tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post7469863155342888332..comments2024-03-29T02:25:24.120-05:00Comments on Two Pitties in the City: Chicago Marathon: My New Training PartnerTwo Pitties in the Cityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04694420319336839807noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-30233334514267712302010-02-17T18:33:35.337-06:002010-02-17T18:33:35.337-06:00Mom says running with dogs is FUN!
She used to ru...Mom says running with dogs is FUN!<br /><br />She used to run with her previous doggie...a Ridgeback Mix named Hannah who could go forever. The furtherst Mom ever ran with her was 9 miles. Hannah used to laugh because Mom was so slow, it was more like a fast walk for Hannah.<br /><br />Mom says to keep in mind a few things...<br /><br />1) Your doggie should be completely done growing...you want the growth plates closed before you start running with your doggie.<br /><br />2) start out slow and with short distances. Build milage as you would when you normally train<br /><br />3) carry water for your doggie and dont run with your doggie if its too hot out<br /><br />4) have fun! if your doggie doesnt like it, dont force em. :)<br /><br />congratulations on your goal of the Chicago Marathon! Should be fun!<br /><br />wags, wiggles & slobbers<br />Murphydog<br />1MurphyDoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03114806742316350954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-1111162734134637892010-02-10T23:47:42.690-06:002010-02-10T23:47:42.690-06:00You're lucky Mr B will run with you! Luci is ...You're lucky Mr B will run with you! Luci is not a fan...not a fan at all :)<br /><br />Good luck with your training!!!Luci's Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02064696334136995794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-12402767340856259172010-02-10T21:39:57.755-06:002010-02-10T21:39:57.755-06:00I don't think I can add anything advice-wise i...I don't think I can add anything advice-wise in terms of prep for running... so I'll stick with being in the cheering section: Yeah you guys! Have fun with your training! <br /><br />:)Shauna (Fido and Wino)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06214298484954303975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-5537603005552760572010-02-10T18:39:28.980-06:002010-02-10T18:39:28.980-06:00Hi new friends...we thought you were running from ...Hi new friends...we thought you were running from the earthquake! BOL<br />Benny & LilyTwo French Bulldogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10504475675258871866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-14294426141552576882010-02-10T15:24:15.886-06:002010-02-10T15:24:15.886-06:00Tealc's mom here: One reason why we rescues a ...Tealc's mom here: One reason why we rescues a dog was because my hubby wanted to run a marathon again after a break due to illness as well... Well, we have the dog and lot's of "How to train for a marathon" books but that was where it ended... :)<br /><br />I wish you the best of luck!!!!<br /><br />Running with dogs - some breads are made for it others aren't but with Pitties I think you shouldn't do too much. They are more the full on and then have a break kind of doggies...<br /><br />:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-64515215202049212312010-02-10T14:42:23.099-06:002010-02-10T14:42:23.099-06:00Good Luck! I don't run, but Dory and I have wa...Good Luck! I don't run, but Dory and I have walked a couple of 5k's. We just started off slow and built up the pace over the course of 3 or 4 months.<br /><br />Good Luck!!The Adventures of the LLB Ganghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12502162429874740820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-78413766811588140842010-02-10T12:39:40.375-06:002010-02-10T12:39:40.375-06:00I'm not a runner, and can't offer meaningf...I'm not a runner, and can't offer meaningful advice on this one. But I can say that biking with a leash can get interesting. ;)Life With Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13466234787177577152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-72246559666206855282010-02-10T12:13:42.489-06:002010-02-10T12:13:42.489-06:00hmmm Ms M does not look like a running dog thats f...hmmm Ms M does not look like a running dog thats for sure! I tried running with Mesa but she can't keep a constant pace. Baily is my running buddy (when I run).Kari in Alaskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08555458287778413718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-72595796726372397962010-02-10T10:34:53.867-06:002010-02-10T10:34:53.867-06:00I took up running again because of Mugsy, my dearl...I took up running again because of Mugsy, my dearly departed male Jack Russell. He was the stereo-typical obnoxious, hyper JRT. Add in that I was gone 24 hours at time for work (hubby had dog duty), and he was one needy boy.<br /><br />Start with short distances, take water (I have a doggy water bottle... a funnel-like top), and let her tell you when she's had enough. In this weather though, you'll have to watch her pads/toenails to keep them from getting too cold and splitting.SissySeeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13249971578077045662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-45098339262457115602010-02-10T09:59:32.215-06:002010-02-10T09:59:32.215-06:00That's so cool that you're going to do a m...That's so cool that you're going to do a marathon! That's on my Things To Do list. I jog with both of mine. The only thing I try to do after I feel that they're up to snuff in general body condition is try to vary the types of surfaces that I'm running them. School tracks are generally "squishier." I do some running in soccer fields and baseball fields when they're not in use. And I do about run per week on just pavement. And like someone else mentioned, watch the pads on the feet to make sure they're not wearing thin.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13563249254172457715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-62472800828211768862010-02-10T09:01:31.285-06:002010-02-10T09:01:31.285-06:00Running with a dog really does make it a lot more ...Running with a dog really does make it a lot more fun. When I take Duncan I only run about a mile from our vehicle so that we can go back for water breaks (and I don't run in the heat of the day). The place I take him is mostly packed dirt and not asphalt so I'm pretty sure it doesn't bother the pads on his feet. I gave up running this past fall but I think I'm going to start again this spring because I miss it. Good Luck with your marathon (I've never even done a 5K!) and if your Mr B likes to kick it into high gear like Duncan does, you might set a new record!laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17174697892947430149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-13783511245548007672010-02-10T08:45:50.790-06:002010-02-10T08:45:50.790-06:00Oh, Ms. M, you do make me laugh.
I don't run...Oh, Ms. M, you do make me laugh. <br /><br />I don't run with my dogs, but I remember the first time Charlie and I took a nice, long walk. She was terrified of EVERYTHING. Sticks, fire hydrants, a small piece of paper on the street. Everything scared her to death. Then a dog ran up to her and I thought "Oh, no, dog fight!" Well, little miss toughie stuffed her tail between her legs and slumped over, curling into herself as much as she possibly could. I couldn't believe my eyes! The bully at home was the wuss on the street.<br />She's gotten much, much better, thank goodness, but I don't see running in our (MY) future!<br /><br />Good luck with your marathon!pibblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11420878751922413807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-57593401133663325062010-02-10T08:02:02.542-06:002010-02-10T08:02:02.542-06:00You have a very pretty running partner!
I bet she...You have a very pretty running partner! <br />I bet she will grow to love walkies (err...runnies) with you!Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18257922215732769184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-30744256081392865482010-02-10T07:22:48.715-06:002010-02-10T07:22:48.715-06:00That's awesome! Good luck training with your n...That's awesome! Good luck training with your new running partner! I can't wait until Nemo and I are really able to get outside and get to running!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06682247361413446387noreply@blogger.com