There are many things to consider when you are looking to relocate to an area - and start a practice with a new-to-you medical group. One of those should definitely be "what type of lifestyle will this area - and this group - allow me to have?". It's possible to have a job you love, in a community you love right here at Primary Health Medical Group. Here's what one of our Urgent Care Providers, Jeff Flaker, PA-C, has to say about what he does with his free time when not working at Primary Health Medical Group:
"I am still new to running what are called Ultramarathons, which is any race longer than a marathon. Distances are typically 50K (about 31 miles), 50 miles, 100K (about 62 miles) and 100 miles or even more, but they can be any distance over a marathon. I ran my first 50K two years ago, and my first 50 miler on Mt. Hood also 2 years ago. I did my second 50 mile race in the foothills of Pocatello this past May (52 miles to be exact) and I have another 50 mile race in July near Mt Rainier.

Most Ultra runs are on trails which is what I prefer. The Boise foothills are where I do most of my training - there is such an excellent and accessible trail system and I enjoy being out there. I try to do one long run a week- anywhere from 15-34 miles depending on my training schedule for an upcoming race, plus shorter runs and occasional mountain bike rides during the week. I try to pick races that take place in scenic areas as that is a big part the enjoyment for me."

Does your current location (and practice) afford you the lifestyle you are looking for? The Boise area offers an unsurpassed lifestyle, with numerous outdoor activities just minutes away. And at Primary Health Medical Group, you'll have time to enjoy it all. It's your life, isn't it worth a second look?

Labels: Jeff Flaker, outdoors, running, Ultramarathons