That was a grand way to start 2020

[Maddee_6333]

Took my friend D’s Sprocker out with me and Merlin this morning (D’s daughter is poorly so she couldn’t come herself). We joined a local Canicross group for a 10k and then - after a brief pause so I could describe how a running harness should fit to a very new member of the group - we headed back off to do the extra to take me up to 14.5k that my HM plan had me down for today.

The route was really very flat (for a given value of flat) and if it had been a sunny day, the views would have been spectacular.

10.20k in 1:24:27 - lots of stopping to regroup/take photos/let horses walk past etc

Plus

5.03k in 35:20 - a few short pauses to check the route/make sure I was still on a Public Footpath, and hadn’t strayed onto one of the private paths that belong to the Estate.

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Fantastic start to the year. Good luck with your ½marathon training

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thank you!

[runwithdog Graduate10]

well done !! and helping a newbie.

i done dogless pr at my busy local today,there were lots of canix-ers but i am really horrified to see other dogs just running off collars.i do not think people know just how much damage can be caused to not only the windpipe but neck and shoulder too.

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10 in reply to runwithdog]

Thanks.

It is very worrying to see them doing PRs in ordinary collars (not even going to mention slip collars 😞).

[skysue16 Graduate10]

Great run, fantastic start to the New year - well done. Lovely photo of the doggies. Mr Squiggy has a hairstyle just like the Sprocker! 😂

Wishing you and your family a Happy New Year 😀

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10 in reply to skysue16]

Have to love a Spanner with a top knot 😍

Happy New Year 🥳

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Great running with the dogs you're building up those running k's nicely towards your HM. 😊😊🐕🐕

P.s. I showed all my family your last photo with the dog and that fantastic medal.

[Maddee_6333 Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

We definitely are! 2x14k in a 4 days 😆

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