by Dan | Feb 14, 2016 | Exercise, Family, Goals, Heart Health, Motivation, Wellness/Health
Desire: a strong feeling of wanting to crave something, or wishing for something to happen. Or maybe even just wishing for something to be better, or even appreciating what you already have!
It can mean a lot of different things for different people, but bottom line, we want something, or to hold on to something, more than anything else. We DESIRE it! We appreciate it! We work for it, or it is something worth working for! What is that desire for you? What is it you don’t have, but want? A relationship? A healthier life? A happier life? Are you willing to work for it? How bad do you want it?
I desire to spend time with my family, and my wife. It does not get any better when we have the same interests, and exercise is one of those interests. It brings us closer than many other things in our life. We have been able to travel and explore more things, and more places, because of it. Together! We have gotten to experience life more fully. In the process, we have become healthier, so that hopefully we will have even more time to spend together, and explore more things. A desire to spend time together, and be happy. Is that not the desire of everybody? To be happy in our lives? Are we willing to work for it, and work through many obstacles and challenges that come along the way?
If it is important to you, then it is important to work for. Nothing in life can be taken for granted. One day we have it, and another day we may not. Appreciate it all while you can!
Nobody ever said it would be easy. If it was easy, then you would not appreciate it when you do earn it, or work for it. There will always be “bumps” along the way, and challenges.
On this Valentines Day, appreciate even more those are close to you, and important to you. Especially with your spouse, or significant other. 2 hearts really can become one…one to share everything with, explore with, and work those challenges in life…TOGETHER! Just like 25 years ago, when Sarah and I were married…we new already then, as our wedding announcement shows…2 hearts were to become one! Forever and for always! Never lose that DESIRE in your life!
Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 3061
by Dan | Oct 15, 2015 | Exercise, Family, Goals, Heart Health, Motivation, Wellness/Health
When it comes to your kids, there is no better way to teach them about life, or how to handle things, than to lead by example. Staying active, participating in sports, or exercising on your own is so important when it comes to teaching skills in life. You learn how to mange your time, to focus and concentrate on things at the time, and to not only perform for your own individual goals, but to learn to work as a team. Life is a continuous struggle, but running, walking, biking, swimming, or whatever your favorite activity may be, will help you learn how to do things better. All 3 of my kids are now in college, learning to juggle schedules, managing time, and yet still try to have fun and enjoy life. Hopefully we have taught them adequately how to do this. Teaching them not only by continuously talking with them, and showing up at their events cheering them on, but by them watching us do our activities, and compete in racing events here. As my daughter reminded me here this last weekend when she called from school: “When are you going to showcase us on the blog, and talk about how we are superstars!” Well, Megan…here you go!
Megan was our born fish! Ever since she was little, all she wanted to do was be in the water. It is only fitting that her sport was swimming. She started when she was 10, and swam all through high school, and even swims now at college on the swim club. She gets to travel to different large universities and compete. She was a graceful swimmer, and it was fun to watch her, especially the backstroke. Effortless! Swimming is not my sport…I have to think too much trying. We all have our different talents, but the skill comes in continuing to push yourself. Your only limitation is the space between your ears!
Here she is taking off at the start of her backstroke. Perseverance is the key to any sport or activity. You have to keep trying…keep working…never settle for just being OK.
You are our superstar swimmer Meg! It was fun watching all those years. Never give up on yourself…if you take on life like you do swimming, there will be no stopping you!
Molly started coming into her own in High School with running. She always wanted to be a sprinter in track, but she was deep down a distance runner. Sorry Molly…but that is where your talent truly was. She was our “jack of all trades” sport participant. Gymnastics, soccer, softball, band, cross country, track. She wanted to do it all. Eventually things had to give, and she had to pick and choose, so she did more running as far as school activity. She played softball in the summer.
She was a hard worker, and never gave in. She was proud to be the first recipient of the Godfrey Award for participation in Track and Cross Country. And so were we! A very special award for a “super star” runner.
Keep up the running Molly. Will you be the first one to run a marathon with me???? Time will tell. Just don’t give up. You have many talents …never forget that!
Nick took off in running like Megan did with swimming. He ran more middle distance in track, and they were shorter races, but yet you had to have the stamina of a distance runner.
Lots of traveling involved going to all of your Cross Country races in the Fall. You were a great example leading your Arrow teammates, and showing leadership. They looked up to you, and often times it was commented how well the Arrow boys worked together as a team.
You liked doing different things in the summer as a break also, so you did many years of softball. Lots of games and championship competition that we saw with you as well. Learning to work together as a team, and showing good sportsmanship. It was fun to watch you!
Your true favorite sport was track…you loved the middle distance…800 meters. And, you were good at it! You have to have speed and endurance. Way to go all of those years!
