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DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 10.4 km DURATION: 1 hour 28 minutes
I started out this run in a bit of a grumpy mood as a prospective runner did not show up for her interview. Both Teddy and Ollie were not fazed by her absence so I followed their lead and started to look around at all the wonderful things out there on this run. As you can see from the scenic photo of the river pathway, it was a gorgeous day. The lilacs and Alberta wild roses smelled delicious! It was a hot one (near 23 degrees). so we made 4 river stops for a soak. The pace was pretty slow except for the sighting of a fast bunny. The doggies nearly pulled me over with their enthusiasm. On the way home, I saw an itty bitty bunny and fortunately, Ollie and Teddy were just focused on running back home. Ollie is now on summer holidays so I won't see him until the fall. I will miss this pupper but can't wait to hear about his summer adventures. The Scoop: 1 poop, lots of pees (at least I know they are hydrated). Runner: Ruth
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DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 10K DURATION: 1 hour 17 minutes
Today, I was definitely operating on a half tank of fuel as I received my 2nd vaccine yesterday. That said, I thought I could only handle one dog so Teddy joined Jasper for a DGR outing and Ollie and I had one-on-one time. Ollie was pretty happy with the slower pace and I even had to offer some encouragement until we came to Stanley Park and open fields for him to run through. I still kept him on-leash though we have been off-leash together before. This tuned out to be a wise decision as a padding truck yelled out to us that there was a coyote ahead. I veered down a different street and kept my radar on but thankfully no coyote in sight. The other surprise was running into one of DGR Dog Charley's litter-mates. I don't think there are many Blue Piccardy Spaniels around so it was fun to meet Hugo. We also saw a tribute to a lovely senior Border Collie. It felt like an eventful run. We got in our 10k and now it is time to rest. The Scoop: 1 poop and 3 pees. Runner: Ruth DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 10. 1 km DURATION: 1 hour 16 minutes
Overcast and cool are perfect conditions for running Teddy and Ollie. We hit our regular route and went through what I call the English Garden before continuing along the river pathway towards Stampede grounds. I wish I was an ornithologist as I saw some kind of crest-headed duck with all her babies. Teddy and Ollie were more interested in getting a quick dip int he river and then chasing a bunny. It was a good thing both dogs were on their leash when we saw that little rabbit. I took a few photos near some Alberta wild roses and boy did they smell good! This 10K flew by! The Scoop: 1 poop, several pees. Runner; Ruth DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 9.7 km DURATION: 1 hour 19 minutes
With a new kitten in my family, I have tried to give my dog Teddy lots of one-on-one time while she sleeps. So with that in mind, Teddy and I ran to Ollie's house to pick him up for a run. With the warmer temperatures, I planned a course along the river so the boys could get a few dips in along the way. I did not know that I too would be joining them as Teddy pulled me in. I had squishy sneakers for the last half of our run. Along our run we also saw lots of signs of "returning to normalcy." The Dog Jog will happen this week (but will be a virtual run). The other thing we saw was the start of the big grandstand show for Stampede being built. Well, lots of controversy on that event happening so I won't go into a discussion on it. It was just nice to be out with two happy-go-lucky dogs in what felt like a mid-Summer day. I think Ollie really enjoyed Teddy's company too. The Scoop: 1 poop each and both boys had lots of pees, Runner: Ruth DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 10.1 km DURATION: 1 hour 17 minutes
Ollie, we heard you had a great long weekend that included running next to your family as they biked near Baker Creek. Today, was a bit out of the ordinary as Ollie started out on the slower side (maybe from his athletic feats over the weekend). Ollie also did not poop and he usually has a special spot he goes on most runs. Second, prospective runner Rae joined us as we headed on our "normal" route so that was a nice change. We also had to make a detour on the regular loop due to flooding on the bridge underpass. A fellow dog walker informed us as we were heading towards it. I am glad we avoided soggy sneakers, Another thing out of the ordinary was that Rae ran her first 10K, She did an amazing job with Ollie encouraging her. The things about the word "ordinary" is if you add "extra" it becomes "extraordinary" and that is how this run felt. The Scoop: 0 poops, 3 pees. Runner: Ruth and Rae DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
 DISTANCE: 10K DURATION: 1 hour
Holy Blossoms! The city has popped with flowers and green grass the past few days with the warmer temperatures. Ollie and I were excited to just go steady and really enjoy the beauty of the city. It was definitely a Tongues Out Tuesday and most photos show Ollie with that cute pink tongue of his. Ollie helped me get Run #8 done for my ten 10K Challenge for Camp Ooch; a camp for kids with cancer. I must say my weekly runs with Ollie truly just fly by. Thanks for supporting this goal sweet Ollie. The Scoop: 1 poop, 3 pees. Runner: Ruth DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
 DISTANCE: 9K DURATION: 1 hour 10 minutes
Runner: Ruth DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 10.1 km DURATION: 1 hour 22 minutes
