If you’ve been running and walking with friends or family, you know the pleasure of their companionship. You also know the problems.
Family and friends can show up late, argue about which route to take, or cancel completely. A dog never will.
On days when the weather is not ideal, on days when you don’t feel like going, and every other day, your canine companion will be there, leash in mouth, urging you to get started.
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Dogs love to run. The only time they will complain is when you don’t run at all. Runner Kevin Helliker says that’s the type of push that personal trainers charge money for.
Your dog also provides a measure of protection on your route and companionship.
In his book and on his DVD called, The Loneliness of the Distance Runner, Michael Redgrave writes that during a long run blissful solitude begins to feel lonely and isolated.
If your dog hasn’t run much before, start him on shorter runs. In hot weather, watch for signs of exhaustion. Carry water for you and your dog. Avoid hot blacktop. Make sure the dog has no food for at least an hour before the run.
Dog psychologists say most doggie behavior problems disappear when the dog has an opportunity to get outdoors and run regularly. Dogs need exercise. So do you.
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