by Dan | May 31, 2015 | Etc.
Well, this weekend marked the end of Nick’s high school adventure. We were out in Sturgis and Rapid City for the State Track Meet. It may not have been the final outcome that he wanted, but he still did well. He gave it all he had, and that is all you can ask for. The weather started out cold and rainy, then got sunny. It was a good run all in all. It was his final meet with his friends, classmates, running partners. Once again, memories to last a lifetime. He started out earlier in the week at the Spring Athletic Awards ceremony winning the Godfrey award. It was started back in 2013, with Molly winning the first one for girls. It is in tribute to Vic Godfrey, longtime coach for Watertown, who still helps out with Cross Country and Track, but retired in 2013. The winner had to be in Track since 7th grade, show leadership, determination, experience high points, and low points during their years of participation, and show how they can come back. I am very proud of Nick for winning this (and Molly!). This winner was chosen by the coaches. Godfrey was, and is, a great coach, and someone to truly look up to. This was the highlight of Nick’s career! Good job Nick. High School is now officially over…you made it, and you did well! I am glad your mom and I got to experience it with you! Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2802
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
by kelsey | May 27, 2015 | Exercise, Weight Management, Wellness/Health
The outdoor walking club is set to start next Friday!! Below are the details. This is a great way to get out and enjoy the beautiful trail system while getting some activity!
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 5 McKinley Park (at the picnic shelter)
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 26, 2015 | Cooking Tips, Diet, Food, Weight Management, Wellness/Health
Summer has officially started now that school is out! The kids are back home and they’re going to be eating more of the foods that you keep stocked for them at home. Active children burn through their energy stores very quickly and need to replenish them often. Snacking is an important part of keeping your kids energized for their play-filled summer days.
Snacks should be a combination of fiber and protein so that they are filling and satisfying. Pistachios are a good snack as they contain both fiber and protein. You can also pick out two foods that will meet the fiber and protein combination needs. Some ideas are:
- An apple and a teaspoon of peanut butter
- String cheese and a few whole wheat crackers
- Baby carrots and hummus
- Low-fat yogurt and almonds
- Mixed nuts and raisins
- Celery sticks filled with peanut or almond butter
Just be sure to keep in mind that snacks are just to get by until the next mealtime, so snacks should not be a significant source of calories. Kids have small stomachs so keep the portion sizes small as well. This is a good time to instill healthy habits in your child so try to avoid having the TV or video games going during snack time in order to discourage mindless munching. Any fruit, vegetable, low-fat dairy product, or whole wheat grain product makes a good snack so find out what your child likes and get creative with the combinations!
-Written by Kara Schmidt, SDSU Dietetics Student
by Dan | May 25, 2015 | Etc.
It seemed like only yesterday I was getting my kids harnessed up in the car seats, getting ready to go somewhere. Now they are doing the driving. It has been a great adventure, these years as a parent, taking care of the kids, and watching them grow up. I did have some experience with my twin daughters, though. It made taking care of Nick easy. Of course, with Noah Hauck growing up with him, it was like having another set of twins at home. I can’t thank Carletta Hauck enough for all she did for all during all of those years of them growing up. If she would not have been our daytime nanny, there would have been no way Sarah and I could have done what we did. I think that over these years, we did a good job setting our priorities. Did we make it to every event our kids had? No. But we did our best to make sure at least one of us was there for all of them, rotating at times. Later on as they got older, we both got to make to the majority of their activities. And with all of the activities available to kids now, that was a lot. It was a lot of work, but I would not trade it for anything. It has been fun this last month as we get ready for Nick to graduate, looking through all of the pictures from these growing up years. It is why as a parent you want to be around, and help participate in all of these memories. So, all you parents out there. Keep working on your health so you can be around to share in all of these. Once the kids graduate, it won’t be long into the future and they will start having kids. Take if from me…I never got to meet either one of my grandfathers, and always felt like I missed out on a lot of things with them. Don’t be one of them. If you have any say in the matter, be around for those grandkids…to be able to spend time with them. Talk about something being truly priceless! Below are pictures of Nick and Noah when they graduated yesterday, holding their diplomas, and below that, the day they graduated from preschool. Time really does go fast! Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2796
