|
DGR RUN OF THE DAY #3 
  DISTANCE: 4.4 km DURATION: 1 hour 3 minutes
We three girls have quite a routine in place these days. We start off by heading to the end of the driveway and letting Gibbs decide if we are going left or right. Then, we make our way around the block until we reach the path where the houses split. This quiet path is nicely shaded and FULL of different smells, always giving us something new to investigate. Typically, Toki tries to eat the tall grass along this path and Gibbons follows her lead. From there, we have to decide which way to head as we exit the sheltered path. While our routine has not included too much running lately, I am hoping the warmer weather will put Gibbs in the running mood. I am not sure if she loved running today, or if it was the heat, but she could not wipe the smile off her face. We made our way home panting, ready for a big gulp of water. It’s almost time to start bringing a water bottle on our journeys! The Scoop: 8 pees for G, 4 pees for T. Runner: Jaime
0 Comments
DGR RUN OF THE DAY #2 
  DISTANCE: 5.4 km DURATION: 1 hour 3 minutes
Wacky Wednesday! Gibbons' mood was all over the place this morning. When I first arrived, she was all cuddled up in bed and didn’t seem too enthusiastic about getting outside. Once she was dressed, she had a change of heart and was practically bursting out the door. That burst of excitement quickly subsided and she slowed the pace yet remained content to continue on a brisk walk. After dropping Gibbons off, Toki and I continued on our usual speedy run. Upon finishing our speedy run, we returned home to a very energetic and excited Gibbons who was bouncing off the walls wanting to play. The Scoop: pees for both and a poop for Gibbons (it happened in the backyard after I ended the run on Doggy Logs). Runner: Lauren DGR RUN OF THE DAY #7  DISTANCE: 6.3 km DURATION: 1 hur 6 minutes
Stopping to smell the roses, Gibbons, Toki and I enjoyed a relaxed jog around the neighbourhood. We made sure to take some time to stop and smell the wild roses, which have just come into bloom over the past few days. After 20-25 minutes of easy running, we dropped Gibbons off at home and Toki and I enjoy some speedy running and some hill grinds. Upon returning home, both Gibbons and Toki soaked up some sun in the backyard. The Scoop: pees for both. Runner: Lauren DGR RUN OF THE DAY #4 
  DISTANCE: 3.9 km DURATION: 58 minutes
Another gorgeous day for a morning adventure with Gibbons and Toki. We saw a dozen canine friends sunbathing on their porches. We also ran into a lady walking her two Border Collies and another lady walking her two small dogs. It was Puppy Paradise today! We made our way around the neighbourhood with tongues hanging from our mouths. Toki once again got caught up in a staring contest with the tiniest bird. Gibbs and I took the chance to rest and get a couple good scratches in. Watching this community develop over the last couple years has been incredible. The three of us get to witness new landscapes and homes being put up every outing! As we made our way around the pond, we had to dodge a few sprinkler which made for a fun obstacle course. The Scoop: 8 pees for G and 3 pees for T. Runner: Jaime DGR RUN OF THE DAY #4 
  DISTANCE: 4.3 km DURATION: 1 hour 4 minutes
It was a gorgeous and sunny morning! Gibbs was thrilled to head out today, unable to wipe the smile from her face. Toki, Gibbons and I started out slow with a plethora of things to sniff and investigate. The heat from the sun was strong but we were thankful for a light breeze keeping us cool all run long. We were shocked not to see more people out and about in the nice weather. We took advantage of the calmness and did our favourite Figure 8 route. We got to listen to the sound of birds chirping throughout our run. Toki only became distracted by the birds once (ending in a staring contest), while I was busy fighting off mosquitos. The girls enjoyed a cookie in the yard when we got back. Toki and I then played a bit while Gibbons recovered from the heat, gulping some fresh water. The Scoop: 1 poop (in the yard and 9+ pees for G, just 4 pees for T. Runner: Jaime DGR RUN OF THE DAY #2 
 DISTANCE: 5.3 km DURATION: 1 hour 3 minutes
Flower power! Gibbons, Toki, and I enjoyed a nice walk up the hill near their house. The many types of wildflowers in bloom on the hillside kept us motivated on the steep grind. Gibbons and Toki were putting their noses to use; smelling lots of flowers along the side of the trail (though I’m sure they were smelling a lot more than just flowers with those keen noses). Toki and I enjoyed a speedy lap of the neighbourhood after dropping Gibbons off at home. Post-run we enjoyed some backyard time in the shade as the temperature was already creeping up today. Thankfully, there was a breeze to keep things comfortable. The Scoop: pees for both. Runner: Lauren DGR RUN OF THE DAY #3 
  DISTANCE: 3.9 km DURATION: 54 minutes
What a lovely Friday morning! Another week has come and gone and Toki, Gibbons and I are getting back to our somewhat-normal routine. On today’s adventure, we ran into a handful of puppy pals throughout the neighbourhood. We took a 5 minute pause mid-run, while Gibbs stared excitedly at a squirrel (see the photo of her looking off in the distance). After our run-in with the squirrel, we made our way up to a set of stairs leading to the woods. We did a couple sets of stairs and then headed for the pond. I love finishing off our outings with a rip around the pond, surrounded by plants and various birds. Toki and Gibbons also love seeing different animals and sometimes even start chasing them. Happy weekend girls! Hopefully, we avoid the rain and you can spend it outside. The Scoop: 3 pees for Toki and 9 pees for Gibbs. Runner: Jaime DGR RUN OF THE DAY #4 
