This weekend was the 5th Annual DASH around Kampeska Half Marathon. Friday night we had the Buffalo Wild Wings 5k. The wind was an issue both days, but especially Saturday morning. Temp was in the low 30’s, and the wind was blowing off the lake like crazy. It was cold for the runners, but it was even colder for the volunteers having to stand around. We still had a great turnout.
Sarah and I were still bundled in our Winter gear for the event. Over halfway through May and we still have to wear Winter gear!! It is a lot of work putting these events on, but afterwards, you feel good because everyone else also had a good time!
Our committee was out by 4 AM putting markers and signs out on the road, as well as the water and Gatorade stations. When you have a crew you can have fun with doing this, it makes it much more enjoyable.
Tom and Sue Beaudry had a water/cheer station, and I had to give him a hug…not because I missed him, but because I was cold and needed to warm up!!! We had help along the way of the route, as well as the beginning and end. DASH is put on by the Police Department, so we had all kinds of help from them as well.
The medals were all waiting for the half marathoners to get across the finish line, Sometimes the medal were blowing clear up to the side! But when you come across that finish line, the rest is history. You earned that medal. We could control many aspects of the event, but not the weather. The only good part of the weather, is everybody had to contend with the same conditions. We all made it. Now we just need the weather to remember we are in Spring now! Keep moving everybody!
The 30th Anniversary of Prairie Lakes Healthcare System fund raiser was last night. The them was “off to the races” and featured a Kentucky Derby theme. They had a video of the actual running of the Kentucky Derby at the event last night as well. It was a fundraiser for cancer services at Prairie Lakes. BASH stands for Building A Superior Healthcare System. It was great food and great auctions, both silent and live, as a means of raising money towards use at the cancer center. It was a fun night, with everyone dressed up in their hats! A lot of work is done by the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation in getting all of the tables filled, auction items collected, and then just be able to get everything pulled off for the evening. Well worth it, and fun time. Hope to see you all there next year!
As you can see, the grandkids came for the weekend! That does not stop our routine of working out. They just get to join in…and they love it! They are ready to go, and join, and be with us doing all of the exercises that we work on. We make if fun for them too!
We just make some modifications on how we do some of the exercises. We get them involved, and they are ready to go, and want to do more. The laughing and giggling also makes the workout much more enjoyable for us as well. They absolutely love doing situps because they are our weights to help hold us down!
Then they want to take turns sitting on our knees afterwards, so we play a game with them. “One for the money…two for the show…three to get ready…and four to go!” Then we open our knees, and they get trapped between us. The belly laughs from them are hilarious. If they had their way, all we would do is sit-ups!! Of course, the activity goes on inside the house as well. Connor is unstoppable with the energy, so we have to have exercise programs on to have him wear off some more energy!
This show is on you tube and is called “Danny Go”…appropriate if you ask me!! Connor is nonstop with moving with it. I get tired just watching him. But, the best part of the weekend is the snuggling and watching the smiles!
Man do I love my grandkids! We just sit back and wait for more! It is fun spending time with them, but one thing is for sure, when they come visit us, we are going to be active. Now that the weather is getting better, we will be riding bikes, hauling them behind our bikes to go to the park, go out walking, or what they really like are the toy “lawnmower races”. Push the toy mower from one end of the driveway to the other and see who wins. Of course they win, and the problem for us is they never want to stop! So, keep active just to be able to keep up with the grandkids! Keep moving everybody!
Spring is getting closer. Our run club this AM finished by running up the top of the Hospital Hill! We were all staring into the sun. No problem though. We are never going to complain about the sun being out. It is time to get back to the sunglasses. It was actually a very nice run this AM. Decent temps, and no wind. The temps are on the rise now. I am hopeful this past week with 8 inches of snow was our last “hooray” of Winter. Spring let’s go!
It is so much better watching the sunrise in the AM with the ice all gone. It just automatically fires you up to be outside. We would all much rather be outside running than working out inside. Amazing scenery!
Going out for walks in the evening is great for the sunsets. Each one is different. Take it all in. Enjoy being back outside. We are almost through the last remnants of Winter. Time to bring it on…
Keep in mind it is always easier to get out with someone when you exercise. Whether family, friends, your pets…just get them and head out.
Enjoy it. Keep moving everybody! Take advantage of the weather now. Move!
When the weather is crappy outside, it is much easier to do some of your workout inside. Saturday morning, we did go for a couple mile run but after we hit the Reiflex center for a weight workout. We hit the Reiflex Center (our garage) for sure at least twice a week and strive for 3 times a week. It is a great way to work out and get rid of some frustration as well. It is always easier when you have a partner helping you out.
We started off with triceps dips. When we first started these, you could definitely notice you had muscles in the back of your arm. This really helps for running as well.
We also did some leg work as well. We try to mix it up where we do 2 exercises of arms, 2 of legs, and 1 core, then we do 5 rounds of those 5 exercises. Each of the sessions for the week are all different.
We did our quad exercises, then turned and did our hamstring lifts. You are definitely feeling things by the time you get to your 5th set. Then we moved on to the bench press.
Sarah struggles more here, but she has definitely been making progress. We are both in training for the South Dakota Senior games coming in August.
For the Senior games, the weight you have to bench is based on your age, not on your weight. So, somebody could have a hundred pounds on me, and we have to lift the same. The contest is how many times you can bench at that weight. When we started, I had to bench 125#, but now that I hit 60, I have to do 115#. Much better…but we are both making progress.
Then for core, this time either sit-ups or leg/arm extensions. You feel these when the set gets done. What makes it a little tougher is we do this first, then change and go outside for a run…when you are already tired. You especially feel it in the legs. That is how strength is made, so we are pushing each other. We do each of these exercises once, then repeat them all again until we have done 5 sets.
Of course, we have to show each other who is the toughest one! I hate making Sarah feel bad, so….
At any rate, we keep pushing each other. I would not go out and do this very often if she was not out there too. So, find a training partner, and make it happen. You become accountable to each other. Even if you can’t be in the same place at the same time… facetime works, or phone calls work…whatever it takes to push the other one. Have fun and get fit! Keep moving everybody!