What a picture perfect day to have my dog Teddy join Ollie on his run. I thought I would go on autopilot and take them on what I have coined' "Ollie's Route" as i know it is our regular 10K. It is funny because Ollie usually does his business in the same spot every time we go on this route. I am glad I did this as there was signage close to Stampede Grounds that indicated there will once again be construction and detours on the pathway starting tomorrow. Well, let's just enjoy today. Our run included looking at geese, chasing squirrels and going for a quick dip in the river. Thanks boys! The Scoop: 1 poop and there was a peeing contest happening between Teddy and Ollie! Runner: Ruth DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 9.8 km DURATION: 1 hour 11 minutes
Once again, Ollie and I had a nature run. We took it nice and steady so we could observe our surroundings. I took Ollie off the trail to check out the stump a Beaver had chewed on. Ollie also was happy to do some occasional sprints when he spotted a squirrel, bunny or dove. I also got a photo today of Ollie on a snow patch and he is only one paw away from green grass. Calgary's weather sure has us switching back and forth between spring and winter. This pace also helped work out a leg cramp I have had from this weekend's activities. Thanks buddy for the terrific Tuesday adventure. The Scoop: 1 poop, 3 pees. Runner: Ruth DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 10.3 km DURATION: 1 hour 18 minutes
There were lots of signs of spring on my run with Ollie this morning. It was a beautiful day so we headed along our normal pathway route towards the Stampede Grounds. Our first stop for a photo was under a tree where we heard some loud knocking. I looked up to see Mr. Woodpecker. Can you find him in the photo? As we continued, we had several breaks to allow Geese to cross our path. We kept a safe distance and they did not have any babies by their side so they were pretty chill. We also heard the cooing of doves under some of the bridges that we ran under. It was not our most speedy run but we took in all the sights and sounds of nature surrounding us. Of course, Ollie also enjoyed sprinting towards a bunny. However, this was definitely a run for the birds. The Scoop: 1 poop, 2 pees. Runner; Ruth DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 10K DURATION: 1 hour 25 minutes
Let's really mix things up today Ollie! I have usually been taking Ollie on the same 10K route down to Stampede Grounds along the river but today, I thought I would try a new route that included a pit stop to pick up my dog Teddy for the final 2 kilometres. This was my first run since doing a marathon distance on Sunday so it is what I call a shakeout run. Ollie was a great partner and he really enjoyed the new scenery which included a trip past the Ice Cream Shop, a stop by the river and and some backyard attention from my son Eli. We also saw some colourful chalk art to brighten our day. The Scoop: 1 poop and lots of pees. Runner: Ruth DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 10.6 km DURATION: 1 hour 32 minutes
This run is brought to you by the letter "P". Today marked the second week that Ollie got to have a Puppy Party. I brought along my pup Teddy and prospective runner Michelle. We also got to experience some fresh powder (snow). We set a steady pace and headed along the pathway. I love that the city has created the wider paved paths. It's perfect! Ollie pranced through this 10+K and left a pawsitive impression on all. Teddy also gave a paws hi-five for a treat. The Scoop: 1 pee, 1 poo (Ollie), Runners: Ruth and Michelle DGR RUN OF THE DAY 
  DISTANCE: 10. 1 km DURATION: 1 hour 18 minutes I had a fun surprise for Ollie today. I brought with me a new prospective runner named Lisa and Ollie's buddy Teddy. We now have a party so let's go to Bunny Central near Repsol Centre. We also had a detour by the rowing statue but Ollie was not impressed and started barking at it! I got a quick photo and we continued to enjoy the pathway system. The day started heating up and it was nice to have sidewalks that were mostly free of ice. On our last hill back to Ollie's home, a guy rolled down his window to let us know of a coyote on the sidewalk ahead of us. He was definitely not welcomed to join our pack and he crossed the street to hang out in a nearby backyard. Teddy and Ollie did not notice the coyote but I definitely thought it was scarier that a rowing statue. The Scoop: 1 poop, 1 pee for Ollie. Thanks to Lisa for joining on this fun adventure with these amazing DGR dogs. Runners: Ruth and Lisa DGR RUN OF THE DAY #1 
  DISTANCE: 10.1 km DURATION: 1 hour 17 minutes
Today was the first run post doing my 4x4x48 David Goggins Challenge so I knew Ollie and I would not break any speed records. I think Ollie was happy with the decision to go slow and long on this beautiful sunny day. The pathways have a bit of sneaky ice so we also gingerly crossed certain sections. The unusual thing about our run was that we saw a few Yorkshire Terriers. One Yorkie was off-leash a good distance ahead of its owner (not the best idea in my opinion) and the other one was on-leash barking at Ollie. Ollie just smiled and continued jogging beside me. He is such a chill running companion and I was happy that together we got our 10K in on this Tuesday! The Scoop: 1 poop, 2 pees. Runner: Ruth DGR RUN OF THE DAY #2 
 DISTANCE: 10.3 km DURATION: 1 hour 21 minutes
I was not sure what to expect after last night's weird storm that had a mix of hail, lightning and snow. I was pleasantly surprised by the beauty of the early morning run with Ollie. We actually got some sunshine glistening on freshly snow-covered branches. We also had fresh tracks on the pathway. Well, enough about the magical weather. Ollie was a champ on this run. He was in full bunny hunting mode and had his sniffer lowered to the ground as we went through prime rabbit turf by the Repsol Centre. I have had a sore toe lately that I am getting looked at today but I did not even think about it as running 10K with Ollie makes me happy. I think he feels the same way. He also enjoyed that I brought some liver treats for his photo session. The Scoop: 1 poop, 2 pees. Runner: Ruth |
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