  DISTANCE: 10.05 km DURATION: 1:12:04
Happy Friday Nell, we have to make this a good one because it's our last run for a couple of days! Nell and I hit the ground running today. The chillier day made for an extra quick pace to make sure we stayed warm. The city was looking awfully red again this afternoon; there is another big Flames game on the horizon. It's a must win, so as you know, my nerves are through the roof today. Thank goodness for Nell and her cool, calm, and collected demeanour. We had a great run focusing on one thing only - the trail ahead of us. Thanks for the beautiful run along the river. It's so great to see the grass beginning to turn green. Enjoy your Easter Vacation in Saskatoon; I'll see you again when you're back! The scoop: 1 poop, 1 pee. Runner: Paige
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  DISTANCE: 10.11 km DURATION: 1:02:39
Happy Wednesday, Nell! And happy game day as well, a big one for the Flames! They have to win! I have been a little stressed over this game, so a run with my girl is the best distraction. It was a beautiful sunny evening for a run. We zoomed around the river to find that most of the snows seemed to have melted. Amazing! The snow and chiller weather made for Nell's half-way dip in the river very refreshing. She could stay in there all day now; it must be warming up. She always gives me a look like "okay, throw the dang ball!" Maybe I can bring it on one of the warmer days, that way she can get a good river workout. Thanks for a great speedy evening run, and helping me relax for the big game tonight. I'll be back for some more fun on Friday. See you then! No scoop to report today. Runner: Paige 
 DISTANCE: 10.91 km DURATION: 1:15
Happy Sunday a.k.a. Game of Thrones Day!! Wahoo, the greatest show is back. I'm so excited but, before the fun begins I have to complete 32km...this is where you come in! I showed up today to pick Nell up at km 20, I was exhausted. Thank goodness for her enthusiasm, she was roaring to go and didn't care if I ran before. We were going and, going fast! It was her time to shine, and I absolutely loved it. We cruised around the loop today; helping with the final push of my day. It was the perfect distraction and the best way to end the run. With her helping me with 11km it only left me with a short little cool-down by myself at the end, it was perfect!! I still think dogs should be allowed to run the marathon, she’d make it seem like a breeze! Rest up girl, I will be back again on Wednesday! The scoop: 1 pee. Runner: Paige 
 DISTANCE: 10.07 km DURATION: 1:05:44
TGIF Nell!! Wahooo! The weekend is finally here and what better way to kick it off than with a run on this gorgeous evening. Nell and I soared around the loop today; we could have had our fastest time yet I think if it weren't for the new construction forcing us to detour towards a crosswalk. Waiting for the walk sign really set us back. Although, I must admit the little breather was nice!! Thanks for yet another fabulous run Nell, I'll see you again on Sunday!! No scoop to report today. Runner: Paige 
 DISTANCE: 10.05 km DURATION: 1:01:48
Happy Hump Day, Nell! What a wonderful evening for a run. I was worried we were going to get caught in the rain, but it ended up being a lovely evening for a run. Even warm enough for a little swim in Nell's case. She loves the river; I bet she's a pretty good swimmer. Nell and I set a great pace today; I think most people were expecting it to rain, so we had the pathways to ourselves which was great. I am happy I still get to have our special runs even though I'm working, I must say, working at a big girl job is fun and all but, there are too many people and not enough dogs! Thankfully, the office is dog-friendly so I get my fix until I get to see you. Thanks for fun, I'll be back again on Friday! See you then — no scoop to report today. Runner: Paige   DISTANCE: 5.21 km DURATION: 30:00
