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DGR RUN OF THE DAY #4 
 DISTANCE: 7.4 km DURATION: 1 hour 1 minute
It was the best kind of mid-week run with Kahlua! The sun was shining but the air was still crisp and cold. Both of us thrived in this temperature. This poor gal did not enjoy running through puddles though, but it was inevitable. Her temperament towards other dogs has become so calm. When other pups approach her now, she doesn’t bark or lunge at them. She just looks at them with curiosity. We still keep to ourselves on the pathways. Here’s hoping for more runs like today! The Scoop: 2 poops, 2 pees. Runner: Lucia
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DGR RUN OF THE DAY #3 
  DISTANCE: 7.3 km DURATION: 1 hour
It was a steady start to Kahlua and my week. With a combo of a run/walk, we still managed to cover some ground. Kahlua does not like getting her paws wet, so we had to navigate the many puddles along the way. Her favourite part of the run was the free for all in the snowbank - five minutes of digging made the hard work worth it! The Scoop: 1 pee, 1 poop. Runner: Lucia DGR RUN OF THE DAY #4 
  DISTANCE: 7.6 km DURATION: 1 hour
A beautiful day for a run with Kahlua! Although the wind was an initial shock to the system, we much preferred this balmy temperature. Kahlua was excited to get outside for some fresh air and she enjoyed playing in the newly laid snow. We did run into a few snow cleaners along the pathway and she wasn’t too keen on passing them. It took some gentle encouragement and treats. Kahlua’s pace may be slowing but she can still endure the full hour workout. The Scoop: 1 poop, multiple pees. Runner: Lucia DGR RUN OF THE DAY #2   DISTANCE: 8.3 km DURATION: 1 hour 14 minutes Hygge (pronounced hue-guh not hoo-gah) is a Danish word used when acknowledging a feeling or moment, whether alone or with friends, at home or out, ordinary or extraordinary as cozy, charming or special. Well, this Danish term pretty much describes my outing with Kahlua and Andorra. I have not run Kahlua since she moved closer to the Peace Bridge so we had a wonderful riverside run and even went past the Hygge Hut in East Village. Do you see the theme? Although, the temperature was warmer than the past few days, we kept a good pace to keep our bodies warm. There were lots of signs out about coyotes in the area but we fortunately did not see any. The other special treat was I got to take Andorra out for a short stroll to the Peace Bridge. She is such a doll too! Both girls had 1 poop, 1 pee. Thanks for starting my weekend off with some hygge. Runner: Ruth
 DGR RUN OF THE DAY #3 
 DISTANCE: 6.8 km DURATION: 59 minutes
Amidst the frozen tundra weather, Kahlua and I managed to stay safe and take care of each other on the run today. Our strategy was to do a 30-minute loop and return home to warm up for a couple minutes, then do the remaining half. This worked out well, as Kahlua’s paws were bothering her by the end of the first half. They were freezing up on her. She did attempt to frolic in the snow, but soon came to realize that it was way too cold for that. We stayed in the sun as much as we could to ensure the frosty icicles on Kahlua’s face melted away. Hoping for warmer forecasts next week! The Scoop: 1 poop, 2 pees. Runner: Lucia DGR RUN OF THE DAY #1 
  DISTANCE: 5.9 km DURATION: 1 hour 1 minute
I can say with confidence that Kahlua wanted to be outside a lot more than I did today. Her tail was wagging happily as a blanket of snow accumulated on her back. When I started to warm up, the blizzard didn’t seem as bad anymore, and we were both having a good time braving the blizzard. When we got back inside, my face started to sting from the quick temperature change, and sadly my snow-stache melted off. Great job today Kahlua! The Scoop: 2 pees, 1 poo. Runner: Ryan DGR RUN OF THE DAY #5 
  DISTANCE: 8.2 km DURATION: 1 hur 11 minutes
It was a great run today with Kahlua! Miss Kahlua was on cloud nine today, enjoying the colder weather and snow. For our route today, we ran along a river path, maintaining a quicker pace than on Monday. When deciding between taking a paved sidewalk path or a “forest” trail, Kahlua was keen to go off the beaten path, zooming through the snow. Kahlua also had some fun sniffing out rabbit tracks. Kahlua was very well behaved today and was in high spirits for our run. The Scoop: 1 poop, 3 pees. Runner: Dru DGR RUN OF THE DAY #3 
 DISTANCE: 5.8 km DURATION: 1 hour 4 minutes
What a wonderful run with Kahlua today. Kahlua is such a BIG sweetheart ️! The weather was wonderful and we saw lots of people out and about enjoying their day. For our route, we explored some of Kensington and the river paths. In Kensington, Kahlua and I came across an interesting bird treehouse so we took a picture in front of it. Kahlua was happy to be out and her tail was wagging the whole run. We went ‘slow and steady’, and had some walking breaks for Kahlua to sniff out some new smells. Kahlua was very well mannered. The Scoop: 2 poops, 6 pees. Runner: Dru DGR RUN OF THE DAY #4 
