appreciate all of those runs/walks with you. You were part of this family, and we all miss you already. I hope heaven has a bike trail for you…
Keep moving everybody! Somebody out there would miss you if you were gone!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2363
by Dan | Mar 16, 2014 | Exercise, Motivation, Weather, Wellness/Health
There is nothing like an outdoor view to look when out running, biking, or walking. It takes your mind off the fact that you are even exercising, and you just get lost in the view of everything. These are some of the sunset views out walking in the evening along the beach in Jamaica.
The sunrises in the AM were just as great to watch as well, because I would go out running along the beach each morning.
Getting ready to start the day! We have great views right here at home as well. If you go along the trail anywhere along the lake, you get great views of sunrises and sunsets as well. The weather is starting to improve now as well, which is great. I love exercising outside! Stay positive everybody! Spring is almost here! Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2361
by Dan | Mar 9, 2014 | Exercise, Motivation, Weather, Wellness/Health
Just getting back from vacation in Jamaica last week, and it was great! Sarah and I got to run along the beach every morning, temps upper 60’s to low 70’s when running. Talk about quiet, and time to think, and just listen to the ocean. Life is a beach! Here are some more views:
We got to relax on the beach the rest of the day, sitting under canopy, and just relaxing, reading, falling asleep! I don’t tan, so Sarah would just pull her chair out when she wanted more sun, then come back unde the shade for awhile. Very relaxing sitting on the beach right next to the ocean.
Just watch the ocean and be mesmerized! Bright colors, and out of the snow for a week, especially after this awful winter! Stay tuned as my next post will show some of the great sunsets we would see every night. Amazing! Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2354
