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DGR RUN OF THE DAY #2 
 DISTANCE: 6.1 km DURATION: 1 hour 1 minutes
Sunny morning speed walk with Kahlua are the best. There was lots of squirrels out today, and Kahlua had a blast scaring them up trees. She also decided that pigeons were on the list of creatures to be chased. When we were about to walk under a bridge, she flushed up a pigeon and almost caught it by the tail feathers as she jumped in the air after it. On the way home, I really noticed the signs of fall. Although, I don’t think it’s officially fall. Many leaves on the deciduous trees have turned orange and yellow, some have fallen to the ground. Well, it sure is beautiful while it lasts. Great job today Kahlua! The Scoop: 2 pees, 1 poop. Runner: Ryan
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DGR RUN OF THE DAY #4 
  DISTANCE: 7.3 km DURATION: 1 hour
A great (and not too smokey) day for a run with Kahlua! We spent most of our time by the river - it’s so scenic. Luckily, when we made it to the East Village gated dog park there were no other pups in there. So, I unhooked Kahlua’s leash and we did some sprint laps together. She was SO excited! Kahlua burnt through a lot of energy, so we took it slow making our way back to her house. The Scoop: 1 pee, 1 poo. Runner: Lucia DGR RUN OF THE DAY #1 
  DISTANCE: 6.5 km DURATION: 1 hour 2 minutes
When I opened up the door, there was silence. No greeting barks or scurrying paws on the wood floors. I think I had caught Kahlua in the middle of a nap, I had to call her name a couple of times and give a little whistle before I heard any sounds from her. But, when she came around the corner into the hallway, she had a big smile on her face. It was a chilly one out today, but Lu and I got going and warmed up quickly. It was another gloomy, grey kind of day, and the air looked a little a little smoky too, especially as we looked at the hazy cityscape from on top of the McHugh Bluffs. I was surprised we got another 6.5km in today with just walking. We even had to walk up some uphill on the Centre Street Bridge. Great job today Kahlua! The Scoop: 3 pees, 1 poo. Runner: Ryan DGR RUN OF THE DAY #2 
  DISTANCE: 7.4 km DURATION: 1 hour 1 minute
Kahlua was in a fabulous mood today! We had a great run exploring a different neighbourhood near her home. Poor girl though, there were at least 50 squirrels running around and crossing our path - but she didn’t bark or lunge at them once! I’m very proud of her as I know it took a lot of restraint and focus. We don’t do the stairs as often anymore because it really tires her out, so we’ve been sticking to the rolling hills and pathways.The Scoop; 2 pees, 1 poo. Runner: Lucia DGR RUN OF THE DAY #6  DISTANCE: DURATION: 1 hour 3 minutes
Kahlua and I had ourselves an extra speedy walk on this lovely Wednesday afternoon. We followed the Bow River pathway all the way to where the Elbow River flows into the Bow. That spot must be the funny-bone of the Elbow River because it’s right at the end of it. Before heading home, Kahlua insisted on a water break. She got a quick drink and cooled off her paws, then we were on our way. Once we got back home, I made sure Kahlua got some more water before saying goodbye. Great job today girl! The Scoop: 2 pees, 1 poo. Runner: Ryan DGR RUN OF THE DAY #10 
  DISTANCE: 6.2 km DURATION: 58 minutes
Kahlua and I went on a “bridge” expedition today! We tried to cross and go under as many bridges as we could (hence all the photos near them). She is slowing down a bit, so I keep a close eye to make sure we walk or stop when she needs to. While we are still experiencing summer weather, we took some water breaks along the river. Dipping her paws into the water cools her right down! Funny story... as I was taking a scenic photo of her, I sat down on some thorns (ouch!) - but Kahlua knew to stay away from the prickles! The Scoop: 2 pees, 1 poo. Runner: Lucia DGR RUN OF THE DAY #8 
  DISTANCE: 7.2 km DURATION: 59 minutes
Little Kahlua was so sleepy when we started our run, so much so that she laid down in the middle of the sidewalk. I spent a couple minutes petting her then we started at a slow walking pace. A few minutes later a fluffle of rabbits ran by - did that ever spark Kahlua’s fire! She let out a couple barks and then was ready to crank it into high gear. The rest of the run went very smoothly and her energy seemed to stabilize. The Scoop: 1 pee, 1 poo. KahluThe SThe Runner: Lucia DGR RUN OF THE DAY #3  DISTANCE: 6.4 km DURATION: 1 hour 2 minutes
