 DISTANCE: 6.15 km DURATION: 1:00:42
Today Nikita and Lucy enjoyed a gorgeous sunny day together. The run started off on an exciting note for me as the girls took me skidooing in my running shoes down a fairly steep hill! It was a lot of fun! It was like being a kid again; especially watching Nikita pounce on snow balls that we kicked free as we went down. Lucy is such a trooper, even though the snow was up to her belly! There were a few off-leash dogs on the paths, so we took a couple detours and they seemed to enjoy the change in route. Although, they were such happy doggos today, that I'm sure no matter where I took them, their smiles would've been just as big! Thanks for the beautiful and entertaining run girls! I can't wait until next time! Nikita - 1 pee and 1 poop, Lucy - 6 pees and no poops. Runner: Laura
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  DISTANCE: 3.43 km . DURATION: 33:28
Today was a peaceful, easy pee break with Nikita and Lucy. We jogged along quiet paths devoid of people and other dogs and enjoyed the sunny windbreaks we found. What wasn’t peaceful were all the dogs in their yards who barked like crazy when we passed! It was like the scene from the 101 Dalmatians where one dog barks, and then another and another! 10/10 gold stars for my girls though who didn’t bark or pull once! Nothing was going to interrupt our peaceful outing! We didn’t even get tangled in our leashes today. Everything was just perfect. The only time the girls weren’t smiling is when I pulled out my phone for pictures! Maybe it’s my red phone case? Anyways, they had a great time and I’m sure they are having a great nap in the sun. Thanks girls! Nikita – 1 pee. Lucy – 2 pees, but also 2 aborted poops (snow was too deep and the backyard was too fun to poop in!) She'll probably need some yard time tonight! Runner: Laura
 DISTANCE: 6.40 km DURATION: 1:04:11
Today was a soak up the sun/roll in the snow day! Oh, with some running thrown in! What a nice day to spend with my favourite mother/daughter duo! None of us were in a hurry - we just enjoyed the weather and the time together. On our stops, the girls would often close their eyes and face the sun. Of course, Nikita often did this right after stuffing her face into the snow, but the sentiment is the same! I also discovered that Nikita LOVES catching snowballs, and to my surprise, I actually got a picture of it! We ended our run with some yard time so that they could wrestle in their yard without getting tangled in leashes (which is Lucy's greatest weakness), and I ended up having to bribe both of them to come inside! I get it girls! It's too nice to be inside on a day like this. It was a fantastic run, and I can't wait for many more nice days! Thanks girls! Nikita - 3 pees, no poops. Lucy - 5 pees, one poop. Runner: Laura 
  DISTANCE: 7.19 km . DURATION: 1:03:01
What a dog-gone gorgeous day! Nikita, Lucy, and I had one of our longest runs every because it was too nice a day to stand still for too long. Lucy loved not having to wear her coat. Rolling around in snow is much more enjoyable without it! She had a great run in general and led the way right from the start. Nikita enjoyed the back seat, and she had lots of new interesting doggy bulletin boards to read. I tried to take an over the shoulder action shot of Nikita while we were running and I think it turned out as well as an over the shoulder shot could! Nikita was in a super snuggly mood right from the moment I opened their door. So while Lucy caught up on gossip, we enjoyed some sunny pets. They were so happy to be outside in the sun that their smiles were contagious! All the cars that had to stop for us, and all the construction people we passed gave big grins at their smiley, frosty faces. I really REALLY enjoyed this run and the fact that we did an extra km means that they did too! Thanks girls! Lucy - 3 pees and 1 poop, Nikita - 2 pees and no poop. Runner: Laura 
 DISTANCE: 3.11 km. DURATION: 32:45
If the frantic barking from all the houses we past is any indication, Nikita and Lucy were the luckiest dogs in Coventry. Once that sun came out, we were warm and cruising. Runs with them just get better and better. They were very playful with me and with each other, and were in the mood to run and enjoy the sun. We ended up not stopping too much, only to attend to business and have a few sniffs. On one sniff break, they were so intent on the yellow snow that they completely missed seeing a cat that was sitting nearby watching them! Once we got back to their house, I brought out my Hypothermic Half Marathon finisher's medal from this past Saturday and put it on Lucy (Nikita didn't seem too interested in it). I trained almost exclusively by running these two and other dogs, and I wanted to give them credit for being awesome training partners! Thanks girls! Lucy - 3 pees, no poop. Nikita - 2 pees, no poop. Runner: Laura 
 DISTANCE: 5.69 km DURATION: 1:00:35
