Comments on: My New Pooch to 5k Site http://www.runwithdogs.com/audrey/my-new-pooch-to-5k-site/ Thu, 16 Jun 2011 20:59:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: maria http://www.runwithdogs.com/audrey/my-new-pooch-to-5k-site/comment-page-1/#comment-1300 maria Fri, 09 Jul 2010 21:20:09 +0000 http://www.runwithdogs.com/?p=511#comment-1300 i run with my dogs early here in florida five days a week, 45 minutes i like to start out between 5:45 a.m. - 6a.m. to avoid the heat and humidity. and i like the privacy of the dark. my husband cant always run with me, so yes, we rescued two dogs to be my running partners. they love it and i certainly appreciate the security they give me while running. i run with my dogs early here in florida five days a week, 45 minutes i like to start out between 5:45 a.m. – 6a.m. to avoid the heat and humidity. and i like the privacy of the dark. my husband cant always run with me, so yes, we rescued two dogs to be my running partners. they love it and i certainly appreciate the security they give me while running.

]]> By: Audrey http://www.runwithdogs.com/audrey/my-new-pooch-to-5k-site/comment-page-1/#comment-1294 Audrey Tue, 01 Jun 2010 01:21:32 +0000 http://www.runwithdogs.com/?p=511#comment-1294 Hi Bill, yep got the photos, thank you. He's a gorgeous boy. I think we're just handling the dogs well, I've never had a problem with feet either but like you, I started slowly and built up to the distance. Most of my runs with Guinness are on concrete and he's never had a problem either. Hope it stays that way! ;-) Hi Bill, yep got the photos, thank you. He’s a gorgeous boy. I think we’re just handling the dogs well, I’ve never had a problem with feet either but like you, I started slowly and built up to the distance. Most of my runs with Guinness are on concrete and he’s never had a problem either. Hope it stays that way! ;-)

]]> By: Bill http://www.runwithdogs.com/audrey/my-new-pooch-to-5k-site/comment-page-1/#comment-1293 Bill Tue, 01 Jun 2010 01:10:12 +0000 http://www.runwithdogs.com/?p=511#comment-1293 Hi Audrey, I'm hoping you got the photos ok. For a couple of years now we have used a little bike light that clips on to Charlie's collar using a caribinner and this year it's getting a lot of comments. We are using it on tracks that have a lot of runners and walkers on them this year, where last year it was mainly on little used tracks but we could see where he was in the dark - he just blends right in with the shadows. Now, as well as us knowing where he is, other runners and walkers know that he is there as well, so no one trips over him. The light has never bothered him and he has never tried to scratch it off or anything. We tried a light from the local pet shop but it lasted two trips to tracks and fell apart. Definitely getting lots of positive comments and it gives some people a bit of a giggle when they see a dog with a light wandering up the path. A question - have I just been lucky or do dogs pads harden naturally if running is stepped up slowly. We didn't run with Charlie till he was 1, then we worked up the time and distance slowly. I say run, but it's really just a quick walk to him. We try and vary the surface, but it's not all nice soft track. He's never had any problem with his feet and we've never done anything special to look after them. Is it a working dog gene thing or just luck? :smile: Hi Audrey, I’m hoping you got the photos ok. For a couple of years now we have used a little bike light that clips on to Charlie’s collar using a caribinner and this year it’s getting a lot of comments. We are using it on tracks that have a lot of runners and walkers on them this year, where last year it was mainly on little used tracks but we could see where he was in the dark – he just blends right in with the shadows. Now, as well as us knowing where he is, other runners and walkers know that he is there as well, so no one trips over him. The light has never bothered him and he has never tried to scratch it off or anything. We tried a light from the local pet shop but it lasted two trips to tracks and fell apart. Definitely getting lots of positive comments and it gives some people a bit of a giggle when they see a dog with a light wandering up the path.
A question – have I just been lucky or do dogs pads harden naturally if running is stepped up slowly. We didn’t run with Charlie till he was 1, then we worked up the time and distance slowly. I say run, but it’s really just a quick walk to him. We try and vary the surface, but it’s not all nice soft track. He’s never had any problem with his feet and we’ve never done anything special to look after them. Is it a working dog gene thing or just luck? :smile:

]]> By: Audrey http://www.runwithdogs.com/audrey/my-new-pooch-to-5k-site/comment-page-1/#comment-1287 Audrey Wed, 19 May 2010 07:11:28 +0000 http://www.runwithdogs.com/?p=511#comment-1287 Hi Bill, thanks for taking the time to comment, and for your feedback on the site. I'd love to see a picture of Charlie. Is he black and tan like Guinness? I strongly suspect I've agreed to do the 50k at Glasshouse too so I may see you there! Hi Bill, thanks for taking the time to comment, and for your feedback on the site. I’d love to see a picture of Charlie. Is he black and tan like Guinness? I strongly suspect I’ve agreed to do the 50k at Glasshouse too so I may see you there!

