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DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 6.7 km DURATION: 1 hour
So the snow returned to Calgary today to say “hello, you are not done with me yet!”. Juno and I said “no problem, that means fresh tracks!” And that is exactly what we got! Every time we ran past a park or a spot with fresh snow, Juno made sure to take full advantage a run through it. We stuck to the neighbourhood today, as I was worried the paths down to the river would be too slippery. The sun even came out for us, and the weather was nice and warm. Honestly, I could not think of a better way to start the day! Snowy runs have nothing on us! And I hate to say it, but I have a feeling we are not done with the snow quite yet. Cheers to another great morning Juno! The Scoop: 0 poops, several pees. Runner: Kathleen
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DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 6.7 km DURATION: 1 hour 18 minutes
A morning run with Juno and the bright blue skies shining down on us was the perfect start to the day this Tuesday! Juno's infectious smile was in full bloom the whole run, which of course put a big smile on my face. I was hoping to get a little bit further, since Juno is such a strong runner, but the slippery hills going down and back up from Edworthy Park had to be slowly walked. We took it as the perfect rest time! Days like today get me so excited for spring and summer running! Not far now! Thanks for the run Juno, I’ll see you next week! The Scoop: 1 poop, several pees. Runner: Kathleen DGR RUN OF THE DAY #2 
  DISTANCE: 8.6 km DURATION: 1 hour 1 minute
It’s been a while since Juno and I have run together, and I sure did miss running with her. We made our way through the Douglas Fir Trails with caution and took our time descending the icy sections. We had to go off the path at one point to avoid the completely iced over stairs. We really warmed up with the sun on our backs as we ran alongside the river. Juno wasn’t playing any games today, as she didn’t lay down once. Great job today girl! The Scoop: many pees (didn’t track them all) and 1 poop. Runner: Ryan DGR RUN OF THE DAY #1 
  DISTANCE: 7 km DURATION: 1 hour 3 minutes
Hello there Juno! What a special treat it is to be running with this sweet one for the next little while! She takes after her brother Buck in the model department. She is always ready for the camera! I can tell how strong of a runner Juno is, and how much she loves it! She loves to take the lead, while her big tail wiggles behind her. The sun was shining today and the trails were quiet. I know how much Juno loves running on the trails, so I made sure to incorporate a small portion of the Douglas Fir Trail on our run. Wonderful start to the day! The Scoop: 1 poop, several pees. Runner: Kathleen DGR RUN OF THE DAY #3 
 DISTANCE: 8.3 km DURATION:
Juno and I took a stroll down Candy Cane Lane this morning (see photos for reference). There were tons of decorations on all the trees and even free candy canes, Juno settled for dog treats instead though. Despite the mild December weather, all the decorations really put us in the Christmas spirit! Juno seemed a bit hesitant to run at first but crushed it on the stairs as per usual! It was so nice to run with Juno again. It was the highlight of my day! ️ The Scoop: 1 poop, 2 pees. Runner: Morgan DGR RUN OF THE DAY #1 
  DISTANCE: 7.9 km DURATION: 1 hour 5 minutes
Good Morning Buck! Today is American Thanksgiving but we did a turkey dinner yesterday with all the trimmings so I may need your help to work off some pumpkin pie. Buck was up for this challenge. I actually layered this challenge with a pretty extreme route that included skating along a thick sheet of ice as well as climbing up a side of a hill that involved holding onto roots. Buck used his claws and athleticism to get through this run. He seemed like he was on high alert today (glancing every direction) so I think this type of obstacle course was also a good mental challenge. We got a treat by the St, Bernard stand and took some cute photos by the wall of hearts. Buck - you sure do steal my heart. Have a wonderful weekend. The Scoop: 1 pee and 1 poo. Runner: Ruth DGR RUN OF THE DAY #2 
  DISTANCE: 7K DURATION: 1 hour 1 minute
I was excited to see who would be greeting me at the door today for a run. I guess Buck was more keen than Juno for this Thursday outing. It was so warm out and I just wanted to relish every moment as I know there is a deep freeze coming to Calgary over the weekend. Buck and I did a reverse route through the Douglas Fir Trails and made our way down to the river for a quick water break. It was there that Buck started to bounce. He did this a couple of times where he playfully jumps up and wants to hold your arm. I was later told that this is called his "sharkies" and this means he "really likes me." I thought the best way to contain this excitement was to do some walking and talking in between sprints and that seemed to do the trick. He is such a sweet boy so am glad he is fond of me as well. I think the distance was a bit off on Doggy Logs as my Strava was closer to 7 km. The Doggy Business Report: 1 poop, 3 pees. Runner: Ruth DGR RUN OF THE DAY #3 
  DISTANCE: 8.7 km DURATION: 1 hour 3 minutes