Today was so warm and gorgeous! I still put Lucy's jacket on just because while it's warmer, it's still below -20C. The girls were so excited to get outside that we ended up running for quite a ways with few stops. I noticed that any time they went into the snow, they had cold feet, so we stuck to the dry and shovelled sidewalks. There was even a little bit of grass showing and the girls took turns running on it. Nikita's favourite part of the deeper snow was sticking her face into it; usually with enthusiasm and unexpectedly. To run in the snow, she must become the snow! Lucy liked stretching her legs and catching up on all of the doggy bulletin boards (yellow snowbanks). I loved goofing around with these two in their backyard after, and watching them play and run together on our run. Their feet did get a little cold at about the 5k mark so we headed home, warmed up inside, and then chased each other around the yard. Thanks for a wonderful run girls! I hope you're enjoying your warm naps! Lucy - 4 pees, no poops. Nikita - 2 pees, 1 poop. Runner: Laura 
  DISTANCE: 2.50 km DURATION: 31:59
Today Nikita and Lucy were so excited to go! On the inside looking out, it's a beautiful winter day. Outside, however, is cold with no warmth to the sun. We barely made it to the park before Lucy started lifting her paws. There were no ice-balls in them; they were just cold. We went back home ASAP to have some play-time in the yard so that Lucy could go inside if need be. After a few minutes on her bed, she was ready to go again! Nikita was fine, and we had some really fun alone time playing tag and chasing each other in the yard. Once Lucy felt warmer, we headed out for one last little run. Nothing much happened but a good time was had by all. I look forward to tomorrow! Thanks girls! Nikita had 2 pees, no poops. Lucy had 3 pees, no poops. Runner: Laura
 DISTANCE: 6.47 km DURATION: 56:10
Why hello Nikita and Lucy! Long time no see! I received a little bit of a wary greeting at first, but it didn't last long. Especially when I offered some treats! Lucy was not wanting to put on her "sassy pants" (see yesterday's blog), but again, with treats, it wasn't an issue. I'm not exactly sure why, but these girls got right into "run mode" today. There was very little of the antics that I normally read about. Very little play fighting, a little bit of bunny nugget munching (Nikita) and a little bit of snow rolling (Lucy). We didn't see any squirrels or rabbits, so there was no chasing. Really it was just a Dog Gone Good Run! We each took their turn wanting to go (or not go) a particular way which was an excellent example of cooperative route choosing. It was such a delightful run, where no one froze toes or fingers off! Thank you for your awesomeness girls! Scoop: Nikita had one pee, Lucy had a poop and three pees. Runner: Tammy
 DISTANCE: 2.99 km DURATION: 37:39
Today's pee break was brought to you by Lucy Sassypants and Nikita the Good One. Lucy thought her jacket was actually her sassy pants and she had two moments of sass today! The first time was when a train came by and she dragged me a little ways down a hill barking at it, trying to chase it. I was able to plant my feet right away and stop her, and we had a lovely train watching. The second time was when the train had left and we were leaving the park. There was another dog and their person, and Lucy AGAIN dragged me a little ways down a hill trying to chase the dog! Thank goodness for grippy winter shoes! Meanwhile Nikita cuddled up to me on the hill to watch the train! She also listened REALLY well, and we had a slack leash almost the entire time. The run ended really well for the three of us. Lucy is a bit of a scamp, but a good-natured one, and we had lots of pets once we got back home. Aside from those two short bursts of adrenaline, we had a really fun time together! They look so cute in their little bandanas. Thanks for another great run girls! Lucy - 2 pees, no poop Nikita - 1 pee, no poop. Runner: Laura
 DISTANCE: 6.02 km DURATION: 1:03:47
Today, I walked in on a party! Both dogs were singing and barking and dancing around so much that it was hard to get their leashes on! With one of the last super nice days to run, I totally can understand their anxiety to get outside and go. We initially ran pretty quickly, but the heat started to get to Lucy and by the end, she was taking lots of shade and snow breaks. Nikita seemed to handle it better. Their favourite parts of today's run was 1) going outside!, 2) seeing a cat, 3) chasing the cat, 4) barking at the cat, and 5) seeing a bunny! Thankfully, the bunny was right at their house so when it hopped away we went right inside. My favourite parts were enjoying the beautiful day with Nikita and Lucy, and the party we all had when I first got there. Thanks for a really fun run girls! Lucy - 4 pees, no poops. Nikita - 2 pees, no poops. Runner: Laura
 DISTANCE: 3.18 km DURATION: 33:27
