by Dan | Sep 26, 2012 | Exercise, Goals, Motivation, Wellness/Health
Well, another mile stone after today. I completed 5 consecutive years of exercising every day! Today was the beginning of year 6, and I now continue what I enjoy, and what has thoroughly become a habit. As I think back to all of these days, there were no doubt days that were tough to get out and exercise. Busy at work, stress with home and/or work, and any of a number of countless obligations that I have, and that we all have. I made a commitment to myself, and have kept it going!
When the weather is nice, and you can be outside, it is not hard at all to get out and either walk, run, or bike. You get too busy just looking at everything. It is better than sitting down and watching TV. The scenery never gets dull. With all of the blog posts I have done in the past, you have seen places I have been, where I have gone, and a lot of which I was able to see because we reached it by foot, either walking, climbing, or hiking. When you are outside you never know what you might come across.
Here these geese are taking off in flight. Free to do as they want. It is no different when I am out doing my thing. I am taking off, free to make the choice, and go out and explore, and doing things that in the long run are healthy for me. I would not change anything. My mission is to keep going, and who knows, how far can I go? Time will tell.
Things have been extremely busy with work lately. It has made it tough for me to blog at times. I need to remember why I do this as well. It is enjoyable, and I get to discuss things that are my passion!
Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1826
by Dan | Sep 3, 2012 | Equipment, Exercise, Family, Holidays, Motivation, Wellness/Health
Labor Day is an American federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September that celebrates the economic and social contributions of workers. You are all appreciated! Labor Day has also come to be celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of the summer. You need to get out and enjoy the weather while you can.
As posted by Tori Simon, this was the Paint the Town Pink 5k run/walk this last friday, August 31. You can see Sarah, #106. It was a little windy, but a great night to get out and join others to work together for a good cause, helping to raise money and awareness for breast cancer patients. We think we may work hard and need time off, or work hard exercising, but you need to put yourselves in these patients shoes, and then you will realize what work is, and the struggles they go through. Joining in on a walk/run seemed liked the least we could do.
The weather will be changing soon. Before long, it will get colder, and getting outside for exercise will be tougher. You always have the option of using exercise equipment inside, but there is nothing like being out in the open, enjoying the fresh air, and having a lot better scenery to look at. Here you see my family all working out on exercise equipment on our last vacation in August. If we can’t be outside, we find alternatives. Staying fit is important to our family, and we want it to become important for you.
Exercise is our Labor “of Love” Day, today and everyday! Keep moving everybody! Hope you had a great Labor Day off!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1803
by Dan | Aug 26, 2012 | Exercise, Family, Motivation, Wellness/Health
Our recent adventures in Alaska brought us to Juneau, where we went hiking for 4 hours. It was raining, but we still got to see a lot of sites that we would not have had we not gone out hiking. Here we are as we get ready with the group we were with to take off.
You definitely had to have the right gear. With the rain, they helped provide the ponchos. As we went into the rain forest, we got to see some very nice waterfalls.
Everything was so lush and green. They told us that out of a 100 days during the summer time in Alaska, 85 of the days have rain. But you really saw the greens in the rain forest. Moss growing everywhere.
But the best part is we got to see the Mendenhall Glacier up a lot closer. There was a huge waterfall off to the side, but for this adventure, to get closer to that, we would have had to go on the 7 hour hike.
At one spot, they had built a balcony for picture taking, with this in the background.
It was well worthwhile going on the hike. We got to see things up close that you would not have been able to otherwise. Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1795
by Dan | Aug 23, 2012 | Exercise, Family, Motivation, Wellness/Health
Attention all you walkers, and runners! A great event is going to take place next friday, August 31, here in Watertown. Paint the Town Pink, through Codington County Cares, is sponsoring a parade, walk, and 5k run. All in recognition of Breast Cancer, and supporting these women and their families for all they go through, and to show support for them! I have blogged before how our family does the Breast Cancer run in SF every May. It is our families way of showing our support as well for my sister-in-law, who is a breast cancer survivor. As I stated back then, we all know somebody, or of someone, who has breast cancer. Let’s all show our support, and come out in support of them this next friday. Below is a flyer outlining times, etc.
Hope to see you there! Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1792
by Dan | Aug 19, 2012 | Exercise, Family, Motivation, Wellness/Health
When we stopped on the cruise in Skagway, the 5 of us went on a biking excursion. We went to the summit, which is the road that that is taken as a means of communication to the other 48 states. We did not have to do a lot of pedaling for the first several miles, but really had to be in control of the brakes. It rained on and off, so we have rain gear. As you can see by Molly, at our first stop, we were having a good time. We had passed the steepest point, but we were ready to go over a bridge, and I for one will admit, I could not look down as we went over it. I just kept saying, “keep your eyes straight ahead!”.
This was one of the views we had coming down. Mountains in the background, clouds, of which several times we were riding our bikes through. Very scenic, but as we got past the initial part of the summit, then we had to be pedaling the bikes.
This was one of our stops along the way. Very cool waterfall in the background. We were not used to having to ride in warmer clothes, much less all of the rain gear, but stayed nice and dry. Very fun ride, one we will all remember. And once again, a great way to do sightseeing!
Keep moving everybody, and enjoy the scenery along the way!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1788
by Dan | Aug 16, 2012 | Exercise, Family, Motivation, Wellness/Health
The first day we got to Alaska, in Anchorage, we rented bikes that afternoon and went explorer along the coast line. We could see the back on Mt Mckinley, which was 100 miles away. This was going to be our next stop the following day, to see up close. The girls had a ball because they got to ride a bike for 2. It was a great way to get out and explore, and see the sites, and get our exercise for the day. We all had a good time with this. Here are some of the views of Mt Mckinley from the bike perspective.
Keep moving everybody. Will continue with the Alaska exploration.
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1785