Happy Sunday, Nell! Unfortunately, Nell and I did not get to enjoy a nice long run on such a beautiful spring day; we ran into a few issues with her new harness. Over the last year or so, Nell and I have really found our groove. I found that using a gentle leader was the perfect way to maintain her constant attention during our run being that she is easily distracted. Today, we gave the harness a try and unfortunately; it just doesn't work for her. Although it does help with the pulling, it leaves me little to no control when other distractions such as dogs and skateboards are around. We will have to go back to the drawing board on this one. Hopefully, we can find a comfier gentle leader that doesn't leave such a distinct mark on her little nose. We will think about this for the next few days before our next run on Wednesday. I am hopeful we will find a solution! Until then, have a good rest of your weekend, Nell! The scoop: 1 pee. Runner: Paige 
 DISTANCE: 9.58 km DURATION: 1:05:00
Happy Thursday, Nell! This is our last Thursday run before our new running schedule. It was a beautiful day for a run; the sun was shining and I was running in shorts and a tee shirt! Doesn't get much better than this! We took things a little slower with the warmer weather. We even found a spot along the river for a little cool-down. Nell was one happy girl and I can tell she can't wait to get more swims in as the warmer weather begins to roll in. With every run, the more and more we start to see skateboarders and rollerbladers, but finally, I think Nell and I have come up with a good enough distraction using cookies to keep her eyes off the tempting boarders and more so on the cookies, so we shall see how that goes! Thanks for yet another speedy run. Always love our afternoons together. See you on Sunday. It will be a long one so rest up! See you then. No scoop to report today. Runner: Paige
  DISTANCE: 10.13 DURATION: 1:05:00
Hello again, Miss Nell! Did you miss me? It's been a long 24 hours, and I'm ready to get cruising! Nell didn't seem fazed one bit with two running days in a row; she indeed is a machine. As they say, there are two seasons in Calgary, Winter, and Construction-this is so true! As construction season is full steam ahead, we had to maneuver around a few detours, and according to a couple of signs along the way, there are much more to come. This is okay, although I am a creature of habit, change is always good. The changes will allow us to find a new loop and start new challenges on how fast we can complete it. Nell, I am looking forward to the change ahead with you by my side! See you Thursday, Nell! No scoop to report today; she seems like she saves it for the pee pad as soon as she gets home! Silly girl! Runner: Paige 
 DISTANCE: 9.5 km DURATION: 1 hour
Hi Nell, Happy Monday! I apologize in advance; I'm going to need your speedy motivation to help me battle through this pesky cold. And sure enough, Nell was the right gal for the job! We were out on a mission today, and I was going to get that big dose of fresh air that I needed. We sped around our loop with only a few stops to catch my breath, and for Nell to catch some shade. We zoomed around, soaking in the crisp riverfront air. Nell was the perfect buddy today for the healing job. I can easily say I am feeling better already. Hopefully I'll be back to normal for another speedy run tomorrow. Rest up gal; I know I will! See you then! No scoop to report today. Runner: Paige 
 DISTANCE: 9.88 km DURATION: 1:08:13
TGIF, Nell! I am sorry about yesterday; I felt like I was running around like crazy and was afraid I wouldn't make it to our evening run on time. Thankfully, I had no plans today, so it made sense to schedule my day around you! It was a lovely lunch run; slower than our usual pace. Nell sure took advantage of the shady spots for a few must needed rests. Even though it was cloudy, it was still a pretty warm day out there. It might take this sweet girl a few days to acclimatize the warmer weather. I know I need to start dressing with fewer layers. I have gotten into the habit of wearing so many clothes that now that it's so much warmer, I have no idea how to dress! Give us a few more runs; we will figure out this whole Spring thing. The slower pace gave us a little more time to enjoy one another's company. It was lovely! Thanks for the excellent lunch run, Nell! See you Sunday for our long one! See you then — no scoop to report today. Runner: Paige 
 DISTANCE: 9.86 km DURATION: 1 hour