  DISTANCE: 7.5 km DURATION: 1 hour 1 minute
Considering the forecast of the day, Kahlua did extremely well! I thought we may need to go in half-way to warm her paws up, but she was a trooper. As we galloped across an open park, she stopped to roll around and dig in the snow. In all the years I’ve ran with Kahlua, she’s never done this! Must have been in an extra adventurous mood. As we continued on, there was a lot of salt laid across the sidewalks - seeing as this has a negative effect on dog’s paws, we did our best to avoid those patches. The Scoop: 2 pees, 1 poop. Runner: Lucia DGR RUN OF THE DAY #1 
  DISTANCE: 7.9 km DURATION: 1 hour 3 minutes
It’s been a few weeks since I’ve seen Kahlua! She was smiley as ever and ready to tackle a good run. Some of the pathways were slick from the recent freeze thaw, so we treaded carefully. Kahlua is a very reliable pup that is no longer fazed by other dogs or high-traffic areas. We smoothly glided through areas that were busy with other pedestrians. Although Kahlua’s mileage isn’t as extensive as it used to be, she can still accomplish a great run but with more walking breaks incorporated. 2021 will be a great year for her! The Scoop: 1 poo, 1 pee. Runner: Lucia DGR RUN OF THE DAY #2 
  DISTANCE: 7.3 km DURATION: 1 hour
Happy Monday, Kahlua! The pathways were heavily salted due to the icy temperatures over the weekend, so it was tricky to manoeuvre. Kahlua’s paws started to bother her halfway through the run, so we made frequent stops to brush them off. Kahlua continues to hold her focus even when she stops a squirrel or another intriguing do. I’m very impressed! We managed to find some festive decor along our route, including a scented fence post wreath (she really liked that one!). Hopefully the ice melts away for our run together on Wednesday! The Scoop: 2 pees, 1 poo. Runner; Lucia DGR RUN OF THE DAY #3  DISTANCE: 7.3 km DURATION: 1 hour 3 minutes
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. It was closer to what December should look like in Calgary. Although, I was enjoying those chinooks. Inflatable Santa’s, reindeer and Grinches were hanging out in front of lots of houses. Some standing tall, and some sadly laying on the ground airless. Kahlua and I jogged a lot today to stay warm. On the way home, we were faced with a chilly breeze that numbed my cheeks, and frosted Kahlua’s whiskers and chin hairs with ice. We walked home from the Centre St. Bridge. As we looked towards downtown, the tops of the building were hidden in fog. Along the way closer to Eau Claire, Kahlua spotted some squirrels to bark at. Good job today girl! The Scoop: 1 poo 5 pees. Runner: Ryan DGR RUN OF THE DAY #3  
  DISTANCE: 7.4 km DURATION: 1 hour 1 minute
Kahlua was full of smiles today. Whenever I turned around to take a picture, she was as happy as could be. We ran for the first half of our adventure, all the way up the Centre St. Bridge and up into the Crescent Heights and Rosedale communities. At the hill by the train tracks, there were a couple of dogs off-leash. Kahlua only barked at one dog who was chasing a ball and not at all paying attention to her. Two Husky puppies, that were also roaming free, came up to Kahlua and me. I kept a cautious grip on the leash and her harness while both of the blue-eyed Huskies greeted us. One of them was sniffing Kahlua’s face while between my legs. Kahlua looked pretty nervous , but she kept her cool. I was very proud. Great job today girl! The Scoop: 2 pees, 1 poo. Runner: Ryan DGR RUN OF THE DAY #5 
 DISTANCE: 6.5 km DURATION: 1 hour 2 minutes
Finding some colour on a grey day... Grey skies did not get Kahlua and me down. This lovely girl and I enjoyed a lovely run along the Bow River and up McHugh Bluff to take in great views of the city. Along our run, we made some stops to sniff and some more to check out some colourful paintings and art under some of the bridges near the LRT line. The rainbow colour schemes really brought some vibrancy to this overcast day. The Scoop: 7 pees, 2 poops. Runner: Lauren DGR RUN OF THE DAY #3 
 DISTANCE: 7.1 km DURATION: 1 hour 3 minutes
It was a beautiful and sunny Remembrance Day run! Kahlua lives very close to where the memorial crosses are set up, so we made a point of running by it to pay our respects and take in the ceremony. It was perfect timing - since we ran by right at 11:11 we had our moment of silence together. She waited so patiently and calmly, even though there were numerous other pups also there but standing at a distance. Kahlua could not be happier to sprint through the fresh snow. When we were by the river, we saw a flock of geese ready to take flight and that got her very excited! She howled at them as they all honked and took off. I think it’ll be a great winter season for Kahlua! The Scoop: 2 pees. 1 poop. Runner: Lucia |
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