Pooch to 5k
Running with dogs
Q: I’ve been looking around for suggestions that might help me and my 4yo whippet. She’s been with me just 6 months and is healthy and active and great on the lead. We’ve been working up to running 5km together (I’m a slow half-marathon runner, my 5km time is 25-30 mins). She runs beautifully for …
If you’d love to be involved in the care of shelter dogs but aren’t able to adopt or volunteer as a staff member, shelter dog running may be perfect for you. There aren’t many of us who wouldn’t benefit from a little extra exercise, and dogs are no exception. The problem is that many shelter …
There’s no better workout buddy than your ultra-supportive best friend. All the more so when that best friend nearly jumps out of his skin with excitement every time you reach for your running shoes or get halfway through the phrase, “Do you want to go for a…” But running with your dog doesn’t come without …
So, you’ve decided that you and your dog need to start a running program to get fit, become more active and to enjoy the fresh air. Great, maybe you’ve joined a Pooch to 5k training group, or you might be doing it on your own. Unfortunately this morning it’s raining, horrible weather for running. Or …
So you want your dog to be your running buddy, but where to start? Before you start your workout routine, it’s important to make sure that you have the correct equipment to make running enjoyable for both you and your dog! Your dog can greatly affect your health as your running partner! Collars The type of …
Last month our family participated in the Caloundra Foreshore Fun Run. Organised by the Our Lady of the Rosary school as a fund-raiser, the event incorporates a 10km and a 3km run and a non-competitive 3km walk. While not strictly on the foreshore, for most of the race the foreshore is in sight. Last year …