Happy Tuesday, Nell! Fun day for us today, despite a few hiccups in the beginning. We dropped our keys so had to do a little backtracking and found them. Thank goodness! And, some technical difficulties with Runkeeper, I swear, I only have issues with the app when I'm running Nell! So frustrating! Once figured out, we were smooth sailing from there. We even ran past the coaching staff for the Dallas Stars on a lovely little afternoon before their big matchup against the Flames tomorrow. Nell and I held our boo's in as we passed, but we sure were thinking them! We gave them our toughest stare-down though as we passed by. Do you think they appreciated my Flames hat, Nell!? But in all seriousness, we probably looked like we're giving them the biggest smiles because it seems like in every photo of us we are both grinning from ear to ear. We've been running together for a couple of years now and the fun has most definitely not worn off. Thanks for another excellent run, Nell! See you on Thursday! Go Flames go! The scoop: 1 pee. Runner: Paige 
 DISTANCE: 9.32 km . DURATION: 56:22
Happy Sunday Run Day, Nell! I showed up right in the middle of the 30km loop, and Nell's smiling face was just what I needed! Her enthusiasm really helped me zoom around our loop today; there was no way I was going to keep her from really making the most of our hour. It was a gloomy Sunday for a run, but the overcast day kept the sun off our backs and really kept us nice and cool. Despite the chillier day, there were lots of runners out. You can tell that marathon season is upon us as we run into lots of the same faces. Thanks for the speed and helping me out today, I needed it! T-40 days until Vancouver! You enjoy your lazy afternoon. I've still got about 13 more kilometers to go! No scoop to report today. Runner: Paige 
  DISTANCE: 10.17 km . DURATION: 1:03:23
Happy Thursday, Nell! And Happy Flames Game Day!! It was pretty great seeing the patios full of Flames jerseys and people enjoying a cold one before the game, fuelling up for the start of the red mile; that's what I like to see! With everyone out and about, it made for some great people watching as Nell, and I zoomed around our loop. Dodging skateboards, rollerbladers, and people strolling home from work, we finished our route in a pretty decent time! This warmer weather makes for a sweatier run that's for sure! Nell took advantage of the few snow patches left for a much-needed face-plant in the snow.. if only I could do that! Unlike Nell, I would preferably not be covered in mud but I do envy her as she strides alongside me with nice cold snow dripping down her face. Thanks for the speedy run, Nell and getting me out to enjoy another beautiful day! See you on Sunday! Go Flames go! No scoop to report today. Runner: Paige
 DISTANCE: 9.6 km DURATION: 59:35
Happy Tuesday, Nell! WOW, I am in shorts! Can you believe it? What a beautiful day! Everyone is out enjoying the sunshine showing off their pearly white legs. I'm embarrassed at how white I am, but we have to start somewhere. In a few short weeks hopefully, they won't be so vibrant! Nell and I had a great run, a little slower for a few reasons. We accidentally dropped her key which caused for a bit of a search party. Thankfully, a very nice man on his lunch walk spotted it. Another factor was I forgot our usual leash at home, and had to resort to a hand leash which caused for some loss of circulation and a few breaks for my hands. When the leash is around your waist, you don't really realize how strong Nell truly is! All in all, it as a fabulous spring run and I can't wait for the warmer weather to come! 19 degrees tomorrow, YIPPEE! See you again on Thursday! The scoop: 1 pee. Runner: Paige 
 DISTANCE: 10.30 km . DURATION: 1:05:00
Happy Thursday, Nell! How are you on this fine Thursday?! It's a beautiful day! I, on the other hand, have had quite the eventful day. My poor little pup, Remington, had to be rushed into surgery this morning so being greeted with a giant Nell hug was exactly what I needed! We took off with the wind at our backs; soaring around the river. Although the breeze was nice on our way out, coming home was a different story! It felt like we were going nowhere! However, we eventually made our way back and in pretty good time. With that, Nell and I got the anticipated call from the vet during our run, my boy did great and is ready for me to pick him up! Thanks for being a great shoulder to lean on and cheering me up when I need it most. You're the best Nell! See you on Monday! The scoop: 1 pee. Runner: Paige |
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