I owe it all to my dog
savcannard
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the best way I manage to exercise, is by walking my dog. When I'm focused on her getting enough exercise, it doesn't feel like such a hard task as focusing on getting enough myself.
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What unique motivation do you have? And do you think pets help you?0
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I owe it all to me... I'm the one that took control of my life, finally... but I do owe a debt of gratitude to my constant and uncomplaining running partner Kady - more formally, Kady The Wonder Dog. She's run with me on almost every single kilometer of the 1,105 km since I started last fall. Good dog!
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Kady likes to come with me because of the squirrel potential in the forest. They've kinda clued in that they shouldn't hang out near our home! She even teachers other dogs to become squirrel addicted. True story!0
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Sadly my dog, Raymond, doesn't have the ability to run in a straight line or to keep moving without peeing for more than 100 yards so we cannot run together. We walk every day but running with him is just dangerous! just thought I'd add a pic of him because he's gorgeous!
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Yes i like to get minimum 2 dog walks a day preferably 3! we have 3 staffys and will take 1 at a time, 2 huskys are my eldest which she walks and hubby walks the other 2 huskys as to powerful for me. I really need to start walking faster or slow jog as doing this has made me fitter and my calorie burn is not as great
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Yup, I owe much of my weight loss to my dog. Probably more than that, since it was the combination of finally overcoming plantar fasciatis and getting my dog from the pound, a Corgi/heeler mix. She is the funkiest built-by-a-blind-committee best dog ever; big ears, short legs, Corgis just simply rock. We go out every single morning in the woods, where she's free to roam on a trail while I hike along.
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Picked our dog up from the vet wedn.... broke his leg...
so sad my summer evening walking buddy is out of commission for 6-8 weeks.
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I've always really liked working dog breeds and I've always wanted an Australian Shepherd or a Blue Heeler, but they need a lot of exercise I hope to be fit enough one day (and have my own house with a yard of course) to have one and be able to jog daily to keep both me and my doggy fit and healthy
I know I'd be so much more motivated if I had a dog who needed to be exercised0 -
Kids!!! We have 4 of them and none of them can sit still for more than a milisecond. We don't even try to watch movies anymore cause every other second we've got a child going "come here, come here", or "I need to talkt o you", or "I gotta show you something". They are 3, 5, 8, and 13 which = handful 0
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I have a Rottweiler thats always ready fot a brisk walk ! Its definitely motivating for sure !0
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My dogs help me get exercise, they also help my portion control by eating half my plate ha-ha
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My dog makes sure I don't sit around for too long. Only problem is he doesn't lost as long in the summer heat now. In moderate weather he'll walk with me forever!0
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I wanted a collie. and I thought she was a collie spaniel mix. nope collie/border collie. 2 times the collie energy. collie squared.
I've committed myself to her getting all the exercise she needs but truth is I think she could still use more
we are working on the running and not sniffing everything
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She also makes me explore new places because we both get bored always walking in the same paths.
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Here is Spike. She is too small to run with me, but I have carried her in my bag with me for the last 14 years.
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My girls keep me company on a walk, and the little black dog pulls all the dog food (and my daughter) home in the dog cart when we run down the street for groceries. They work very hard to keep the "pink puppy" safe from harm and with the rest of the pack.0 -
My girl Sophie passed away about two weeks ago; it used to really annoy me when she'd want 4 walks a night, or to go out every 90 minutes on the weekends ("I forgot to sniff something, can we go back out to make sure it's still there?"), but right now I really miss it. Evening walks were always a nice way to clear my head. I miss my running coach!0
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I can't get my photo to attach but there is a pic in my profile of my dog, Roxie, kayaking with me. She goes with me regularly! I've tried her on my paddle board but she was restless so that will have to wait until my balance is a little more developed and sure. I love all the dog photos/posts! 0
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theSophiemeister wrote: »My girl Sophie passed away about two weeks ago; it used to really annoy me when she'd want 4 walks a night, or to go out every 90 minutes on the weekends ("I forgot to sniff something, can we go back out to make sure it's still there?"), but right now I really miss it. Evening walks were always a nice way to clear my head. I miss my running coach!
You have my sympathies on your loss. My old guy passed away a week ago today. I'm lost without the routine of walking him several times a day.0 -
He's the only reason I do cardio.
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I am totally loving all these dog photos. So heartwarming to see the love for these animals from the MFP family. My corgi mix (above), when in the forest, picks up these logs--these are not sticks, mind you, but LOGS--and carries them for a long ways. I don't understand that compulsion to have her mouth open about 90 degrees, can't breathe right because this huge thing is in her mouth...but she does it all the time. I say it's her version of "lifting heavy" and it motivates me to lift as well as walk!0
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theSophiemeister wrote: »My girl Sophie passed away about two weeks ago; it used to really annoy me when she'd want 4 walks a night, or to go out every 90 minutes on the weekends ("I forgot to sniff something, can we go back out to make sure it's still there?"), but right now I really miss it. Evening walks were always a nice way to clear my head. I miss my running coach!
I very sorry for your loss. We just found out last week our 13 year old beagle Pete has terminal cancer. We've been through a lot together and it's tough knowing what's coming. He's always been one to have to stop 25 times to pee or chase a squirrel so he was never an ideal running partner. Plus, he prances more than runs but he is still my Petey Pete.0 -
They're all so cute! My girl does not run with me. She's an 8 year old English Mastiff with hip issues. But, I just want to share a pic... Antigone Grace
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I_Will_End_You wrote: »He's the only reason I do cardio.
OMG, what a cutie. I would totally cardio for that face.
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theSophiemeister wrote: »My girl Sophie passed away about two weeks ago; it used to really annoy me when she'd want 4 walks a night, or to go out every 90 minutes on the weekends ("I forgot to sniff something, can we go back out to make sure it's still there?"), but right now I really miss it. Evening walks were always a nice way to clear my head. I miss my running coach!
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Thanks all Sorry to hear that about Pete, @ladybg81
Sophie Meister ready for a run!
She was quite the happy camper after hikes or runs!
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[quote=Sadly my dog, Raymond, doesn't have the ability to run in a straight line or to keep moving without peeing for more than 100 yards so we cannot run together. We walk every day but running with him is just dangerous! just thought I'd add a pic of him because he's gorgeous!
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Raymond is very handsome! When my Angus and Pork Chop aren't lounging, both are a tripping hazard to run with! Apparently herding dogs do better at running. Any workout on the floor is rather challenging! At least the tugs toys and ball wrestling give me some hand and core work.
It's great to see the adorable and loved fur kids. It's hard when they are gone from our world.0
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