dog = inspiration

mszSHOGAN
mszSHOGAN Posts: 2,277 Member
edited September 2024 in Chit-Chat
After a while of telling myself that I was going to work myself up to taking my dogs for runs to exercise both them and myself I finally did it today. I was proud of myself for getting out there - but then when I realized how my dog was slowly trotting beside me while I was practically giving it my all I thought to myself "I'm pretty pathetic" - then to make matters worse when I picked up my pace and my dog actually started running (and was getting pulled back by me pulling his leash because I could barely keep up) he turned his head and gave me this "I thought you said we were going for a run?" look. At that exact moment I decided that I WILL work myself up to keep up with him and his pace. (Keep in the one I took with me is a 9 month old pit bull bursting with energy) so I def have a challenge ahead!

Whats the best way to ease myself into a running routine. I found I could only run for about 5 minutes, and then I would walk at a fast pace. Should I continue to do that and gradually add more running/less walking time? I never was one for runnin - but I want to be! Any advice?

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  • Heather125
    Heather125 Posts: 433 Member
    I'm not much of a runner myself but it sounds like your puppy will do your training for you shame I can't do that with my cats:laugh:
  • mkoff32
    mkoff32 Posts: 88 Member
    Good for you! When I try and run with my dog he zig zags in front of my and I end up on the pavement. :laugh:
  • mszSHOGAN
    mszSHOGAN Posts: 2,277 Member
    Good for you! When I try and run with my dog he zig zags in front of my and I end up on the pavement. :laugh:

    My dogs used to not be so good on the leash either but I got into watching "The Dog Whisperer" and I've used a lot of the techniques on my dogs and YOU WOULD NOT BELIEVE HOW MUCH BETTER THEY ARE. Don't get me wrong, there are here and there occasions where the dog will get frustrated, but for the most part my dog is right by my side (where he should be). Look into it....
  • mkoff32
    mkoff32 Posts: 88 Member
    I watch Caesar a lot too. I've tried some of his tricks... like claiming the door and being the first to walk out. That didn't go so well. As soon as he know's he's going out he pushes his way by me and off we go. I've tried short leashing him to keep him by my side, but he chokes himself!
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,458 Member
    Whats the best way to ease myself into a running routine. I found I could only run for about 5 minutes, and then I would walk at a fast pace. Should I continue to do that and gradually add more running/less walking time? I never was one for runnin - but I want to be! Any advice

    The "Couch to 5K" program is the best. Check it out. There is a lot of free info including a nine-week plan to get you to your first 5k run without injury - and anything you would want to know about running

    http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

    Here is a good group to hook up with here on MFP who are new and old runners. You'll learn a lot on this thread:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/48769-couch-to-5k-group-starting-monday-april-13th

    Good luck - you'll love it! :glasses:
  • mszSHOGAN
    mszSHOGAN Posts: 2,277 Member
    Whats the best way to ease myself into a running routine. I found I could only run for about 5 minutes, and then I would walk at a fast pace. Should I continue to do that and gradually add more running/less walking time? I never was one for runnin - but I want to be! Any advice

    The "Couch to 5K" program is the best. Check it out. There is a lot of free info including a nine-week plan to get you to your first 5k run without injury - and anything you would want to know about running

    http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

    Here is a good group to hook up with here on MFP who are new and old runners. You'll learn a lot on this thread:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/48769-couch-to-5k-group-starting-monday-april-13th

    Good luck - you'll love it! :glasses:



    THANKS! :wink:
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    http://gymboss.com/learnToRun.html

    I found this page, which is selling their product, but also has a training guide which I started today!!
  • mszSHOGAN
    mszSHOGAN Posts: 2,277 Member
    I watch Caesar a lot too. I've tried some of his tricks... like claiming the door and being the first to walk out. That didn't go so well. As soon as he know's he's going out he pushes his way by me and off we go. I've tried short leashing him to keep him by my side, but he chokes himself!


    How old is your dog? Maybe he doesn't take you seriously and is "stuck in his ways" if he's an older dog. I have found when I'm not calm/assertive and get mad and yell my dogs DO NOT respond. Their both pups though (9 months and 3 months) so maybe I've bee successful because I started training them in this way since I've had them. I'd say to stick with it and keep trying!
  • mkoff32
    mkoff32 Posts: 88 Member
    I watch Caesar a lot too. I've tried some of his tricks... like claiming the door and being the first to walk out. That didn't go so well. As soon as he know's he's going out he pushes his way by me and off we go. I've tried short leashing him to keep him by my side, but he chokes himself!


    How old is your dog? Maybe he doesn't take you seriously and is "stuck in his ways" if he's an older dog. I have found when I'm not calm/assertive and get mad and yell my dogs DO NOT respond. Their both pups though (9 months and 3 months) so maybe I've bee successful because I started training them in this way since I've had them. I'd say to stick with it and keep trying!

    My guy will be 4 in April.
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