Nikita and Lucy were on full alert today! They stared and barked at anything that moved in their neighbourhood, and then both decided that instead of going to the park right away, they'd better check out a couple of other neighbourhoods too! Nikita eventually led us back to their park where we finished off the half hour. On these short runs, they never know if they can stay longer or not, so they always try to tell me that actually, it's supposed to be a long run today and we're going to sit here and not move until it is! They crack me up. After many pets and a few failed selfies (with one success!), we were able to get home calmer than when we left. I think they enjoyed their outing as much as I did! Thanks girls! 2 pees each, no poops. Runner: Laura
 DISTANCE: 6.11 km DURATION: 1:04:05
Today Nikita and Lucy started off with all the attitude they could fit into about 1.5 kms. No person, dog, or weasel escaped their complete and total attention, as evidenced by pulling and barking. I thought I was going to be in for quite the run, but right after we left their park, they settled right down and we had a very relaxing, slow run around their neighbourhood. Today was evidence that these runs are as much a mental break for the dogs as a physical one, and Nikita and Lucy definitely needed a mental break from something. Usually Nikita leads the way, but for most of today she was more than happy to hang back with Lucy and follow me around. Every now and then they'd come up and we'd all run beside each other, but rarely did one or the other take the lead. Towards the end of the run, Lucy found a stick, and oh man, I don't think either dog saw the rest of the run because they were both so focused on the stick! They carried it for quite a ways, with chewing breaks, and they had fun playing keep-away with each other. Lucy is quite a little sneak! She rarely lost the stick to Nikita. Nikita is much more trusting and would often lose the stick to Lucy. They were hilarious! Thanks for an exciting/relaxing/amusing run girls! Lucy - 3 pees 1 poop Nikita - 2 pees, no poops. Runner: Laura
 DISTANCE: 3.01 km DURATION: 34:16
Today, Nikita and Lucy and I enjoyed a very relaxing jaunt through their neighbourhood. They were so excited to get out and sniff everything that they totally missed seeing the bunny that was only 5 feet away! I tip-toed past it because I wasn't feeling up for sprints and the good girls didn't suspect a thing! The park was beautiful, and there was something VERY exciting for Lucy in the native prairie below, because she started barking and staring very intently down there and I had to almost pick her up to get her to leave. I didn't see what it was, but considering these two girls' track record with coyotes, I wasn't going to stick around! After this, Nikita and Lucy were a little energetic and jumped and played and barked through the rest of our run. Nikita has started to use me as a brace for when Lucy jumps at her, which is equal parts hilarious and alarming when I was on a patch of ice. Lucy's little legs and lower centre of gravity definitely gave her the advantage today! Nikita and I were slipping and sliding everywhere while she pranced around and pounced on Nikita. I love how more and more of their personalities come out every run! Thanks for the run girls! 2 pees for each, no poops. Runner: Laura
 DISTANCE: 6.83 km DURATION: 1:10:12
Today started out with absolutely gorgeous warm weather and slowly got colder and colder as the wind picked up. For the first 4ish kms, the three of us had a great time exploring some off-path areas of the parks by Coventry Hills, including a little path I always see from the road. Nikita and Lucy were really excited to explore this new area, but I was cautious about coyotes so we only did one small loop before heading back. The snow was perfect and soft for running, rolling, and eating! There were lots of squirrels and rabbits out which lead to some unexpected sprint sessions on my end. All is good though! They loved the attempted chases and I loved their big grins. When the wind picked up, we headed towards home and then hung out in their front yard for a while watching traffic and rabbits. We had a great hour together. Thanks Nikita and Lucy! Lucy had 5 pees, no poops. Nikita had 2 pees, 1 poop. Runner: Laura 
 DISTANCE: 3.26 km DURATION: 35:38 Today was another short but sweet pee break with my favourite mother-daughter duo. We tried out the split leash because I had to hold the leash to my back preventing the use of my belt, and I think all the of us are on the fence about it. I found it super easy to tangle, Nikita found it harder to duck under or jump over than per usual leashes, and Lucy kept somehow getting it wrapped around her belly multiple times! I liked it though because if Nikita went on a treat strike, Lucy would feel her stop and then go tackle her, thereby ending the strike and getting us moving again! We went and checked out a couple parks and a Free Little Library before heading home for treats and pets. It was a great break for all of us! Thanks girls!3 pees for Lucy, 2 pees for Nikita, and no poops for either. Runner: Laura
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