by Dan | Jul 14, 2013 | Exercise, Family, Motivation, Weather, Wellness/Health
Yesterday was the 29th Annual Kampeska mini triathlon…and it was one of the biggest yet for participants! We had great weather…minimal wind, but very humid, and by the time the run portion started, it got really hot. We got sprinkles on a few times, which helped out quite a bit. This was the first time for my son Nick, and daughter Molly, as well as my marathon training partner Steve. We got a chance to see one of Sarah’s college classmates, Lori, who came up from Brookings, to participate in her first thriathlon. Here we all are prior to the start.
We got to spend time doing a different adventure, and spend time with family and friends. It was a great way to spend the morning, and stay fit. One thing the triathlon does for you is you is spending time doing different types of execise so it is less likely to get bored with one specific exercise activity. We had a great time, and now we are talking about we are going to do this again next year! The summer is going fast, so continue to take advantage of the weather, and get outside and enjoy! Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2118
by Dan | Jun 26, 2013 | Etc.
The last few mornings going out for either an early morning walk or run has been very nice. Very calm winds. Bright sun. Beautiful around the lake. This is why I exercise. The peace and calm…taking it all in. Getting time to just think! It is a great way to start the day. I start planning on how I am going to go at the day, and how I am going to get things done as the day unfolds. It is easy to get lost in the view of things, and the quietness. This time of year outside does not even compare to running on the treadmill in the winter time. There is no boredom now.
Take the time to appreciate what nature has to offer. Take the time to really think about it. As Kelsey just recently posted, “take the time to smell the roses!”. One day this will not be here, and the same goes for us. Enjoy what we have now.
The bike trail has benches along the way that you can sit and just watch, so if you get tired, take a break and just sit back and think. This bench is at Jackson Park, looking out at the lake. It is easy to just let your mind go and relax.
I have been doing the exercise for quite a while now, but today I hit another landmark. Consecutive Day #2100! I am not about to stop now. There is still too much to see, too much to do, and a lot more things to think about!
Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2100!
by Dan | Jun 9, 2013 | Exercise, Goals, Motivation, Wellness/Health
The Watertown Area Running Club began again this AM. We are meeting at Jackson Park starting at 7AM on Sunday mornings. If you are free, please join in. Mileage can range anywhere from a few miles, to 6 or more miles. People can run at the pace they want, and as far as they want. It is meant to be more of a social gathering, so don’t let the thought of this scare you off. We may have other locations where we start change as the summer goes on, but for now, will leave here at Jackson Park. Please leave a message if you would like to join, or email me at dansar4@iw.net if you want to be notified of changes, or different plans as we expand on this over time. Otherwise, just show up! It is meant for getting out to exercise, and no pressure. Join us! Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2083
by Dan | May 23, 2013 | Etc.
A year ago, Steve Hauck and I were getting ready for the Fargo Marathon…Steve’s first. 10 days before, Steve had issues with his heart, and we had to shut him down. I ended up running by myself, with my training partner sitting off on the side, unable to participate, but there to watch and support me. I told him I don’t know who was more disappointed…him because he could not run, or me because I was running it without him. We ended up doing the Disney marathon in January this year, and Steve got his first marathon in, in 4:34. But, something was missing. We had unfinished business left in Fargo. This year changed that.
Here we are friday, checking in. Getting ready to take care of unfinished business. The butterflies were flying. We were both nervous. It was going to be hot and humid. We had a goal…first to be better than the January time, but we wanted to break that 4 hour mark.
Here we are at the finish of the marathon! Did we make it under 4 hours? Unfortunately, no. Did we break 4:34? Yes, we came in at 4:26! Does the time really matter? Not one bit! The heat and humidity was tough. Steve was starting to struggle before mile 16, and he told me I should go on anyway. I looked at him, and said: “Are you kidding? We have been training partners for the last year. We are completing this together. Whatever it takes. The time does not matter.” We did it. Training partners to the end. We had unfinished business to complete. As far as I am concerned, we finished. We finished healthy. We run because we can. Mission Accomplished!!!! Until the next marathon…
Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2066
by Dan | May 15, 2013 | Exercise, Goals, Motivation, Wellness/Health
The Fargo marathon and half marathon are this saturday. The time is now…the nerves are building, the excitement, anxiety building…what will the weather be like? Did I do enough to get ready? Above all…Remember to have FUN! There will be a large group of “Watertownians” there this weekend, and a lot of us are meeting friday night to have some good food. Jill, Jackie, Steve A, Tim, Tracy, Holly, Beth, Megan, Tom and Sue, Steve H and Carletta, and Sarah and I. “Gettin’ ready for a good time!” This morning when I went out for a short run, the double rainbow was staring right at me…I had to quit go back in the house to get the camera, as it was all done in about 10 min.
Now, I don’t know if there is actually a “pot of gold” at the end of the rainbow, but it was sure cool to look at. It made for a great, relaxing run. Just time to think. Maybe today this meant I was going for my goals, that I had worked hard to get ready for this day coming on saturday. The biggest joy of all of this is I run because I can! Many people cannot. Sometimes for those of us who do run, we get more worried about our times, when we should be realizing what we really are getting out of all of this. We run because we like it. It does not really matter our time. We made the effort to go for this goal, and it is coming soon. I felt really relaxed running seeing this before hand. Maybe the marathon should have been today…I think I would have been flying!
So, to all of my fellow Watertown friends going this weekend…Good Luck! Be safe! Have fun! This is what it is all about. Don’t make this another stress to have in your life. Enjoy it for what it is. Relax, and go show YOURSELF how YOU can do, because YOU are the ones who put in all the work! Good Luck!
Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2058
