by Dan | Feb 19, 2012 | Exercise, Motivation, Weather, Wellness/Health
Just got back from our week on vacation in Mexico. Great time, great weather. Ran on the beach everyday. Much different to get used to for running, but also went walking everyday along the ocean, barefoot, and was very nice. The beach extended for miles so you could just keep going. The scenery was great. Lots of pelicans around, always diving into the ocean to get food. They were great posers for the camera as well. Here one is coming in for a landing along the posts on the edge of the beach, where they like to hang out everyday at.
They made for great subjects, especially at sunset and sunrise. Never really even felt like we were out running or walking, or working at the exercise, when we had this kind of scenery all of the time to look at. Once again, I will take you on a tour of Mexico, and show some of the other scenery, and beach area where we would go running or walking. This would not be hard to get used to! Keep moving!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1606
by Dan | Feb 6, 2012 | Family, Goals, Motivation
Well, I had a surprise this past weekend. Sarah and I were out in the Hills at Deadwood for our annual South Dakota Academy of Family Physicians conference/meeting. Sarah and I were both presenters at the conference. Friday night we have a reception following the evening conference, and I came walking into the banquet hall to see my parents, my daughters, who had not come there with us, and several of my brothers and their families. I was being awarded the South Dakota Family Doctor of the Year award, and had no idea this was coming. My family knew it for a month, and had kept it a secret. I have never been more surprised in my life.
I have never been so honored before! Here I am with my mom, who all of you out there who have kids know what I mean when I say that as a parent, you never get tired of seeing your kids do well. I was very happy they were able to make it. It was a night to remember forever. Strive 2 Survive was mentioned as well as the some of the contributions I have done/developed. What a night! I still have not relaxed. It has been even easier to work out with more energy these last few days. I had no time to prepare for a speech, but had several people comment to me they really liked what I said about Sarah…”My whole career has been a team work effort. I got where I am with Sarah’s help, and even though my name may be the one on the plaque, this award belongs to both of us.” How true! Thank you very much Sarah…we are a team…forever and for always! Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1593
by Dan | Feb 5, 2012 | Exercise, Weather, Wellness/Health, Winter
Spent the last few days out in Deadwood for the South Dakota Academy of Family Physicians annual conference/meeting. Weather was very good. Went outside to go running. They are not just hills out there, they are mountains. There was a route just outside of the hotel that was a little more off the main traffic. Started out 1 mile up, then 1 mile down, then back. Wow! I told Sarah I should have packed a rope to climb back up. Here is one going down. The only problem with this, is you have to come back up…
…Nothing like using muscles that have been in hibernation for awhile. Still sore. It ended up being a very enjoyable weekend. I ended up being chosen for a very special, very suprising award during this conference. I will talk about it in the next few days. Have a good week coming. Keep moving!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1592
by Dan | Jan 31, 2012 | Exercise, Goals, Motivation, Wellness/Health
Ever have those days when everything seems like it is busting out at the seams, and there never seems to be enough time to get everything done? Sure, we all have. Lately, it seems like it has been more often. Maybe it is the time of the year, and we can’t get out and enjoy the outdoors as much. For me, that is where exercise has helped me tremendously. It is my escape. It is time for me to do something I enjoy, and that reaps more benefits than may be first realized. But, the bottom line… it is time for me. Afterall, are we not all worth being able to have a little time for ourselves? If we don’t make sure that we take care of ourselves, who is going to do it for us? This is a picture of a rocking chair facing the lake, a very special place to me, near the Twin Cities. It is a great place to be quiet, think about things, and get away from the pressures of everyday life. We all need some of that once in awhile. We need to make the time for it, and in the long run, it will pay big dividends. Looking back at this picture brings back those memories. Keep this in mind for the future…when you need to have that time away…for you! Stay Active, and Enjoy!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1587
by Dan | Jan 23, 2012 | Exercise, Motivation, Wellness/Health
This weekend Megan had a swim meet here in town, the Big Apple. She had to do the 200 meter breaststroke to qualify for her “all around swimmer” t-shirt, showing that she swam in every event at a swim meet this season. She ended up having to do a time trial in this, so basically swam the race by herself at the end of the meet.
As she was coming down each length of the pool, she had a group of her team mates screaming and yelling and cheering her on. They were all done with their events, but they hung around to cheer on a team mate. With encouragement like this, it makes the activity much easier. That is what a training partner does for you also. Whether it be your spouse, significant other, neighbor, friend, or a pet, like Buddy, you have someone to keep you going. Someone to help keep you motivated. It makes the exercise so much more enjoyable, and meaningful. Here they are cheering her on!
Keep motivating others around you. Show them by example. Keep moving!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1579
