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DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 6.2 km DURATION: 1 hour 9 minutes
What kind of dog runner shows up without a leash… this kind! Oops! I had to quickly run (okay I drove) back home to grab my leash so we started our run 5 minutes late. Kali was patiently waiting for me by the door when I arrived. Kali picked a beautifully manicured lawn for her first pit stop. The owner just happen to walk by at the same time and very nicely asked us not to stop there. We apologized. I generally try to encourage Kali away from nice lawns, and promised not to stop there again. And then we were off to the river. We both jumped in, Kali found a couple of sticks. One stick was really big and I suggested she leave it. I also found a piece of pottery. And then… we found a Frisbee! Best run ever!!! We played catch, as well as you can on leash, and splashed around in the water. Between the heat and our splashing, I may have tired Kali out. Maybe? She set a slower pace on the way home. We stopped for a big drink break and cooled down with the hose. The Scoop: 1 poop, 3 pees. Runner: Michelle W.
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DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
 DISTANCE: 6.5 km DURATION: 1 hour 7 minutes Kali and I keep getting the best weather on our runs! We headed to Stanley Park again today and Kali had the zoomies, which meant we had more time to play in the water. I jumped into the river today with her and we splashed around together. I can’t turn off the archaeologist (especially when it comes to animal bones) lol, I found a rib bone. It is either a cow or bison, it’s old, but it was butchered with a metal saw, so probably a cow. There are always things to find along the river banks in Calgary! Kali and I decided to give the steep hill up 85th a pass today and ran up Siffton, but then Kali wanted to head into the trees. When we got home we cooled off with the hose. I really enjoy my Saturday runs with Kali! The Scoop: 1 poop, 5 pees. Runner: Michelle W.
 DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
 DISTANCE: 6.6 km DURATION: 1 hour 3 minutes
A perfect afternoon run! The smoke cleared up and it wasn’t too hot, although we did pop into the Elbow in at least three different places to cool off. The river was super busy and full of every inflatable imaginable! We saw a huge golden goose, several unicorns and many, many rafts! We stepped into the river at Stanley Park, but there were so many people playing Frisbee and ball, that we didn’t stay long. Kali really wanted to play with everyone. We met a super sweet little boy by the bridge and splashed with him for a bit, and we then headed up the hill. Today, we both thought the hill had gotten a bit longer and steeper since our last run! Halfway up the hill, a young man was landscaping and he offered to spray us with the hose - exactly what we both needed! The Scoop: 1 poop and 2 pees. Runner: Michelle W. DGR RUN OF THE DAY  DISTANCE: 4.8 km DURATION: 59 minutes
It sure feels like summer! Today we took it easy and sought out shady paths and grass to keep our toes cool. And quite by accident, we happened upon a couple of shady trails down to the Elbow. We had a dip in the river, watched a couple of rafts float lazily by and headed back home. Along the way, we stopped to play with a couple of little boys in their sprinkler, and we found a tennis ball, that was pretty great!! I missed Kali and had a great run with her today. The Scoop: 1 poop, 3 pees. Runner: Michelle W. DGR RUN OF THE DAY
 DISTANCE: 8.5 km DURATION: 1 hour 3 minutes
After the heat and crazy storm we have experienced in the last couple of days, this morning was delightful with sun and a nice breeze. As we started our run, Kali was complimented on how much she has grown by the neighbours. Kali and I journeyed through Upper Mount Royal until we found a path by the river. Because of the nice day, the paths were loaded with bikes and any clearing by the water was full of people so we opted for some back way paths. While wandering the trail below, on the top of the hill we were entertain by a man playing the bagpipes. I have noticed recently that lots of people have been setting up dogs bowls with water by the sidewalk and I think Kali was grateful as she lunged straight for them. The Scoop: 1 pee, no poops. Runner: Eli DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
 DISTANCE: 5K DURATION:1 hour 1 minute
Kali and I had an amazing run in the heat today! Summer has definitely arrived. I have always loved German Shepherds so running Kali today was a blessing. Already soaked and ready to go, we ran off around the neighbourhood. Kali was giving me a tour! We stopped a few times to drink because some kind people left water dishes along some streets. They definitely came in handy! After sprinting around for a bit, we decided to jog around in the shade and try to dodge the sunlight to stay cooler. No wonder our run map looks so odd! With no real direction in mind Kali and I still had plenty of fun running wherever she wanted. We kept weaving around aimlessly until we made it to a park where Kali made a small friend through the fence before b-lining it across the field to get out of the blazing sunlight. We slowed down as we got closer to the house as Kali and I were both panting at this point and I gave Kali a great misting from the hose and some drinks from the ‘jet’ setting. Hope that cooled you down Kali! Would love to run with this beautiful girl any day! The Scoop: 1 poop, 4 pees. Runner: Mason DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
