by Dan | Jun 29, 2014 | Exercise, Goals, Motivation, Wellness/Health
Why do I run? I have been asked this many times. How can it be fun? The elements to have to contend with; the boredom of being on a treadmill; doing all this when you are tired; how do you have enough time in the day; these are all statements I hear. Bottom line: It is my escape. It is my time to get away from all of the stress of everyday living. It is my time to think. It is time for me…We all need to have “me time”. How we do this is up to us. We can choose to be healthy about it, or not. I choose the healthy route.
It is perfect for me…to look, escape, think…just me and nature. I love it, and will do it as long as I can! The famous physician, cardiologist, Dr. Georeg Sheehan, who helped shape the running revolution, has authored some amazing books about running. I am currently reading them. I think I will expand on some of the topics he wrote of in this blog. There is a lot to learn from him, and he wrote a lot of this in the 70’s and the 80’s. Incredible inspiration behind all of this. Stay tuned…
Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2466
by Dan | Jun 22, 2014 | Equipment, Exercise, Family, Goals, Heart Health, Motivation, Weather, Wellness/Health
It is officially Summer time! Get outside and enjoy the weather when it is nice. Here Zeus is taking Sarah for a walk. He is ready to go, holding the leash in his mouth. He starts out of the gates strong, but then starts to fade before too long.
He is still leading the pack, but we get about a 1/4 mile down the trail, and he has to rest, and looks at us thinking “you can carry me anytime now!” We just take a rest, then go off again. His stamina is increasing, just like all of us when we start out. We have to start slow, keep going, and then gradually keep increasing the time. Walking, running, biking…whatever! Just get out and move!
After our run this AM with the running club, I took off on my bike around the lake..15 miles. Great day for a ride.
There is a variety of activities to do, just take advantage of this time of year, and get out. Take your spouse, kids, significant other, friend, pets, other relatives…whoever! Motivate each other to keep going. Enjoy the weather while we can. Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2459
by Dan | Jun 15, 2014 | Exercise, Family, Heart Health, Motivation, Wellness/Health
I want to wish all you Dad’s out there a Happy Father’s Day! You help us stay on track, are there to watch our back continuously, and you always show us how much you love us! Appreciate you Dad’s while you can, as we don’t know when we are not going to have them around anymore. I miss my Dad every day…but I always have his memories. If he told me anything, it included, by his actions, how important family is, and should always be. I am trying to be there for my kids as much as I can as well.
I have stated many times that my reason for the consecutive exercise, and trying to take care of my health, all revolve around 4 goals. Those goals remain the same, and they are: Sarah, Megan, Molly, and Nick. Thank you for all you do for me as well. I am the father for you three, but I hope you will always refer to me as Dad…that has much more meaning to me. It takes someone special to be a Dad. Happy Father’s Day to all you Dad’s out there! Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2452
by Dan | Jun 14, 2014 | Exercise, Goals, Motivation, Wellness/Health
The 18th Annual Hospital Hill took place earlier today, and was once again, a success. Over 150 people came out, even though the weather started off earlier with rain. It did hold off long enough for the race to occur, so nobody got wet. This race was started 18 years ago as a means to get people out to be active, and take charge of their own wellness and health. That is still the goal overall of this event each year. Everybody can come out and do some exercise, have a good time, and spend time with their family. This event would not be possible for me to do without the help of 2 very important people, besides all of the volunteers who help, and are very much appreciated. These 2 people are Tom Beaudry and Kris Munger.
Thank you very much Tom and Kris!!!!! You are my right and left hands, and I could not do this event without you! It truly is appreciated! I always tell everybody to keep moving, and today, you guys helped with that too!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2451
by Dan | Jun 7, 2014 | Exercise, Family, Goals, Motivation, Wellness/Health
This afternoon we went and picked up my new training partner. Meet Zeus, our new purebred German Shephard! I found a new partner to take over where Buddy left off. He has a lot to live up to with Buddy, but so far he is off to a good start. We went for a short walk/jog this evening, and stayed by my side the whole way! He is now 7 weeks old.
Looking forward to having another training partner. I miss Buddy everyday! Hopefully this little guy with help fill that role. He has some big paws to fill, but as you can see, he is off to a great start! Look at the size of his paws already! Getting fired up for this summer, and spending time with my new training partner, and my family, who are all excited about this new addition. He came from the family of one of my daughter’s boyfriends, and we have been anticipating his arrival here since early April. Welcome home Zeus! Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2444
by Dan | Jun 4, 2014 | Exercise, Goals, Motivation, Wellness/Health
The first wednesday in June, today, June 4, is National Running Day, created back in 2009. It is a good time to reflect on why you run, or even better, a good day to begin to run, to encourage others to run and begin taking that first step. It is also a day to sign up for a race, set new goals, or to just run a little further than you ever had.
Here was this years start of the Fargo 5k in May. Over 6,000 people joined in, some running a 5k for the very first time. For the majority of us, we are in competition with ourselves. We are trying to create new goals for ourselves, and to begin with, our minds our the biggest obstacle. It is time to change, put your head down, and start thinking of a new goal. For those wanting a new challenge, the glow run is this friday night beginning at the Elks, at 8:30. No times, just for fun, and for charity! Following that is next weekend, June 14, the Hospital Hill 5k run and walk. Time to expand your horizons. You never know, following this, you may be thinking of a half marathon, or even a marathon, such as these at Disney this January.
There were over 25,000 runners in each of these 2 events in January. Some of us were even crazy enough to do both of them (like Steve and I!). You will never know what you are capable of unless you give it a try. The run club will be meeting at 5:30 PM at Anytime Fitness, so now would be as good a time as any to start to run. Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2441
