By Doug Haberland
With age, I have come to realize that exercise doesn’t
happen naturally for me anymore. It is something that I have to work at, but I
don’t. I know all the health benefits, but yet seemed to be trapped in a
sedentary lifestyle. I’m overweight, out of shape, and I don’t like it. So, I
am “saddling up” and taking a trip through the Black Hills. Since I lack
motivation, I am using my interest in the Old West and a book, “Exploring with
Custer,” to retrace the 833-mile, two-month expedition that George Custer and
the 7th Cavalry took into the Black Hills in 1874. I’ll be following
the same route, re-reading the book as I go, and tracking my progress.
Who knows? I may find gold!
P.S. The expedition, of course, was done on horseback – so I
don’t expect to match Custer’s daily progress.
This is a great idea as you progress through the miles!
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