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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
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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 DGR RUN OF THE DAY #1 
  DISTANCE: 7.7 km DURATION: 1 hour 5 minutes
Wakey wakey Juno as it is time for our run! I think she slept in and I was wondering what that would mean for today's outing. She did try a few times to lounge in the grass until I revealed a treat and then she was ready to go. Today was the first time that I saw Juno go berserk when she saw a squirrel. That gave me a good core workout. We kept a steady pace on this perfect running weather morning and tried to stay on trails most of the way. Juno opted for a Stairmaster challenge at the end as we climbed up the steep Douglas Fir steps on the way home. I continued running after my date with Juno and retraced our route one more time as I am trying to complete 1000km by the end of this month. Thanks Juno for raking up and making the start to this Tuesday so lovely. The Scoop: lots of pees and 1 poo. Runner: Ruth DGR RUN OF THE DAY #2 
 DISTANCE: 9 km DURATION: 1 hour 1 minute
Juno was a rockstar today. It was a hot and sunny morning run today. I started to feel the heat sink into my black t-shirt after only a few minutes. I was expecting us to be a little slower, but once we really got going, we were unstoppable. Before we turned around, we found some great shaded paths through a small forest-like area. Once we popped out on the other side, we came across a hedge shaped like a bunny. I wouldn’t call that the highlight of today’s run, but it was something. The way home was pretty much all downhill and Juno lead the way. Great job today girl! The Scoop: 2 pees. Runner: Ryan DGR RUN OF THE DAY #1 
 DISTANCE: 7.8 km DURATION: 57 minutes Runner: Ruth
 DGR RUN OF THE DAY #3 
 DISTANCE: 8.9 km DURATION: 1 hour 3 minutes
Juno and I had a nice, consistent and quiet run. I usually listen to music on my runs, but today I wanted to try some silence. All I could hear was our feet on the path, Juno’s panting, and my jingling keys in my pocket. Close to the end of our run, we found a lost dog. A family was outside of their house and pointed out the lost dog to me, but they weren’t “dog people” so they didn’t want to help. So, I sat down with both dogs (Juno was very kind and well behaved), called the number on Olive’s (the dog) collar and reunited the dog with her owner. Great job today Juno! The Scoop: 2 pees, 1 poo. Runner: Ryan DGR RUN OF THE DAY #2 
  DISTANCE: 7.4 km DURATION: 1 hour 1 minute
What a bluebird sky day for a run with Husky Juno! However, Juno was reluctant to run. The first sign was her dad having to convince her to join me until a doggy treat appeared out of my pocket. The second sign was that Juno wanted to take the trickiest trail routes that included steep stairs and oozing mud. I guess she was in the hiking mood versus running mood. The last clue was that we somehow veered off course into the Shaganappi Golf Course. I guess she wanted to take the golf cart and go golfing instead of running. In all honesty, we did have some lovely running moments as well. Thanks beautiful girl. The Scoop: 1 poo, lots of pees. Runner: Ruth DGR RUN OF THE DAY #3 
  DISTANCE: 10.8 km DURATION: 1 hour 1 minute
Juno and I were a quick team on this sunny May morning. We headed for the Bow River pathway. As we were flying down the gravel path by the golf course down to the train tracks. Juno's tongue flopped outside of her mouth, and droplets of sweat trickled down my forehead. We were working hard this morning. Also, we came across some more baby geese, and I’m pretty sure they were the same ones we saw last time because the way their parents stared us down as we passed, and oh my they’ve grown so big! Once we crossed the bridge and were under Edworthy Park, I looked at the two hills ahead and contemplated my options. It was either the less steep but long road, or the insanely steep but short hill that leads into the dog park. I chose the less time consuming option, and we began to run up it. We made it 3/4 of the way running up this devilish hill and walked the rest. Great job today Juno! The Scoop: 1 poo, 1 pee. Runner: Ryan DGR RUN OF THE DAY #1 
  DISTANCE: 7.5 km DURATION: 1 hour 8 minutes
Last night, my family did a night hike up Heart Mountain and it capped off a few big days of running including a 50K on Saturday so I was not sure my legs would hold steady for this morning run with doggy companion Juno. She greeted me at the door and her mom told me she had recently been groomed. She looked gorgeous! The challenge would be to keep her fur shiny and white as she enjoys mucky trails! I had to take a photo by a muddle puddle because I knew she would go straight thru it but we veered around it! I also saw some white flowers that smelled lovely and matched her white coat so got another photo opportunity! She was such a joy to run with that I forgot about my legs and enjoyed her presence! Thanks sweetheart! The Scoop: 1 poo and several pees. Runner: Ruth DGR RUN OF THE DAY #1 
  DISTANCE: 9 km DURATION: 1 hour 3 minutes
Juno lead the way for most of our run on this wet morning. Maybe that’s because she thought that the faster we went, the quicker she’d be home and out of the rain. Well, we didn’t get home any sooner than if we’d walked the whole time, but we got warm enough to start feeling a little happier to be outside. When I was driving in my car this morning, I can’t say that I was thrilled to be running out in this weather (Although I’m always happy to see Juno). When I used to fight with my brothers (when we were younger), afterwards my mom would always tell us, “Now, you have to say one nice thing about each other.” This parental tactic would sometime result in sarcastic responses such as: “I like your stupid shirt.” But, today I think I need to say one nice thing about the rain. Rain, I like how when you’re here, the grass gets greener and the air smells fresher. Anyways, great job today Juno! The Scoop: 1 poo, 1 pee. Runner: Ryan DGR RUN OF THE DAY #1 
  DISTANCE: 7.5 km DURATION: 1 hour 4 minutes
My first thoughts waking up to a rainy day were not, “let’s go for a run.” However, I enjoy my weekly runs with Juno and I must say this run was really wonderful! We hit the Douglas Fir Trail and tried to avoid mud and slippery roots. She was loving all our time on the trails and had a permanent grin on her face. We had to make one detour due to a train. I am currently reading a book called American Dirt about migrants hopping on moving trains to make their way from Mexico to the US so was glad we don’t have to jump on moving trains. All in all, it was a peaceful run with only a few people out and about and 1 wonderful dog (Juno). The Scoop: 1 poo, several pees. Runner: Ruth |
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