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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
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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 DGR RUN OF THE DAY #2 
  DISTANCE: 6.8 km DURATION: 59 minutes
Juno was made for cold weather so on this hot July morning, we took it easy and sought shade under the tree canopies. The Douglas Fir Trail was populated with other dog owners and their dogs out on the trail. They must have had the same brilliant idea! Juno did great as most dogs were off-leash. We did not get in our standard 7.5 km but we did get in some exercise and time to smile and enjoy each other's company. I also made sure she had some moments to dip her paws in some cool water. Thanks girlfriend! The Scoop: 1 poo and several pees. Runner: Ruth DGR RUN OF THE DAY #1 
  DISTANCE: 7.5 km DURATION: 1 hour 14 minutes
Hello Juno! Are you ready for some Girl Time? I am bringing prospective runner Eve along with us so can you show her the ropes. We literally showed Eve the ropes as we headed into the Douglas Fir Trail section that was like a ropes course. Juno loves her trails and was pretty happy to coat her paws with mud on this run. As she is all white, it made her look like she had boots on. Once we made it to flat pathways, we picked up the speed. We saw lots of dogs on the trails today and Juno was very cordial with all the other doggies out for their walks in this humid weather. Our run ended with a walk up a big hill and cruise into home. Juno was rewarded with treats for introducing Eve to Dog Gone Running. The Scoop: about 3 pees, 1 poo. Runners: Ruth and Eve DGR RUN OF THE DAY #1 
 DISTANCE: 7.5 km DURATION: 1 hour
I woke Juno from a nice rest for her walk so I made up to her by exploring a new section of the Douglas Fir Trails. You would think by now Juno and I would have explored every inch of this trail but today we found more interesting steep, muddy sections with ropes and gnarly roots. She was in heaven! As a result, we took it pretty slow for the first part of the run. Once we hit the Christmas Tree Trail and then a field opening, we ran by a Husky pup who made my heart melt. Juno has definitely created this love for Huskies by her sweet disposition. We saved the best for last and ran up the steep, long Edworthy hill. Thanks Juno for this Tuesday run on a cooler July morning. The Scoop: 1 poo and 2-3 pees. Runner: Ruth DGR RUN OF THE DAY #1 
  DISTANCE: 8 km DURATION: 1 hour 2 minutes
Juno was all smiles today as evidenced by the photos. And what is there not to smile about on a day like today? The sun was shining, the sky was blue and the trails called our names. The start is always slightly precarious; especially after a rainfall but once we made it down by the train track trails we were in a steady groove. We stopped by the river so Juno could dip her paws. On the way home, we also avoided the big Edworthy Hill on the road and opted for the steep trail hill next to it. Believe it or not but I have never gone on this hill. The shade kept us cool and Juno could not help but SMILE! The Scoop: 1 poo and a few pees. Runner: Ruth DGR RUN OF THE DAY #2 
 DISTANCE: 7 km DURATION: 1 hour 3 minutes
It was perfect running weather to take Juno out this morning. She was super well behaved today and was eager to run! I didn’t have to use any treats to get her going which was awesome. Way to go Juno! Once again, we explored the Douglas Fir Trail which is always so awesome. It’s wonderful to have such an easily accessible, luscious green space to escape from the city. We met many great dogs along our way including a very sweet Golden Retriever. We also saw a train go by the river which made my mind wander about what it would be like to be a train conductor and if they would allow good dogs like Juno to be allowed to come on the cross country trips. It might be something to look into! The Scoop: 1 poo, 4 pees. Runner: Dan DGR RUN OF THE DAY #1 
 DISTANCE: 7.2 km. DURATION: 1 hour 10 minutes
It was a fantastic morning to meet Juno and run her for the first time! It was warm and sunny for the majority of the outing and Juno was a joy to run with. We went down into the Douglas Fir Trail which proved a bit treacherous at times due to slippery mud. Then, we ventured into Edworthy. We were both pretty hot & sweaty by that point so the river looked a bit appetizing to jump into! But of course, we resisted the urge. We did see another hHusky out for a run as well as a family of baby ducks out for a swim so that was great! It was lovely to come back through Wildwood and see the nice houses in the neighbourhood as well. The Scoop: 5 pees, 1 poo. Runner: Dan DGR RUN OF THE DAY #2 
 DISTANCE: 8.7 km DURATION: 1 hour 1 minute
Juno and I were only two minutes down the block when we saw Hank! Hank is a very friendly dog who sometimes wanders out of his backyard. I called his mom's number on his tag and she came outside to get him. It was hot this morning, and it wasn’t long before Juno was panting and I was sweating. We took a few walking breaks to catch our breath. On the way home, we ran through some tall, slightly wet grass to cool off. Great job today Juno! The Scoop: 2 pees, 1 poo. Runner: Ryan DGR RUN OF THE DAY #2 
  DISTANCE: 8.8 km DURATION: 1 hour 5 minutes
There were so many sight, sounds and smells on the run with darling Juno today. We headed down a winding and steep trail that was new to me so the pace for the first 2 kilometres was pretty slow. The reward was getting to smell the fragrant Alberta wild roses. Once we hit the pathway, we picked up our speed and saw lanes filled with dandelion fluff. It almost looked like it had snowed. Snow in June? There have been stranger things in Calgary. We then heard the roar of the train and had to wait for the caboose to cross. There were 3 trains today so lots of locomotion hustle and bustle. We also heard an airplane which is a rare sound these days. We ended our outing by crushing the big Edworthy hill, The best sight was Juno's happy smiling face. It was also so nice to talk to her family today and catch up. The Scoop: no poops and 5-6 pees at last count. Runner: Ruth DGR RUN OF THE DAY #1 
  DISTANCE: 9.2 km DURATION: 1 hour
Juno tried her old laying down trick on me today early into our run. I thought that it might be a slow day, also because of the long waits we were going to have at the Bow/Sarcee intersection. But, as we made our way through the community on the other side of Bow Trail, we started to pick up the pace. It was quite cloudy, but every so often the sun would peak out of the clouds and really warm us up. Thanks for the excellent 9km today Juno. Great job today girl! The Scoop: 2 pees. Runner: Ryan |
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