Many times we would be cheering you down the home stretch! It was a proud moment for Sarah and I at Track awards when it was your turn…Just like Molly, you won the Godfrey Award for Cross Country and Track! Now is that cool or what? You guys all learned to compete, to show good sportsmanship, and win or lose gracefully. That makes the 3 of you all of “my heroes”! Your High School days of competing may be done, but hopefully the tone has been set for you all to keep staying active. You have seen your mom and I doing this your entire lives. Something was bound to wear off. Just remember, in life you are always coming down different “home stretches”. There is always another goal to achieve, an accomplishment to reach, a setback to endure. Just like sports and activities. It has set the tone for you to succeed in life. Remember that! Set your sites high, and continue to work on new goals. I have no doubts that you will all succeed! We will always be your mom and dad, and will be “cheering” for you along the way! All the Way! Forever! Love you!
Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2939
by kelsey | Jul 16, 2015 | Exercise, Family, Heart Health, Weight Management, Wellness/Health
Two weeks are already down with the Park and Rec’s Riding the Recreational Trail Activity! This is another great opportunity to get some activity while enjoying our beautiful trail system! There are three weeks left of this activity, so be sure to take advantage of it! Details are below!
Details: Five different nights with bike rides on different parts of the Recreational Trail. Designed for the recreational bike rider in mind. The only things you will have to have is a bike and a helmet which will be mandatory. Ride one or all the nights. No registration required just be ready to ride at 6 p.m. sharp at the starting location for that week. There is no cost to participate.
Dates:
July 22-McKinley Park to Eastwoods Park and back
(meet at the Horseshoe Courts) (8.44 miles)
August 5– Eastwoods Park to Redlin Art Center and back
(meet by the playground) (5.6 miles)
August 12—Around the Lake Ride-start and finish at City Park
(meet by Veterans Memorial) (13.92 Miles)
Time: 6pm sharp each week.
Fee: FREE!
by kelsey | Jul 7, 2015 | Exercise, Family, Heart Health, Weight Management, Wellness/Health
Another great opportunity to get some activity while enjoying our beautiful trail system starts tomorrow, Wednesday, July 8th!
Details: Five different nights with bike rides on different parts of the Recreational Trail. Designed for the recreational bike rider in mind. The only things you will have to have is a bike and a helmet which will be mandatory. Ride one or all the nights. No registration required just be ready to ride at 6 p.m. sharp at the starting location for that week. There is no cost to participate.
Dates:
July 8-McKinley Park to Jackson Park and back
(meet at the Horseshoe Courts) (6.72 miles)
July 15-McKinley Park to City Park and back
(meet at the Horseshoe Courts) (8.12 miles)
July 22-McKinley Park to Eastwoods Park and back
(meet at the Horseshoe Courts) (8.44 miles)
August 5– Eastwoods Park to Redlin Art Center and back
(meet by the playground) (5.6 miles)
August 12—Around the Lake Ride-start and finish at City Park
(meet by Veterans Memorial) (13.92 Miles)
Time: 6pm sharp each week.
Fee: FREE!
For more details contact:
Jeremy Herrboldt
Adult/Senior Activities Coordinator
Watertown Park and Rec.
882-6260
by kelsey | Jun 9, 2015 | Etc., Exercise, Family, Heart Health, Motivation, Weight Management, Wellness/Health
The first outdoor walking club get together was a success! This is a great way to get out and enjoy the beautiful trail system while getting some activity! Be sure to check out the next get together this Friday Stokes-Thomas City Park (at the Veterans Memorial)!
When: Each Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. for around an hour each week.
Cost: Free of charge
We will walk at a comfortable pace, so come and join the social aspect of being outside with friends and getting some exercise.
Dates:
June 12 Stokes-Thomas City Park (at the Veterans Memorial)
June 19 Mt. Hope Cemetary (by the front entrance)
June 26 Redlin Art Center (by the front entrance)
July 3 No Walk Scheduled
July 10 Joy Ranch (parking lot near SE side of Main St.)
July 17 Jackson Park (in the parking lot across from Cattail Crossing)
July 24 Bramble Park Zoo (by the picnic shelter)
July 31 Eastwoods Park (by the playground)
August 7 Slumberland Disc Golf Course (in the parking lot)
August 14 Stokes-Thomas City Park (at the Veterans Memorial)
For more information call Jeremy @ 882-6260
by kelsey | May 28, 2015 | Exercise, Family, Heart Health, Weight Management, Wellness/Health
As a reminder, the Park and Rec’s Trail Challenge is currently underway! Jeremy Herrboldt, adult and senior activities coordinator with the Watertown Park and Rec developed a really great program that is new this year. The details are below and it starts May 1st and runs through September 30th. Be sure to get a log sheet from the Park and Rec and give this new challenge a try! You can get signed up by contacting Jeremy at 882-6260.
Watertown Recreational Trail Challenge NEW!
Ever wonder how many miles you have biked, run or walked on the Watertown Recreational Trail? Well this summer we want you to keep track and participate in the Watertown Recreational Trail Challenge. Starting May 1 you can stop at the Park and Rec. Fieldhouse and pick up a tracking sheet that also has the mileage chart for the Recreational Trail on it. Keep track of how many miles you bike, run or walk, then at the end of summer by September 30 just turn your tracking sheets back in and we will tabulate who the three people are who have biked, walked or run the most miles and those three will be recognized later in the month as the ones who put on the most miles on our beautiful trail system.
Dates: May 1-September 30
Fee: Free
Location: All miles must be on the Watertown Recreational Trail
