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I promised Molly that in her passing I would spend more time with Rocky, training him in becoming a great dog and getting him as close to her level of awesomeness as I could. I've taken care of him, ensuring him a healthy, happy life while always keeping a distance for fear of making Molly feel abandoned or ignored. Rocky turned 3 this past October, and I see a lot of promise in him if I just steer him in the right direction so I made a promise that I would train him into becoming my running partner though I was concerned because he is very sporadic and nuts on a leash. Tonight I took him for a 2 mile run and was amazed at how well he did, he was a bit confused at first, not knowing how to "set" his speed with me but by mile 2 he settled in right next to me at a trot and kept it up. I think he could have gone 3 or 4 miles but I don't want to push him yet. I am excited, I look back wishing I had started running 6 or 8 years ago when Molly was young and could have handled 5-10 miles no problem but I am going to try and make it up to her by bonding with Rocky and exploiting his potential. Here are a few pics of him, and her together.
2013 Races:
Go! St. Louis Half Marathon - April 7, 2013 - 2:18:28 (10:32 min/mile)
Newburgh Rivertown Trail 5k - May 4, 2013 - 25:26 (8:12 min/mile) 1st AG
YMCA 5k on the Runway - May 11, 2013 (Goal: 26:59) - Time: 26:40 / 8:38 min/mile pace
Bad Ass
Awwwww. So cute. Hope he makes a great running partner.
DamarisMarathon Maniac, Ultra Runner
PRs: 24:57 (5K); 51:25 (10K); 42:46 (5 Miles); 2:04:31 (HM); 4:34:09 (Marathon); 8:00 (Trail 50K)
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Damaris Runs with Asthma
I think he will, at least up to a 10k distance, MAYBE 9 miles but we will have to see.
Tendon Tamer
Glad you had a good run! I sometimes run with my dogs but still don't quite have the routine down yet. They really like to go, though.
Started C25K Feb. 2012! First 5K 5/1/12 32:00
Current PRs: 5K: 26:03 12/15/12 10K: 58:32 9/23/12
10M: 1:26:15 3/16/13 HM:1:56:00 4/14/13
Hope he turns out to be a wonderful running partner! Heelers are tough, stubborn buggers ... at least all of them I knew as kid were.
Wow, your dogs are gorgeous. I really want to be a thread whore and post a pic of my two running buddies, but I will refrain Maybe we should start a running buddy thread?
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Angela
I think that's a great idea.
It is a great idea
Barking Mad To Run
Beautiful dogs. So sorry for you losing Molly. I bet Rocky will really love you taking him out and have a blast. This will be therapy for him too, I bet he misses Molly also.
"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." Theodore Roosevelt
He does, she was his "sister" since he was 8 weeks old and for 3 years she had been his only canine pack mate. I was taking them to the dog park starting 2010 up until this past winter, that was the only time he would have other canine interaction. I know it must bother him too, her being gone.
SheCan
What beautiful pets. I'm really glad that you're allowing Rocky to help you through this difficult time. I'm sure he's feeling Molly's absence also. Sounds like Rocky has the potential to be a dependable running partner. Hugs to you.
Cherie
I like seeing my friends with their clothes ON!
Rocky probably needs this as much as you do.
Yay for good running partners.Both my dogs are horrible runners. One sprints from tree to tree for a very short period and then is over it. The other isn't as bad- he is a slow but steady guy- the only thing that drives me nuts is he likes to cut people off. I have actually fallen over his sorry butt while on walks. I tried running with them for a bit- but ti didnt get better so I got over it.
I think he likes it, I am not going to throw too much on him yet but he definitely has enough athletic ability to probably start with 30 minute runs 3 days a week, but I will take it slow.
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