Today I was humbled by retired sled dog, Juno! Not only does she get major style points for how absolutely beautiful she is but she’s also the Stair Master! After 8K, this girl still managed to run up the stairs without breaking a sweat and dragged me along with her. Thanks girl! I think we were both thrilled to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather we’ve been having. We ran along the Bow River all the way to Shouldice Park and back home for a total of about 8.7 km. I think Juno’s favourite part was the big handful of treats at the end though!! The Scoop: 6 pees, 1 poo. Runner: Morgan DGR RUN OF THE DAY #2 
  DISTANCE: 7.2 km DURATION: 1 hour 1 minute
Hello Juno. Although you are my first dog run of the day, I actually have been up for a few hours and have taught a TRX class and run a 5K. So, on days like this I need extra motivation to keep my legs moving. Juno was up for this task and her sheer joy of snow and the frosty temps helped keep me keep moving. We even made some fresh tracks in the snow as the majority of our run was on trails. Juno was in her element. I was overdressed so she helped me break a good sweat. Juno runs so gracefully through the snow. I, however, had my first tumble this winter when my shoe caught a root covered in snow. Juno smiled and that made me smile. Great job snowy girl! Thanks for being my motivator! The Scoop: 2 poops and several pees. I did not use the icons today so my phone stayed nice and toasty. Cheers! Runner: Ruth DGR RUN OF THE DAY #1 
 DISTANCE: 8.2 km DURATION: 1 hour 2 minutes Rise n' Shine Juno! Juno and I got off to an early start this morning and it was so much fun to weave our way through the Douglas Fir Trail with no one on the path except 2 squirrels who piqued Juno's interest. We took in all the vibrant leaves that are changing colours and kept a really consistent and steady pace today. There is to too much to report as we were truly alone in the woods and along the paths and just enjoying each other's company. A pretty zen run with my pretty Husky friend. The Scoop: 1 poo, 5 pees. Enjoy your trip Juno. I am excited to give your brother Buck his first DGR run next week but don't worry we have many more runs together in the future. Runner: Ruth DGR RUN OF THE DAY #5 
 DISTANCE: 7.6 km DURATION: 1 hour 13 minutes
It was so awesome to see Juno again after not seeing her for a few weeks! She’s such a treat to run. She is so well behaved and great around other dogs & people. We went down the Douglas Fir Trail again which is always a breath of fresh air (literally!) from my busy schedule. Somehow it’s always far nicer to run down than up, though! Juno was super happy to cool off in the river for a few minutes on our way back. Her beautiful Husky coat can get a little warm on nice days like today! My dog is in the same boat. He has quite a thick, fluffy coat as well. Great job today Juno! Hope to see you again soon. The Scoop: 1 poo, 6 pees. Runner: Dan DGR RUN OF THE DAY #1
 DISTANCE: 8.2 km DURATION: 1 hour 4 minutes
Beautiful day! Temps were cool and my running partner was a gem. No issues whatsoever for her. She was great. We went on the Douglas Fir Trail one way and that was an adventure for my road runners with zero traction but it was beautiful. She sure likes getting out and pulling me down the hills. Just wish she did the same going up! Have a great day. The Scoop: 5 pees, 1 poo. Runner: Mark DGR RUN OF THE DAY #1 
 DISTANCE: 7.6 km DURATION: 1 hour 11 minutes
Juno continued to be a superstar on yet another run today! She was quite eager to get going and was perfectly content to run at whatever pace I wanted. We went on the Douglas Fir Trail again which is always awesome. I love being able to escape the city for a little while and forget the busyness of the world. It’s always so nice and cool in there too, which is an excellent bonus in the summer; especially if you have a warm fur coat like my companion Juno does! Running with her is always a great way to start my day off on the right foot. I hope she feels the same way! The Scoop: 1 poo, 7 pees. Runner: Dan DGR RUN OF THE DAY #2  DISTANCE: 8.1 km DURATION: 1 hour 14 minutes
Juno and I joined a bunch of other dogs and humans in enjoying a fantastic day to be out for a run! We met a ton of great dogs, including two very handsome Golden Retrievers and a Border Collie that reminded me of fellow DGR dog Nell! The shade of the Douglas Fir Trail and the water of the river were a great welcome to keep both Juno and me cool and refreshed. Juno got to splash around in the river and had a ball doing so. She continues to be a joy to run and I love getting to have rewarding & fun runs with her! The Scoop: 1 poo, 4 pees. Runner: Dan DGR RUN OF THE DAY #2 
 DISTANCE: 8K DURATION: 1 hour 6 minutes
Holy humidity today Miss Juno! As you know, Juno loves the shady sections and trails near her house. We frequent them so often that I got what is called the “Local Legend “ status on Strava. I think Juno is pretty legendary herself as she is such a wonderful running partner. She got pretty muddy so I took her to the river for a quick dip and she put her whole body in this time. I took a photo of some tree roots and then 20 minutes later my foot hit one and I went flying. Juno just gave me a smile and we continued like nothing happened. The Scoop; 1 poo, several pees. See you in a few weeks sweet Juno! Runner: Ruth |
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