It’s not always the easiest thing to get to. In fact, it’s typically the first casualty of my schedule when planning my day. But exercise is a must for me – typically a good run or bike ride – but I would actually be up for any sort of challenge.

It helps clear my head.

It gives me time to think.

It provides me with an opportunity to push myself and see measurable progress.

In college, I began running to be able to spend time with my now wife…so it also gave me a foot in the door! Training for full and half marathons together has become challenge we tackle as a team.

Exercise, for me, has far more benefits that just keeping the heart rate up.