6/1/11

National Running Day

In honor of National Running Day (which I hope is actually International Running Day because I am from Canada eh?!) I thought I would share this with you:

Running Lessons We Can Learn from Dogs

  • Care-free running is what its all about. Run straight, turn left, stop to smell some flowers. The point is to run because you can. Stop worrying about it so much!


  • Plaster on a smile while you run; just the sheer fact that you are acting happy will make you feel happy


  • Find a running group. The time flys by when you run with others and hey, maybe you'll make some really great friends out of the deal.


  • If you do have some running buddies remember to motivate them whenever they need it. One day you might want to take a mid-run nap and their words of encouragement will come in handy


  • Don't be afraid to breathe loud, sweat or grunt if you need to. You're working hard and people respect that!


  • Always remember to rest with the same deterimination that you run with. Its perfectly okay to take a day (or three) off if you need it. You earned the down time.

  • And most of all, don't forget to share all the happy endorphins with all your friends and loved ones. I bet they'll reciprocate


Happy running everyone!



So tell me, did you go for a run today? What's the biggest lesson you've learned from a furry friend?
Posted by Samantha
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7 comments:

  1. CynthiaJune 1, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Is that Barkley!? He looks so happy :)

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  2. stoppingfordaisiesJune 1, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    Aw great lessons... and cute dog! I did go for a run today...new toys called for it! And my cat taught me to sleep more?

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  3. TiffanyJune 2, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    Happy Running Day! I went for a 4 miler :)

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  4. TravelbugJune 2, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Awwwww this is such a great post!!!
    My dog is my most favourite running partner
    I'm still dealing with a shin issue so i went for a 1.5 hour hike yesterday instead of a run
    My fur baby has taught me unconditional love and that nothing beats playing hide and seek in bed with my BF and her on lazy sunday mornings :o)

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  5. Elizabeth @ RunWithSneakers.comJune 2, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Great post. I think we should all take a "mid-run nap" (haha), and then get up and run, run, run some more.

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  6. Allison @ PickyEatingRDJune 2, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Gahhh such cute puppies! I was never a dog person until I lived with one. I never understood how people could say they are like people but THEY ARE!

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  7. TheRavenousMommyJune 2, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Your dog is SO adorable! I did go for a run today (not yesterday though, whoops). I did a nice & easy 3 miles :)

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