The American New Year’s tradition includes making and, for most of us, breaking one or more New Year’s Resolutions. Many resolutions seek a particular outcome relating to one’s figure and involve something very general along the lines of “I will lose weight” or, “I’ll be more active” or a similar unspecified goal.
Unfortunately, without a specific goal in mind, the resolution frequently gets lost in the day-to-day realities we all face. When 2013 rolls around it’s likely they will have been all but forgotten and you will be the same old you that you were when 2012 started.
Well, things can be different. Instead of a simple declarative statement, consider setting a goal, make that a stretch goal – one that requires effort on your part – and then resolve to achieve that goal. One goal could be to get your body in shape to take part in the Wellmark Tour de Oahe bicycle ride scheduled for June 30, 2012.
Basing out of the Oahe Dam Downstream cabin, the Wellmark Tour de Oahe provides enough challenge to satisfy everyone’s fitness goals by featuring 3 rides of increased difficulty, a 20-mile Dam Loop, a 38-mile spin up 1806 to Chantier Creek or a 68 mile ride north on 1806 to the end of the pavement and back. All of the rides combine scenery and safety as adequate shoulders and mostly smooth surfaces follow the Mighty Missouri through a historical and cultural prairie panorama.
In addition to these rides two new activities will be featured -- a short Family Fun Ride in the Oahe Downstream area and a Kid’s Strider Bike Challenge Course complete with ramps for young kids to test ride Strider pre-bikes and experience the unforgettable joy of balancing on two wheels.
The Wellmark Tour de Oahe builds on the success of last year’s Tour de Oahe that saw the limit of 70 registrants ride and socialize on a near perfect day. In 2012, Wellmark’s primary sponsorship allows the Tour de Oahe Committee to double the number of paying riders to 150 (not including the Family Fun Ride and Strider Ride which will largely be amenity-free but at no cost). Registration information will be available soon at www.wellmarktourdeoahe.com.
As you sit at home this winter watching your favorite TV show or surfing the net on your new Kindle Fire, think about how much better you’d feel if you got up and started moving. Pierre has a variety of exercise options including structured indoor spin classes at the YMCA and Anytime Fitness. Choose one that fits your schedule, sign up and start spinning your way to fun and fitness or simply do it on your own. Regardless of the route you choose, before you know it Spring will arrive and we’ll be riding outdoors in preparation to achieve our goals set for the Wellmark Tour de Oahe. Please resolve to join us.
DISCLAIMER: IF YOU ARE NOT CURRENTLY PARTICIPATING IN A REGULAR STRENUOUS EXERCISE PROGRAM CONSULT YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICIAN BEFORE ENGAGING IN THIS OR ANY OTHER STRENUOUS EXERCISE REGIMEN.
