So, my foot had been giving me grief since my last run, so I only intended to do 2 or 3 k just to ease everything out. But, it was a beautiful morning, foot felt absolutely fine while I was running (why is that?!) So I kept running to the 2 1/2k mark, turned around and ran back until the 5k was done. And amazingly I did it in 34 minutes. Times varied wildly along the route, but I wasn't taking any notice when I was running, I just like to check when I get home. Oh the dog? Another little dog off its lead, and it jumped up and tried to trip me, but today I stopped until its owner caught up and grabbed it. See, you CAN teach a Grumpy old girl new tricks π
Sneaky sunny 5k π and the dog didn't get me π - Bridge to 10K
Sneaky sunny 5k π and the dog didn't get me π
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Good bit of dog management grumps...on your part I mean! All part of running in nice places I guess. π
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I hope the owner apologised for not having it in a lead GOG.
What a great 5k GOG π fabulous time too. And where on earth did you find some sun???? Those dogs really have taken a shine to you too.
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Well done GOG! Glad that your foot's ok for running and that your DAS (dog avoidance strategy) worked π
Sounds like a great run ππ»βοΈ apart from the acrobatic dog πΆ I attract them all the time too ... they love to see how high they can get normally when they have just run through a nice muddy puddle π
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Stopping and waiting for the owner to get the dog under control is definitely the best plan, on the basis that you are unlikely to out run the dog! πββοΈππ
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Thats a great time Grumpy even with doggie help? π
I thought I saw a big dog the other day way down the lane on its own. So I stopped for a minute. Only to see its white fluffy tail.... a deer!! Silly me. π€¦π»ββοΈ got to keep out for dogs.
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π¦ wouldn't want one of those jumping up! π You never know what you're going to see when out running, it's part of the magic, I think.
Yeah π. Itβs great when you see all the wildlife that you miss in everyday life.
Well done GOG! Those dogs are a bit of a hazard! Iβm glad you have found a tactic although I would resent having to stop! I have started putting my arm out like a lollipop lady indicating βstopβ and semi-shouting NO when a dog bounds over. If the dog doesnβt get the message the owners do and they call them off pretty quickly. A slight relaxing of the arm and the βstopβ sign becomes a βthanksβ and Iβm on my way. Maybe we should start a thread of dog management tactics?! π
Lollipop lady, eh! I may have to practice the technique at home in front of the mirror. If a few of us got together it could be like a spice girls reunion. We all get to be sporty spice π