Cinnabar’s speed versus what he sees…
Certain things inspire my dog, and certain things don’t. Can you guess what he likes?
Pooch to 5k
Running with dogs
Category: General
Easy, cheap, and cold.
No, I’m not talking about my past life as a contract killer… If you get injured, the acronym you use to remember the treatment regime is R.I.C.E.R. This stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation, and Refer. They’re all pretty obvious, maybe except for refer – it means to see a doctor if it is serious, …
SPI Belt Lead with Pocket
I recently saw the SPI Belt Dog Lead with Pocket at the Brisbane Twilight Half Marathon’s race expo, and straight away I thought it was a great idea. An elastic zippered bag attached to the side of a dog lead for carrying, according to them, keys, phone, and cash; according to me, essential dog needs …
Brisbane Twilight Half Marathon – with dogs!
On Sunday 18 March 2012 Audrey and I did something no-one else in Brisbane has done, as far as we know. We took our dogs Guinness and Cinnabar into the Twilight Half Marathon. OK, so maybe it’s not up there with Kathrine Switzer’s first running of the Boston Marathon, but for us, it represents a …
They know…
So the other night I went for a run with Sinner (Rediron Cynosure, or Cinnabar if he’s been naughty). As I have a big run coming up, I decided not to go too far with him. He’s capable of a half marathon, and habitually I do a very hilly 12km with him around Mt Mee. …
A Treadmill for your Dog!
I am the proud owner of a treadmill, and I love it when it’s too hot, too rainy or just too inconvenient to get out for a run. It doesn’t do my dog any good, but it keeps me fit. You may be surprised to learn that treadmills are now available for dogs, for the …