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
by Dan | Oct 9, 2011 | Exercise, Family, Motivation, Weather, Wellness/Health
This weekend in Brandon was the ESD cross country championship. Here Molly is leading for us in the JV race. She ran 4000 meters, and with the course they had, was 2 big loops, and one small loop. The big loops included a very big hill. Sarah and I, between 4 different races to watch, easily covered about 3 miles ourselves just trying to keep up and cheer, not only for our own kids, but Watertown as well.
Here Nick is at the bottom of the hill. He had to cover 5000 meters, and was 3 big loops, with that big hill each loop. We chose to at least stay at the bottom of the hill, and then kept running back and forth across the center of the course. I think by the time it was all done, we needed someone to cheer for all of the parents. It is a great way to show your kids how being active is important. They are in running a race, we can run back and forth for them as well. The good thing is the rain held off until everything was done.
Here is to a good week coming. Stay active.
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1473
by Dan | Oct 6, 2011 | Exercise, Family, Goals, Motivation, Wellness/Health
Today is our wedding anniversary. 21 years for Sarah and I. Just like everybody else, we have been through a lot, but we keep each other going. Whether it is taking care of our kids, our health, or each other, we are always there, and always have been. I may do a lot of my exercise with my Golden Retriever, Buddy, but Sarah is my ultimate training partner/partner in general. It is so much easier to focus on your health, and to try and eat right, and exercise, when your spouse is on the same page as you. If your spouse or partner is not with you, keep trying. Some day it may surprise you. We both ran today, and I also rode the bike. We are always active, and keep each other motivated.
Here is to many, many more years Sarah! Thanks to our friend/photographer Cory Ann Ellis for taking great pictures!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1470
