Advice on running with your dog
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Aug 2013
1:44pm, 19 Aug 2013
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louismaxy
Ha like said in the OP I'm already covering 5 miles no sweat, just I realise that the jump up to 46 is hugh but not sure if possible? I don't want to injury him, at the very least I want to get him fit. As for ultras I done a few now and love them, rather do an ultra than a marathon any day (marathons are hard work!!) |
Aug 2013
1:50pm, 19 Aug 2013
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Nick Cook
You may need to check the race regulations to see if dogs are allowed. I know some races don't allow them. Personally I hate having a dog trying to trip me up when I'm in a race. |
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Aug 2013
1:57pm, 19 Aug 2013
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louismaxy
All good in the Green Man. Was one of the attractions of entering (that and being on my door step)
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Aug 2013
3:05pm, 19 Aug 2013
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slowcat
I run with my dog four times a week, leaving my long for me...she is fine. As long as you build up the miles with the dogs as you would for yourself I don't see it being a problem. Once mine has done her doggy stuff she rarely stops. In fact I think she has helped my speed as she barks when I am not going fast enough. I have her on a hands free lead so the only hazard is when we go opposite sides of a post, especially in the winter when we can't stop as easily. However I have not taken her more then 10 miles I know she would last.
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Aug 2013
4:15pm, 19 Aug 2013
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Padidass
runnersworld.com I think you'll run out of time.... this link suggests adding an extra 5 minutes per week of training.... |
Aug 2013
5:59pm, 19 Aug 2013
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susietwoshoes
I run with my dog, a lab, very short distances on road and longer distances off road. The furthest she's been is 11 miles, which was off lead so probably more for her. Ive got to admit I'm not that keen on dogs doing long distance on road and on lead. When i first got Kona I had an ambition to do That's Lyth with her, but for various reasons it's not come off yet. My friend runs with 2 Collies, long distance but they have been doing it for years and are well conditioned to it. I know when I did Lakeland 50 someone started with a Lab which I felt was going to suffer as it didn't look very fit, however there's a chap who runs with a Husky type who can go for miles and miles and miles and gets huffy if his owner has to stop or retire. What I would do first if the dog hasn't done much before is get a vet check and then start slow and short and build up just like a novice runner.
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Aug 2013
6:51pm, 19 Aug 2013
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louismaxy
He does love running, always has and since he lost his balls there's nothing he like better than chasing them now!! This is probably too big an ask for him and ideally I would love to get some kind of collie x lab from about a year old. Circumstances are now such that this is not on the cards. Nevertheless if anything comes out of this is that we get to spend more time together out on the trail building up very slowly, and as an aside he is also about the same age as me in doggie years 43) Once again thanks for all your input !! |
Aug 2013
9:15pm, 19 Aug 2013
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geordiegirl
I'm sure he will love being out running with you, there is a riot in our house the minute my running kit comes out. Sad thing is our little pup (well she's 3) has suffered from ruptured a disc in her back (ruptured twice god love her) so she cannot run now. BUT she is back to being able to walk and I dare say in the future she will run with us again. Build him up slowly and you will have a running partner for life, and you get to spend quality time with your bezzie 4 legged mate. Look forward to hearing how he gets on. |
Aug 2014
3:47pm, 22 Aug 2014
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DocMoye
I didnt start running till i was passed 40.....so maybe i can relate to your dog!! I run with my lab usually a combo of on and off lead, she is very very fit and has been running with me since she was just over a year. I would only run with her 3 or max 4 times a week, and have never done more than 13 miles with her (she was fine with that but was slowing up a bit by the end) Even on trails as opposed to tarmac you have to consider wear on their pads with high mileage. I used to have huskies which have huge endurance but the limit for them again was often the wear on their feet.....long trail (as opposed to snow) runs they had to wear boots. so insummary I keep the dog for keeping me company on the fun stuff and do the fast and hard stuff by myself, or loop round and drop her home half way through the run |
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Aug 2014
4:12pm, 22 Aug 2014
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Tarahumara
I have a very fit springer who is used to running and he bottoms out at about 17 miles... Dogs like Labradors aren't really built for distance.
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