]]> By: Bill http://www.runwithdogs.com/audrey/my-new-pooch-to-5k-site/comment-page-1/#comment-1286 Bill Wed, 19 May 2010 02:13:27 +0000 http://www.runwithdogs.com/?p=511#comment-1286 Hi, What a great site. I live in New Zealand and go running regularly with my 3yrs 6mths Kelpie, Charlie. He loves it - does all the training for marathons and ultras without getting the benefit of competing! We do a couple of 2 hour runs during the week, he is particularly keen on running with the club on Saturdays, and last Sunday we were out running for about 4:30. I get in collapse on the sofa, Charlie dashes across to June and slobbers all over her - and she says, why can't you be like the dog? The dof loves running. I was unable to run late last year and his weight went up to 22.5 kilos, so my wife got into trouble at the vets. Between startvation diet and running he is now back to 20kg. I am currently training for the Great Naseby Water Race 50k and the Glasshouse 50k. Dogs love runnig and it's natural for us as well - plus you can eat and drink what you like if you are running without the weight piling on. Great site. Keep it up. Will keep looking in. :grin: Hi,
What a great site. I live in New Zealand and go running regularly with my 3yrs 6mths Kelpie, Charlie. He loves it – does all the training for marathons and ultras without getting the benefit of competing! We do a couple of 2 hour runs during the week, he is particularly keen on running with the club on Saturdays, and last Sunday we were out running for about 4:30. I get in collapse on the sofa, Charlie dashes across to June and slobbers all over her – and she says, why can’t you be like the dog? The dof loves running. I was unable to run late last year and his weight went up to 22.5 kilos, so my wife got into trouble at the vets. Between startvation diet and running he is now back to 20kg. I am currently training for the Great Naseby Water Race 50k and the Glasshouse 50k. Dogs love runnig and it’s natural for us as well – plus you can eat and drink what you like if you are running without the weight piling on. Great site. Keep it up. Will keep looking in. :grin:

]]> By: Audrey http://www.runwithdogs.com/audrey/my-new-pooch-to-5k-site/comment-page-1/#comment-1284 Audrey Mon, 17 May 2010 22:13:39 +0000 http://www.runwithdogs.com/?p=511#comment-1284 Thanks Yuri, dogs do make the best running buddies. I feel guilty if I don't get my boys out regularly, so they keep me motivated. Thanks Yuri, dogs do make the best running buddies. I feel guilty if I don’t get my boys out regularly, so they keep me motivated.

]]> By: Yuri http://www.runwithdogs.com/audrey/my-new-pooch-to-5k-site/comment-page-1/#comment-1279 Yuri Fri, 07 May 2010 16:52:53 +0000 http://www.runwithdogs.com/?p=511#comment-1279 I have to say...this is an awesome site. I just discovered and thought "what an awesome idea!" I run with my dogs all the time. I have 2 miniature dachsunds - Jax and Laila - and my goal is to wipe them out so that they spend their days calm and submissive (thanks Caesar!). Great stuff - you've got a new follower. Yuri <a href="http://www.mytreadmilltrainer.com/blog" rel="nofollow">Interval Training</a> Man I have to say…this is an awesome site. I just discovered and thought “what an awesome idea!” I run with my dogs all the time. I have 2 miniature dachsunds – Jax and Laila – and my goal is to wipe them out so that they spend their days calm and submissive (thanks Caesar!). Great stuff – you’ve got a new follower.

Yuri
Interval Training Man

]]> By: Audrey http://www.runwithdogs.com/audrey/my-new-pooch-to-5k-site/comment-page-1/#comment-1277 Audrey Tue, 04 May 2010 12:23:22 +0000 http://www.runwithdogs.com/?p=511#comment-1277 Hi Alison, I love your half marathon story, and Lil' Bubba is just gorgeous!! Look forward to reading more from you. Hi Alison, I love your half marathon story, and Lil’ Bubba is just gorgeous!! Look forward to reading more from you.

]]> By: Alison "RunBuggy" http://www.runwithdogs.com/audrey/my-new-pooch-to-5k-site/comment-page-1/#comment-1276 Alison "RunBuggy" Tue, 04 May 2010 12:13:29 +0000 http://www.runwithdogs.com/?p=511#comment-1276 Hi - I just found your blog - your blog title roped me in because I run with my 2-yr-old black Lab, Toby. I ran with him a lot when I was pregnant because I was very slow with that big belly and Toby likes to trot slowly!! I feel like there isn't a lot of professional advice out there on running with dogs, so I really look forward to keeping up with your blog and getting tips. I want to be sure I'm not pushing him too much - especially with the summer months coming and because I'm faster now (had a baby boy in October 2009) - so sometimes he lags behind because I don't think he's used to my non-pregnant pace. Anyway, I look forward to your posts!! .-= Alison "RunBuggy"´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Runbuggy/~3/sk0ZyOnvEgg/half-marathon-comeback.html" rel="nofollow">Half Marathon Comeback!</a> =-. Hi – I just found your blog – your blog title roped me in because I run with my 2-yr-old black Lab, Toby. I ran with him a lot when I was pregnant because I was very slow with that big belly and Toby likes to trot slowly!! I feel like there isn’t a lot of professional advice out there on running with dogs, so I really look forward to keeping up with your blog and getting tips. I want to be sure I’m not pushing him too much – especially with the summer months coming and because I’m faster now (had a baby boy in October 2009) – so sometimes he lags behind because I don’t think he’s used to my non-pregnant pace. Anyway, I look forward to your posts!!
.-= Alison “RunBuggy”´s last blog ..Half Marathon Comeback! =-.

]]> By: Audrey http://www.runwithdogs.com/audrey/my-new-pooch-to-5k-site/comment-page-1/#comment-1275 Audrey Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:02:57 +0000 http://www.runwithdogs.com/?p=511#comment-1275 Thanks Sara. I've got a lot more grey hairs now thanks to that site!! I did think of putting up a walking program but I wasn't sure that it was necessary. I figure those who want to walk will just go for a walk. They don't need instructions (hopefully!). A kelpie in the city is definitely a recipe for disaster if they don't get out for a good run! Will pass on your suggestions to "he who edits the pdf's" Thanks Sara. I’ve got a lot more grey hairs now thanks to that site!! I did think of putting up a walking program but I wasn’t sure that it was necessary. I figure those who want to walk will just go for a walk. They don’t need instructions (hopefully!). A kelpie in the city is definitely a recipe for disaster if they don’t get out for a good run! Will pass on your suggestions to “he who edits the pdf’s”

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