It was windy and warm on our lunchtime run/walk today. Kahlua and I started things off with an adventure through Sunnyside. We saw lots of dogs being walked on the Mchugh Bluff's trails, so we mostly stuck to the sidewalks. We did get to run on one section of the trails though, and I can’t say it was the most enjoyable time to be on them. This was because the whole hill was swarming with locusts (or some other long flying insects). After about 30 minutes of jogging (with stops), we slowed things down to a walk. Kahlua was panting heavily, so we made a quick stop at the river before heading home. Great job today girl! The Scoop: 2 pees, 1 poo. Runner: Ryan DGR RUN OF THE DAY #4  DISTANCE: 6.6 km DURATION: 1 hour 2 minutes
Kahlua and I had an excellent walk/run today. We made our way through Princess Island Park, across the bridge and along the pathway beside Memorial Drive. One section on the path was lined with sprinklers that were spraying onto the riverbank vegetation. Although the sprinklers weren’t facing us, some mist wafted back our direction which created some tiny rainbows and cooled us off. We walked most of the way home on the other side of the river, but were were still making great time, so once we arrived back at Princess Island, we took a brief stop on the rocky beach where Kahlua dipped her paws into the river and rehydrated. As we walked home through the park, we passed by on older gentleman who was beautifully singing and strumming his six-string. It felt like we were being played off by this majestic musician, as our outing together came to a close. Great job today Kahlua! The Scoop: 2 pees, 1 poo. Runner: Ryan DGR RUN OF THE DAY #2 
  DISTANCE: 6.1 km DURATION: 58 minutes
Kahlua was a little sleepy when I picked her up this morning, so we did a lot of run/walk combos to get going. We prioritized scenic views to snap some pretty photos of her and by the end she perked right up. I’m finding she is slowing down a bit, but she’s still keen to go on adventures! The Scoop: 2 pees, 1 poo. Runner: Lucia DGR RUN OF THE DAY #4 
 DISTANCE: 5.3 km DURATION: 1 hour 1 minute
We stayed close to the river and somewhat close to home on this warm Monday afternoon. The occasional breeze would fly by, but they weren’t the coolest of winds. They were more lukewarm breezes. Kahlua didn’t want to walk too far from home, so we kept it interesting by crossing a few different bridges and walking in a couple loops around a block. We saw tons of big dogs today, but the most Kahlua did to acknowledge them was perk her ears up as we went by. Great job today Kahlua! The Scoop: 2 pees, 1 poo. Runner: Ryan DGR RUN OF THE DAY #6 
  DISTANCE: 7K DURATION: 58 minutes
A beautiful and bright day with Kahlua! She lives in the perfect area for exploring, so we spent most of the time winding through pathways. They were busy with other dogs, but she wasn’t fazed. Her coat is so dark and thick, that a couple river cool-downs were needed. She thoroughly enjoyed splashing around and dipping her paws in! The Scoop: 2 pees. Runner: Lucia DGR RUN OF THE DAY #3    DISTANCE: 5.5 km DURATION: 57 minutes
Another few laps around Prince Island Park! We started off at a nice easy pace and picked it up in the second half. As we passed one of the bushes in the park, we started a huge flock of birds! I don't know if they were more surprised or we were. We had a quick stop down at the river to cool off and grab a drink, and then we were back on the paths! The Scoop: 1 pee, 1 poo. Runner: Eve DGR RUN OF THE DAY #4 
 DISTANCE: 5.1 km DURATION: 55 minutes
It was lovely to meet Kahlua! The sun really started giving us some heat half-way through the jog, so we had a pretty laid back and easy-going run. We looped around Prince Island Park and had a good time spotting all the fun and interesting art structures and fountains they have there; not to mention the beautiful flower beds! Kahlua was very excited to be out and about in the fresh air and under the blue sky. It was a very fun run and I can't wait to see her again! The Scoop: 2 pees, 1 poo. Runner: Eve DGR RUN OF THE DAY #2 
  DISTANCE: 6.1 km DURATION: 1 hour 2 minutes
I missed you Kahlua! She ran up to me with her tail going crazy and a big smile on her face when I opened up the door. I was a little worried she’d think I was a stranger because I had on my mask and a hat, but that was not the case at all. I got to say, I do miss swimming in Christina Lake every day for the last week, but it’s nice to be back. We jogged for a little bit in the beginning of our journey to get some distance, then walked the rest. Kahlua didn’t take too many breaks today, but when she did, she happily nibbled at the long grass. I think Kahlua really enjoys this loop that I take her on because she never wants to turn around or completely stop like she sometimes does when we go straight out-and-back to East Village or the Crowchild bridge. Great job today girl! The Scoop: 3 pees, 2 poos. Runner: Ryan |
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