by Dan | Oct 30, 2011 | Exercise, Family, Motivation, Wellness/Health
Well, the Halloween Hustle Fun Run yesterday was a lot of fun, and great weather. It was in the mid 30’s, but very calm. Very good day for a fun run, walk. Here Sarah and I are in are costumes, as we went as the “Incredibles”. Everything for the run, day, event was “Incredible”, and everybody there had a good time. The Jolly Green Giant showed up, and we found “Waldo”, as well as several other super heroes, to name a few.
Molly agreed to wear her costume, here with Sarah, but we could not convince Nick to wear his. He was too serious yesterday, and really wanted to try and win the race. He achieved his goal, winning the race, with a time of 18:46. All of us had a fun morning, and was a great way to spend the day as a family. Following this, Sarah and I went back to the pool for Megan’s swim meet. All of us were busy this weekend!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1494
by Dan | Oct 27, 2011 | Exercise, Goals, Wellness/Health
Hey everybody…this coming saturday is the 2nd Annual Halloween Hustle fun run. You can run, walk…wear a costume if you like as they are giving prizes for the best costumes in several categories. 10 AM start time. Come have some fun…The Reiffenbergers are dressing up as the super hero family, The Incredibles! Will show pictures from the race this weekend.
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1491
by Dan | Oct 23, 2011 | Exercise, Family, Goals, Motivation, Wellness/Health
I often get asked by patients, not only how I find the time to exercise, but why do I exercise? By the end of each day, the answer becomes easier. This weekend was a perfect example of that.
First, on saturday, there was the State Cross Country meet in Sioux Falls. Here Nick is competing, and for a 9th grader on varsity, does very well. The weather was perfect, and I did a lot of running just to keep up in order to take pictures. Then when this was done, it was back in the car to go home and make it to the school in order to see my girls at the annual TUCKS dance, which they have been planning for months.
We got back in time to be able to take pictures quick before the grand march and presentation of all of the couples. The girls were very happy that we got back in time for this.
So why do I exercise? I have too many things to do and see in regards to my kids. I want to be around for a long time and be a part of their lives, and participate in those activities. I want to be healthy enough to be around for them. These are some of my main driving forces, the things that keep me motivated and enthusiastic about my health, and my daily exercise. I am staying in shape, and feel better, but the bottom line is I am doing this for my kids and my family. Hopefully they will be stuck with me for a long time. I, and they, would not want to have it any other way! Have a good week coming.
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1487
by Dan | Oct 20, 2011 | Exercise, Motivation, Weather, Wellness/Health
There is definitely a chill in the air this week with the weather change. The leaves are close to all being off the trees. Today ended up colder, but no wind, so it actually did not feel too bad outside running/walking today. It is so much more enjoyable to be outside yet, especially when the winds are calm.
Even with the leaves all coming off, and winter starting to approach, the view of things can still really be enjoyable. Enjoy these days being out yet. Before too long it will be dark when we go in to work in the morning, and dark when we come home. Enjoy the days before the snow comes. Have a good weekend coming up.!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1484
by Dan | Oct 16, 2011 | Motivation, Weather
With the Autumn season, there are a lot of color changes to be watching, at least for what is left on the trees yet. Here above, one gray cloud moved in last week at the cross country meet, with the rainbow along with it. So all the blue sky, one big cloud, with the rainbow coming to the runners. Very neat to watch that day.
Now add the rainbow in with some of the other colors of the trees changing, and it had everybody in attendance watching. So get outside yet, and enjoy the change in the season, and the colors associated with it, before all we see is a sea of white. Have a good week coming!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1480
