Hello, Hakuna Matata and thank you for hosting this meet-and-greet with the photogenic pooches!
I thought I'd bring some special treats for all your pooches. Yes, these are all doggie treats!
I don't have any pups myself--two cats in a small apartment--but I'm lucky enough to live in an area of Pgh that's very dog friendly. I live near Frick Park, with some areas being leash-free, and acres and acres of green space and trails. I live in Squirrel Hill, which has tons of dog lovers. But it's the neighborhood right next door--Regent Square--that is dog nirvana. There's even a hair salon there (for humans) that sells doggie shampoo and conditioner. I'm also very proud of our
Animal Rescue League. And I haven't done any yet, but we do have the occasional 5K that's open to dogs.
Connie: Thanks for the invite! Good luck and have a great time in Little Rock! I'm all for the Girls Weekends! And you and Susie will have a great time--try not to get in too much trouble, you hear?
Mary: Welcome back home! There's nothing like sleeping in one's own bed!
Syko: What a fun picture of your princess! Love the expression on her face.
Dave: I can see why Erica fell in love with "the vicious creature."
I take it your area has several dog-friendly events, as well? Thanks for starting the new walker thread. I know a lot of our new WISHmates will appreciate the community! (And thanks to Tracy for bumping the old one!)
Margie: That's a great, all-around WO routine you've got going.
I use an elliptical on my XT days and substituted it in the late fall when an injury prevented me from all-out training for the marathon. I'm not sure if it negatively affected my stride--I ended up walking most of the marathon--but I do believe it was good to keep my cardio endurance up with no impact. Wish I could be of more help.
Jennifer: WTG on your 4 1/2 miles!
Scott: Good job with the fat burner program. I don't like hitting the incline on the TM, but it does make a difference. Hope your snow melts soon!
Lily: Kirby looks ready to paint the town red! I'd imagine 2 miles is really good exercise for him. (Somehow I'd imagined him as a BIG dog when you've talked about him before. Probably because he's got a big heart.)
Maura: Buddy has that inquisitive look I associate with labs. And looks ready to go for a run at a moment's notice, too. The M & Ms? Must be a great story there.
Marci: Hey, why does "pet the pups" sound a little PG-13 rated?
(I know, it's my hearing.)
Jeanne: Stitch looks soooooo comfortable and contented. Must be because he loves his Christmas sweater. (And maybe all the holiday treats.) You're a good grandma.
Corinna: Skippy looks very calm and meditative in that first post. Not at all bouncing off the walls that way I imagined. He's obviously very image conscious.
Jack: Awwww. Lady Belle and Max have the same expression on their faces! My cats are siblings, too, from a rescue although they looking nothing alike. My cats would also like to chase rabbits, in theory, but unlike Lady Belle and Max I don't think they could quite work up the energy. Those two look like bundles of running fun!
I ordered the book you recommended from Amazon last night - "Weightlifting for Dummies." 3rd edition
