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DGR RUN OF THE DAY   DISTANCE: 6.3 km DURATION: 1 hour 36 minutes It's a beautiful hot day to be running with Kahlua, I dressed in black today so I can empathize with Kahlua’s heat absorbent fur. We headed off the same route that Kahlua and I first ran together. She had a nice time smelling flowers and bushes on the way and near our turn-around point we both headed to the bank of the river to take a little swim. Kahlua was very eager to get in as we were both sweating already! She took some drinks while she waded in and we headed up the bridge and across the river once she and I were done. Lots of bikers and other runners out today but Kahlua was very good at steering clear of them! A little bit of grass eating on the way back but not as much as last time. Kahlua and I took another quick dip near Prince's Island Park and cooled off one last time before the last stretch home! Okay, maybe not the last time. We took a second dip closer to home. I wouldn’t mind a bit of last week's rain right now! But I can’t wait to spend more sunny summer days like this with Kahlua. The Scoop: 7 pees, 1 poop. Runner: Mason
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DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 5.3 km DURATION: 1 hour 21 minutes
Today was my first solo run with Kahlua. She was almost as excited as I was when I came through the door, she wanted to play with her toys right away but I convinced her a walk would be more fun. We headed down the elevator and off across the Peace Bridge! Rain was only dribbling so Kahlua and I were very refreshed as we started. Sadly, I think Kahlua had a bit of an upset stomach today as she kept doing her impersonation of a lawnmower every now and then. But I took a little extra time walking instead of running with her because of that. We got lots of good sniffs in along the river and cut back across to Prince's Island Park. The city felt very empty today. Luckily, Kahlua and I hardly saw any dogs near us. The path was all ours! After avoiding some geese and their children, we headed up and across the river yet again! This time we made our way over to Sunnyside hoping that it would live up to its name! Spoiler alert: it didn’t. But despite the spitting rain, Kahlua and I managed to have a really fun time together today and I can’t wait for the next one! The Scoop: 1 poop, 7 pees. Runner: Mason DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
 DISTANCE: 6.9 km DURATION: 1 hour 3 minutes
Such a scorcher today! Running a tad earlier helped Kahlua from overheating. We frequented the river beds and pathways so she could cool off by dipping her paws in the water or slurp up a quick drink. Besides her panting from the 28 degree heat, Kahlua’s energy stayed high throughout. She really took to the blossoming florals - sniffing and frolicking in them as we passed by. Stay cool this week, girl. You earned a day off! The Scoop: 3 pees, 0 poops. Runner: Lucia DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
 DISTANCE: 6 km DURATION: 1 hour
Kahlua and my adventures together began today! Ruth joined me and introduced me to this sweet Black Lab. We headed out towards the river! It was quite hot today and much like Kahlua I was dripping drool as we went. Later along the river, I tried to convince Kahlua to dip in with me but she was hesitant, I’m sure she’ll join me once it gets even hotter! On the way back, Kahlua, Ruth and I got a quick interview by CTV about the hot weather which was certainly unexpected. Kahlua was a star! Looking forward to many more runs with my new friend Kahlua in the future! The Scoop: 1 poop, 2 pees. Runners: Ruth and Mason DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 6.5 km DURATION:: 1 hour 2 minutes
Happy Wednesday, Kahlua! So happy to see she’s on the mend and in such great spirits. We continued with our walk/jog combo and it seemed to give her that extra boost of endorphins she needed. We regulated the length of the jogging based on her breathing - if she was panting heavily, we slowed down to a walk. If her head was held high and the panting was minimal, we kept the quicker pace for a few more minutes. Kahlua’s temperament when we see other dogs continues to improve, however we still keep our distance and divert our path when we see another pup coming our way. All in all, a great hour in the sunshine! The scoop: 1 poo, 2 pees Runner: Lucia DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 6.3 km DURATION: 1 hour
Kahlua and I couldn’t keep up with the ever-changing weather patterns that were happening in Calgary today! It started sunny and warm, gradually changed to rain/sleet and then back to more sunshine. It’s hard to tell by the photos, but at one point, we were drenched from head to toe. Since Kahlua had a recent procedure we did a 12 minute walk - 3 minute jog combo. Her energy levels remained high, so we continued this for the entire hour. I’m glad to see she’s on the mend - I’m sure the fresh air is helping with the healing process. The Scoop: 2 pees, 1 poop. Runner: Lucia DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 8.2 km DURATION: 1 hour 1 minute
