I just nearly killed my dog lol

I started seriously walking in January with my dog and she also found it difficult at first. She is 8 years old and quite fit but not used to such long walks, 30 minutes was what she was used to but in January I started doing 4 miles a day which took about 75 minutes. We have just come back from an 8 mile walk which took us 2 hours and 20 minutes. She is sleeping now but happy. We also do a bit of interval running i.e. run for a bit then walk for a bit, she likes that although the first time we did it she thought I had gone mad.

Anyway good luck with your walking, it certainly helps with the weight loss.

Hehe, I had to read your post to make sure you were just kidding!! :laugh:

I love that! You really do have yourself a good training partner there, you'll grow in fitness and stamina together!
I wish I had a dog! We just work away too much and too long hours.

My cats are really cute though...they have this little routine now, when I've done my Couch 2 5K - I always pass my front door, but do another slow walk around the block to properly cool down. Both my cats follow me!! It must be way out of their terrirories, as they get a little jumpy when we're at the furthest away point and stick pretty close - but when we're nearer home, they stop to sniff at things! So it's almost like having two little dogs... So sweet! It's the best bit of my run!

When I first started running and walking with my pooches, they acted like I was trying to kill them. My golden retriever would actually lag behind quite a bit until I would let him stop & rest. Over time, they both got in better shape along with me! Their day just isn't complete without a good, long walk now.

Something similar happened to me yesterday. I was doing the 30 day shred in our living room which has a decent amount of space in it. Of course, as soon as I got down to do my pushups my dog Macey trotted over and started sniffing my face and wouldn't leave! Next time she is going outside while I do my 30 day shred because I couldn't stop laughing at her!

What would we do without our dogs?

Earlier in the year I took my boxer on a 6 mile run. It was one of the first hot days of the spring, and I had just started running last fall so we haven't run in the heat much. It was cloudy when I left home, and the sun came out about a mile into it. At mile 3 I had to call my husband to come get her. It was just too hot for her! I was even sharing my water with her. Never thought I would outrun her as she is usually totally full of energy. She has been my running partner from the start when I becan C2rK in the fall. There were a few times over the winter that were too cold for her feet, and she hates her boots, so I didn't take her, but I don't very often run without her and it feels odd when I do. She is the best running partner ever!

Our chocolate lab is the exact same way. Hubby and I had her out once and she just decided that it was enough. Hubby had to go back to the house and get the car to come get her!!