[nagdu] Running

[Margo and Arrow]

when we run, we don't run for very long.  We usually stroll.

Margo and Arrow
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cindy Ray" <cindyray at gmail.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 5:12 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Running


>I heard some dog people not from training schools say that dogs aren't 
>meant to run that way. I.E. if you are running and encouraging a dog to run 
>it could drop dead from just trying to please you. However, I should think 
>maybe a dog could work up to it. They usually run in bursts. Otherj than 
>that, if you are really running, you would have to rehearse with it getting 
>around obstacles without maybe stopping and you having the good reflexes to 
>do it. Would you think you would want someone to spot you to see if you are 
>doing things that could be a problem from their perspective. I am finding 
>my best way to run so far is if I am hanging on to a bungie cord or 
>resistance bands and going ahead of a person running with me. I think most 
>marathons and 5Ks are not where there are curbs but, rather, in streets and 
>roads that get closed, though I may be clear off on that one.
>
> Cindy
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