  DISTANCE: 3.8 km DURATION: 51 minutes
Happy Thursday girls! I snuck up on Gibbons and Toki today and surprised them when I opened the door (they must have been napping). We set out for our usual loop around the neighbourhood, led by Gibbs. The weather was mild and we were shocked to see so many people out and about! We ran into our friend and his German Shepherd Maya. She and Toki always greet each other in the same playful manner. When we got back to the house we ran into Milo, the girls’ neighbour dog. We went inside to get out of our harnesses and then proceeded to chase each other around the yard and basement. The Scoop: 5 pees for Toki, 1 poop in the yard and 8 pees for Gibbs. Runner: Jaime DGR RUN OF THE DAY #4 
  DISTANCE: 6.4 km DURATION: 1 hour 7 minutes
Happy National Running Day! Even though we run almost everyday, perhaps the peace of mind that a bunch of others are out running today had Gibbons and Toki extra excited to get out the door. Beautiful weather and the smell of flowers in bloom in the air made this morning’s run just GORGEOUS! Gibbons did run a bit but at a slow pace so we dropped her off at home after a little loop so Toki could enjoy some speedy running. Gibbons and Toki then enjoyed some backyard time watching the squirrels. The Scoop: pees for both, a small poop for Gibbons. Runner: Lauren DGR RUN OF THE DAY #10 
  DISTANCE: 3.1 km DURATION: 51 minutes
Dog Days of Summer! What a warm day for Gibbons and Toki! It was time to shed any rain jackets for nothing beats the feeling of grass on fur. The girls' tails were wagging as if asking to hurry up and run faster. Traveling along the road as if going to Old Banff, we decided to make our way back to the sparkling ponds in Crestmont for some crisp water. What a day to be a dog! The Scoop: no poops and three pees. Runner: Charissa DGR RUN OF THE DAY #2 
  DISTANCE: 3.6 km DURATION: 52 minutes
What a beautiful morning for an outing!! We made our way around the neighbourhood, slowly at first; there were so many things to sniff! With the warmer weather, more and more people are spending time outdoors. We ran into the same little girl from yesterday’s walk and Gibbons was THRILLED to run into her old pal Goldie. This gorgeous curly-haired pup was eager to run into Gibbons as well. According to Goldie’s mom, she and Gibbs often used to play together. This was quite apparent when Gibbons approached Goldie without hesitation (even an excited whimper). Toki, on the other hand, was preoccupied, watching the birds fly around us. You two just make my day. Have a great weekend girls!! The Scoop: 8+ pees for G and 5 pees for T. Runner: Jaime DGR RUN OF THE DAY #4 
 DISTANCE: 3.4 km DURATION: 51 minutes
Gibbons was much happier to see me today without the rain pouring down. Toki greeted me by running to the toy basket to grab a stuffed chicken, as per usual. We were thrilled to see the blue skies and warm sun as we began our adventure. Along the way, we ran into many friends including a German Shepherd named Maya and a little girl that kept pointing at G & T. The little girl’s dad told Gibbs and Toks that they were the most beautiful pups. As we wrapped up our jog, Gibbons halted, staring at the pond. I saw what I thought was a beaver swimming on the water’s surface. What an eventful day and it isn’t even noon! See you tomorrow girlies. The scoop: 1 poop and 6 pees for G, 4 pees for T. Runner: Jaime DGR RUN OF THE DAY #6 
 DISTANCE: 5.2 km DURATION: 1 hour
With a little help from your fur friends. Gibbons was all cuddled up in bed when I arrived this morning. She looked cozy and like she didn’t want to be disturbed. Thankfully, we had Toki there to motivate her to head outside. With absolutely perfect running weather—light breeze, sunshine, cooler temps—Gibbons soon realized why Toki was so keen to get out and wanted to join for the entire run, rather than her usual beeline for home after 20 minutes. This did slow up the pace a little but Toki didn’t seem to mind too much. She seemed pretty content to have Gibbons along for the entire excursion. The Scoop: poop for Gibbons, pees for both. Runner: Lauren DGR RUN OF THE DAY #7  DISTANCE: 5.6 km DURATION: 1 hour 4 minutes
PAWdestrian traffic only! Gibbons and Toki showed some of the newer park space in their neighbourhood today. This included some lovely little bridges and fresh grass. Post-run, the girls soaked up some sun in the backyard. The warmer weather seems to have tired them out a bit but the sure do seem to be enjoying it! The Scoop: pees for both Runner: Lauren DGR RUN OF THE DAY #2 
 DISTANCE: 2 km DURATION: 28 minutes
Gibbons, Toki and I had quite the reunion today! I think Gibbs nearly didn’t recognize me when I first walked in, as she was hesitant to run up to the door. After giving me a quick sniff, Gibbons began to circle my legs while Toki ran around us with a toy dinosaur in her mouth. We got all suited up and made our way out the door. Right as we were about to hit the path, Gibby changed her mind and decided the rain was much too cold. Toki and I went exploring in the rain while Gibbons warmed up in bed. Upon our return, the three of us played a game of chase and Kibble Wars. We sat at the backyard door for a few minutes, just listening to the rain come down while we kept dry. This was such a peaceful way to spend my morning! I have missed these girls so much! The Scoop; 2 pees & 0 poops for Toki, 0 pees or poops for Gibbs in the yard. Runner: Jaime |
Archives
July 2020
Categories:
All
|
DOG GONE RUNNING
RSS Feed
|
|