Unrelated News

Well we don't have to talk running all the time! :)

Husband and I got a new puppy on Thursday. He is half German Pointer, half English Pointer. He is only 8 weeks old and still floppy and tumbling all over himself but once he's a bit bigger (and better balanced!) he'll be my running buddy. Since we live kind of out of the way I don't like to run by myself, nor do I like to drive somewhere more populated every time I run.

I think we are going to name him Miles. Since he'll be going miles and miles with me.

Aw - lookit him! so sweet!!

And what a good idea - I have been wondering whether to borrow a dog to run with in the early mornings. Unfortunately I like greyhounds and they can only run about 3 miles!!

Hope you have lots of fun with your new addition to the family!

Miles is a great name! Just like that columnist in "Runners's World" magazine.

My Labrador tore her paw pads up while putting in the miles with me. So, she's out for at least 2 weeks. So between her abrasions, and my plantar faciitis, we are quite the pair. I miss her a bit, but at least I can sneak out to some no-dogs-allowed venues.

Sandy, I didn't know about the Runner's World columnist, but he must have good taste in dog names! ;)

Poor pup with torn up paws! Give her an extra kiss! Get better, both of you!

Lyzzy, I thought about a Greyhound but their shorter distance abilities was definitely a drawback. I hadn't really planned on getting a Pointer, but friends bred them and were giving away the pups. Since they are great runners, smart, and friendly we decided it was a good match. The furthest we've gone so far is two laps around the yard, but that was for learning good leash manners.

All is well with HRH Sandy (my dog). I run and she walks along next to me.

'Tho', I wish I was all done with this #$@&**& stiff, achy, burning, bilateral PF.

Hey, does anyone know a surgeon who could chop off my heels and replace 'em with rollers?

Oh, well, one-day-at-a-time, as the drunks say. If I increase mileage and it gets worse, I'll switch to reading.

I ran in Holyrood Park in Edinburgh yesterday - man, that's steep. Lots of lovely dogs out walking, didn't see any running ones though!

If ... it gets worse, I'll switch to reading

lol! Very good, Sandy! Sounds like a good plan to me. :)

Miles and I have been doing lots of run/walks. He's 12 weeks old now, so still much to young for any kind of distance. We ran/walked about three-quarters of a mile this afternoon.

This has nothing to do with dogs or running, so it is certainly "unrelated news," but I wanted to share that husband and I are expecting our first child in October! :D

Ooh Lefty, exciting news! Are you going to keep on running for a while?

I'll keep running as long as it's comfortable. I'm sure at some point the weight of baby-belly will make me switch to walking, but I'm still running for now!

Two weeks to due date! I'm mostly walking at this point. I can jog short stretches, but I haven't "gone running" in a couple of weeks now. I feel great though, so I think all the running earlier has been beneficial!

Hey Lefty! I've been thinking of you and wondering how you're doing. Wishing you much happiness as your due date gets closer. I know you will experience much joy. And I bet you will bounce back quickly thanks to the running.

Off on Tuesday to our daughter's wedding in South Carolina. Remember to post pictures of your new addition so all your LT fans can welcome him/her!

I've been neither running nor posting much lately! Here's why:



She was born October 14th and I am LOVING being mommy. :)

Awww - lovely! Many congratulations!