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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
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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 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 |
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