 DISTANCE: 6.6 km DURATION: 1 hour 1 minute
Oh my goodness, we had such a great run today! Kali was excited to get going and I didn’t have any technical difficulties. Kali was so much better sticking to my right side on the divided path this weekend. Although, as soon as she could see the river she kept pulling to the left. She was super excited to get in the water and watch the Ring-Billed gulls. We had a blast in the water and maybe stayed a bit longer than we should have. We had to really boogie to get home within the hour. And man, the hill on 38th Avenue did not get any easier! Kali listened really well. She didn’t want any water today, but I’m sure she was thirsty given how humid it was. The Scoop: 2 pees, 1 poop. Runner: Michelle W. DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 6.2 km DURATION: 1 hour
Playing Pac-Man and racing in the rain Fun fact: In 1980, Toru Iwatami created Pac-Man because he wanted to develop a game to introduce women into Japan’s arcades. I had a great run with Kali today. The thunder started almost as soon as we started our run, but we didn’t get any lightning until we passed the Marda Loop Brewery. As soon as we saw the lightning, we tucked our tails and made a bee-line home. It’s wasn’t hot today, but it was humid and we stopped for two big water breaks. I have a water bowl for Kali, but she is way more interested in my camelback. She listened really well today and she spent a lot of time with her nose in the grass. The Scoop: 1 poop, 2 pees. Runner: Michelle W. DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
 DISTANCE: 7.4 km DURATION: 1 hour 6 minutes
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream ️ I had a wonderful morning run with Kali this morning. It was such a great way to start the day! It warmed up quite a bit while we were running and she was content to jog beside me. We stuck to the shady side of the street and stopped for a couple of water breaks. She is a beautiful girl and listened really well! The Scoop: 1 poop, 3 pees. Runner: Michelle W. 
 DISTANCE: 8.7 km DURATION: 1 hour 18 minutes
Hello, Kali and I had a great time today running. We were both excited for the spring weather and to see all the flowers in bloom. Kali was happy to get outside and sniff around; making sure to leave no stone ‘unsniffed’. For our route today, we ran some community paths and found a good pace. Kali was well mannered on our run, and a joy to be around. The Scoop: 2 pees, 1 poop. Runner: Dru DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
 DISTANCE: 8.1 km DURATION: 1 hour 11 minutes
Kali and I had an amazing run today! The weather was beautiful. We enjoyed blue sky and sunshine. Our pacing for today was moderate to accommodate for the heat. Kali and I stopped for water and ‘sniff’ breaks to cool down. For our route today we decided to spice things up and try some new paths. Kali loves new adventures. It was a fairly quiet day for Kali and me, Kali was very behaved today. The Scoop: 3 pees. Runner: Dru DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
 DISTANCE: 7.3km DURATION: 1 hour 1 minute
Sniffing all the smells! Kali was definitely interested in smelling all the smells before the rain washed them away today. She spent the first 1.5k of our run with her nose in the grass. Then, she lead me straight to the dog park, and gave me a bit of a disappointed look when I said we were going the opposite direction. She is a lovely pup, I really enjoyed our soggy run together today. The Scoop: 2 pees,0 poops. Runner: Michelle W. DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 9.8 km DURATION: 1 hour 11 minutes
My first time running with Kali was a great one! It started with a very friendly greeting and a smile from ear to ear. She wasted no time at all, hitting the pavement with a super quick pace. The first ten minutes she stopped at numerous light posts and fences to sniff out the situation, but then decided that she wanted to focus more on the run and less on her surroundings. About halfway through the workout, a hail storm began, so we attempted to take shelter to avoid being pelted. This didn’t work so well, so we continued on our way and eventually by the time we arrived back at her home the precipitation stopped. I look forward to future runs with this pup! The Scoop: 1 pee, 0 poops. Runner: Lucia DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
 DISTANCE: 8.4 km DURATION: 1 hour 3 minutes
Kali was on ‘sniff patrol’ today and made sure to check out all the new spots we went to. She was also super excited to get her picture taken with some “local artwork”. Our pacing for the run started off fast and then slowed down to a steady jog as we progressed. Kali was very well behaved today and waited patiently as groups passed us. The Scoop: 1 pee. Runner: Dru DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 9.5 km DURATION: 1 hour 26 minutes
It was a great run today with Kali! The weather was wonderful this afternoon for a run and lots of people were out enjoying the sun! Kali and I had lots of fun playing in the water to cool down. Kali was happy to find pieces of driftwood to toss around. When heading down to the water, Kali was so excited we almost went head over heels. But luckily, we caught our footing. We had a little audience laughing and cheering us on. Our pacing today was fairly steady, and Kali had two water breaks to make sure she didn’t overheat. The Scoop: 2 pees, 1 poop. Runner: Dru |
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