Happy Cinco de Mayo, Kahlua! A lovely day to hit the pathways with this gal. There is nothing out of the ordinary to report, Kahlua was motivated and energetic which made the run easy going. She earned plenty of treats by staying focused when we would spot other dogs in our path. We did need to divert our route a few times to avoid busy, pup-filled sidewalks. This wasn’t an issue though because we opted for exploring the downtown streets instead of the river way. The Scoop: 1 pee, 1 poop. Runner: Lucia DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 5K DURATION: 1 hour
Well, where should I start? I finally got to see Kahlua again after a long time apart. I also met her new dog friend Sadie. The weather today was near perfect; sunny, but not too hot. We had a bit of a slow start and it took some treats before we really started going. We passed some of Calgary’s lovely public art, including a fox statue which Kahlua approached very gingerly. After a small squirrel chase, we had an extra bit of speed running off our squirrel-frustrations. It was a very good mix of run and walk. I would definitely recommend! The Scoop: 1 poop and 2 pees. Runners: Ruth and Noah DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 5.5 km DURATION: 1 hour 3 minutes
It was a gorgeous day to get out on the pathway along Memorial Drive. Miss Kahlua and I tried to take a route that would keep us far away from other dogs. We noticed lots of tents along the river and Kahlua wanted to sniff all the smells uncovered by the snow. I think the heat also kept our pace at more of a brisk walk. It was a day to take photos and enjoy the sun. I finally got a picture of her by the dragon circle and boy does Kahlua look gorgeous! I have been wanting to explore this spot for while. I did not realize there is a wolf statue behind this circle. It almost looked alive. On the way back to Kahlua's, I had to alert a dog owner that she needed to leash her Doodle. I am not sure why some folks do not understand that dogs need to be on-leash in on-leash areas. Kahlua and I just sprinted ahead and we are always on the lookout so all went well but it is frustrating. The Scoop: 1 poop and lots of pees. Runner: Ruth DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 7.3 km DURATION: 1 hour 1 minute
Kahlua and I snuck in a run before the snow and rain comes! Kahlua was keen to get going when I arrived, so we wasted no time and started off at a quick pace. With beautiful weather comes thirsty pups. We made sure to stop along the river a couple times so Kahlua could lap up some icy water to cool off. She’s a very happy dog in the shining sun, but I do notice that her pace slows significantly when the temperature is above 15 C. Staying close to a water source is optimal when running with Kahlua. This makes a huge difference in her ability to jog for the full hour. That will be our plan this spring and summer! The Scoop: 1 poop, 2 pees. Runner: Lucia DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 5.6 km DURATION: 59 minutes
I had a nice introduction to Black Lab Kahlua today. The pathway was pretty quiet as we headed to East Village and the outing was peaceful. Kahlua was happy to be out soaking up some sun and getting some exercise. We kept the outing at a brisk walk so Ruth could give me the details on Kahlua. Kahlua had two good rolls in the snow and that gave her an energy booster. It also gave some spectators a good laugh. Kahlua also had some great grins for us pre-run, during the run and post-run. The Scoop: 1 poop, 1 pee. Runners: Ruth and Lisa DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 7.5 km DURATION: 1 hour 2 minutes
Today was the perfect running temperature for Kahlua - sunny but brisk! Both of us were feeling sluggish at the beginning; finally our energy levels perked up around the 20-minute mark. In order to avoid passing by other dogs on the sidewalks, we wove back and forth through residential streets. By doing this, we were able to admire the beautiful homes while keeping focus on our pace. I’ll miss my Monday runs with Kahlua, but still look forward to seeing her every Wednesday! The Scoop: 1 pee, 1 poop. Runner: Lucia DGR RUN OF THE DAY
  DISTANCE: 6K DURATION: 1 hour
Good thing I brought some treats for Kahlua today, because she wasn’t the most excited about walking far from home. We’d be fine for a couple minutes at a time then she’d really slow down; sometimes to sniff around and sometimes she’d just stare into my eyes and not want to move. She accepted all my bribes though, and we managed to make it to the train tracks. We ran almost the entire way home. Good job today Kahlua! The Scoop: 2 pees 1 poo (Kahlua). Runner: Ryan DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 7.1 km DURATION: 1 hour
It was a blustery one out there, Toto! The main objective for today’s run was to avoid getting wind blasted as much as possible. Kahlua and I tried to seek shelter by running alongside buildings, but that sometimes turned into a full-on wind tunnel. Oh boy, was it chilly! For a majority of the run though, Kahlua was able to draft behind me which made it more enjoyable for her. We took breaks often and slowed our pace when we came across slippery patches on the pavement. The Scoop: 3 pees, 1 poop. Runner: Lucia |
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