by Dan | Aug 6, 2011 | Equipment, Exercise, Family, Goals, Heart Health, Motivation, Wellness/Health
Like Mother, like Daughter! Here Sarah is getting ready to ride along on the bike to keep Megan company for her run. It helps having a training partner to get you moving. Sarah had run earlier with me as well, but cut it a little short so she could go finish with Megan. Megan normally is the swimmer, but the season is now done as of last week, and she is starting to figure out the importance of cross training to stay in shape, and in the long run, will help with her swimming.
So everybody…whoever you can get…a friend, family member, pet…who can help get you motivated and out the door…take advantage of their help! We all need a little boost once in a while, and it helps for all of us to stay healthier. Especially family…who else can you count on more to help get through tough times, and to keep us going? Have a good weekend…enjoy the weather!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1411
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
