by Dan | Aug 8, 2013 | Equipment, Exercise, Goals, Wellness/Health
This afternoon was a perfect day to go for a bike ride! Nice temps, not too windy. Very quiet. Sarah and I are getting ready to participate in the Gran Fondo tour de Prairie. I will be doing the Gran Fondo, 104 mile bike ride, and Sarah the Gran Medio, 68 mile ride. We will be riding as medical personnel on the course. This is a lot different from a marathon. I feel OK that my legs will be fine, and cardiovascular wise, will be fine. The main issue will be my butt! I did a 50 mile ride this afternoon, and it took me 3 hours and 4 minutes. Half way! That is a lot of sit time. I just made some adjustments to my bike, and the best one was…
…a new bike seat! Boy, has that made a huge difference already. Keep in mind for anybody who still wants to register for this. You can get on the web site of the Watertown Bike Club. There is an icon in the top right corner. There is the 104 mile ride, the 68 mile ride, which Sarah is doing, and a 30 mile ride. Registration deadline is Aug 12, and the event is saturday, August 17, start and finish at the high school. It is a great way to exercise and see the sites of South Dakota.
Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2143
by Dan | Aug 4, 2013 | Exercise, Family, Motivation, Wellness/Health
There have been so many activities going to this summer, that it has at times been hard to keep track of. But man has it been fun! Softball, swimming, running, biking…there has by no means been a shortage of things to do. What makes it even better as we have been able to do all of this as a family! Nick and Molly had softball all summer. Megan had her final season this summer swimming. 4 of the 5 of us competed in the Kampeska triathlon in July. There have been many running races, and bike race/events throughout the whole summer, and continuing on yet through the next several months. Parents out there…stay active right along with the kids. You have to stay in shape just to keep up with them! With all of these different events, the amount of people you meet and talk with has been too numerous to count. It is a great social event to be able to talk about not only your childrens health and how to maintain it, but yours as well! Here are some of the activities from this summer:
Here Megan is with a bunch of her swim friends, not only from Watetown, but from around the state while at the last day of the state swim meet at the end of July. Friends made forever!
Molly and Nick both played softball all summer, and here is Nick with his team mates as they won the 16 and under division at State softball tournament in July! Great memories.
Here I am with Nick, Sarah, and Molly (Megan was at a swim meet!) at the 2013 Kampeska triathlon! All four of us competed as individuals for the entire event…first time for Nick and Molly! It is a great way to spend time together as a family, and have some friendly competition. I was ahead of Nick the entire way, but he caught me on the run, and beat me by 3 seconds! I can’t run as fast anymore. I am just thrilled he loves it!
So summer can be very busy, but you can have a lot of fun. You have heard me before say that you need to take advantage of this weather while we have it. Get out there and enjoy it. Kids, keep moving. Parents, you set the example, and lead by example. You have heard me say this before too. Above all, have fun!
Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consectutive Exercise Day #: 2139
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
