by Dan | Aug 2, 2011 | Exercise, Family, Goals, Motivation, Wellness/Health
The State Swim meet for SD was this last 3 day weekend down in SF. Lots of kids! Very hot and humid. Here is Megan on lane 5 taking off for the backstroke. Tons of kids swimming, and lots of parents screaming!
Here is Megan leading in the backstroke. If only I could swim like her! Swimming is a great form of exercise, and when we have access to a pool here in town, it is one form of exercise to take advantage of. I had a patient in today who started swimming earlier this year. He had neck and back pain and was overweight. He could not swim one length of the pool to start with, which is 25 meters. He now has no back or neck pain, swims a couple of MILES at a time, loves it, and has lost over 25#! If something is worth having or fighting for, then you have to make the effort to keep going. If he had quit at the beginning, nothing would have changed. You have to find your own motivation, match it to your abilities, and work at it! It will be worth the process. Good luck!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1407
by Dan | Jul 30, 2011 | Exercise, Family, Weather
Friday was the opening day ceremony for the National Softball Tournament here in Watertown. Some 58 teams, with over 800 athletes participated. It was quite the ceremony with everybody marching in and being introduced. It was great as a spectator as well.
Here is Molly’s team…Spiegel Construction, for 18 and under teams. Great weather for the tournament, and to watch as well. Lots of walking involved, not only for the athletes, but for all of us parents and spectators getting back and forth to all of the games. We were getting just as tired as they were. Lots of fun, and memories to last forever.
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1404
by Dan | Jul 28, 2011 | Equipment, Exercise
The National Softball Tournament is being held in Watertown beginning today, for the next 4 days. Here Molly is pitching in their first game. Very hot outside, and humid, so have to keep reminding them to drink. Great competition, and great exercise. A fun way to work on your health. They keep safety in mind by wearing face masks, at least for the pitchers. Some of the teams all of the infielders wear them. A good idea!
The kid has some power and some wheels. Here she is hitting a double in the game. They ended up losing the first game to a team from North Dakota. Many states are here for this tournament. Everybody have fun playing, watching, and competing.
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1402
by Dan | Jul 25, 2011 | Equipment, Exercise, Family, Wellness/Health
My sons softball team for 14 and under captured 2nd place at the State Softball tournament in Huron this weekend. Great for parents watching, and with the kids playing lots of games, is a great way to exercise and stay in shape, and above all, have fun.
Great weather for the tournament. Sarah and I were sponsors for their team, and was great watching them progress over the summer. Everybody has a good time, and has the ability to participate. Good job Brown Clinic/Glacial Lakes property management team!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1399
by Dan | Jul 24, 2011 | Exercise, Family, Goals, Motivation, Wellness/Health
Yesterday was the Run Around Lake Kampeska 1/2 Marathon, and also a 10K and 5K race. Here is the finish lines for the 5K and 10K. We had a big thunderstorm, and over 2 inches of rain earlier during the night, but cleared in time for the race. It did not do much to help with the humidity though, as it was still very warm running during the race.
These road race/fun runs are a good social get-together as well. Everybody is either out to compete, or just get their exercise in with a group. Here people are gathering afterwards for food and awards. Everybody had a good time. These events are also a great way to meet new people, and everybody has the same intentions…they are trying to do something to help with their own health! Try one out if you never have participated in one before.
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1398
