Family Triathlon

The triathlon last week had approx 83 individuals, and about 15 teams, with each of the teams either doing 1 leg of the triathlon, or at least some combination of the three.  Here are 2 of the 3 members of “Team Reif”…the one on the left is my son Nick, who ran, and by him is his friend Sean, who rode on the bike.

The 3rd member of “Team Reif” is my daughter Megan, who swam.  This was a great event to have your kids, or family members in general,  get out and work together, and all have the opportunity to be active, and have fun. 

Below is a picture of a true “family” committment to the event:  Team Alwin.  Leann and Dave participated, had their kids involved,  brothers, and then parents who were the cheerleaders.  They even had Team T-shirts made.  They had a lot of fun, and they worked together, and all were able to participate in one way or another.  This is how you stay active as a family.  Make it fun, work together, make memories, and stay healthy!

Dr. Dan

Consecutive Exercise Day #:  1387

More Triathlon Images

All the participants start setting up their individual stations for the 3 events.  Here we have our bikes and all of our running gear in the same spot.  Where the truck behind these people is at is where we come out of the water, and enter the mats that are laid out in this transition area.

Here Sarah is running as she got out of the water to enter the transition area.  If you look over the right shoulder of participant 611, this is Sarah leading a pack out of the water.  I will have some other images coming soon of participants, and families, who made this triathlon a family affair.

Dr. Dan

Consecutive Exercise Day #:  1384

27th Annual Hyvee Kampeska Triathlon

Today marked the 27th Annual HyVee Kampeska triathlon, which consists of a 1/4 mile swim in Lake Kampeska, 14 mile bike ride around Lake Kampeska, and then a 5K run.  The morning started out great, but then started getting really warm when we were running.  Here Sarah and I are as we are getting ready with pre race setup.

Here we have our bikes set up in the racks ready for the bike transition.  The Lake is out in the distance, and that is where we will be coming out of the water to hit the bike leg next.  I will show a few more pictures of how things proceed with the triathlon over the next few posts.

Dr. Dan

Consecutive Exercise Day #:  1383

4th of July Parade

Here is our float from the 4th of July parade.  Brown Clinic, the Bedrock of Healthcare, with the Flinstones theme.  It was a great day for being outside and enjoying the weather.  Our cast of characters from the Flinstones was a big hit at the parade.  Our float took 2nd overall for float design.

Here is our cast of characters.  I am Fred Flinstone, with Wilma (Sarah) next to me.  We also had Barney, Betty, Pebbles, Bam Bam, Dino, Cave man, and another dinosaur.  Lots of fun!  The parade route covers about 2 miles, so great walking activity as well.  Enjoy the rest of the summer!

Dr. Dan

Consecutive Exercise Day #:  1381

Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July everybody!  Be safe, stay active.  Getting ready for the parade this afternoon.  Our theme will be the “Flinstones”, and we will all be dressed in characters.  This is a fun way of showing how the Brown Clinic has been the “Bedrock of the community for years!”

I will post pictures later this week of us at the parade.  Have a great day.  Enjoy the weather.  Enjoy our freedom, and realize who had to sacrifice in order for us to keep it all of these years, both in the past, and our current military people.  Thank you!

Dr. Dan

Consecutive Exercise Day #:  1378