[NAGDU] Participating in a 5K walk/run?

[Daryl Marie]

I run regularly with my dog (the longest distance being a 14K training run, just to see if we could).
The short answer to the question if dogs can run at a fast speed and long distances is... it depends.Just like with people, a dog will need to build up endurance to guide-run that distance. I chose to run with my dog because she was already trying to pull me along everywhere, so I figured I could channel her speed into my desire to run with her. Best decision I ever made as a handler.That being said, not all dogs are cut out to run fast (and "fast" is a relative term, anyway). Depending on your speed and how quick your dog's regular guiding movements are, it may or may not be a good decision.I'd be happy to discuss further. :, because this post is plenty long...)As to the original question, a few things I've learned about 5K run/walks:1) They are usually dog-friendly, so heads-up for dog distractions if that's a thing for your guide.2) If you're used to walking long distances, a 5K walk - even in a big group - should be fine.3) I've always gone with friends, and that tends to keep the freakouts about blindness to a minimum.
Daryl----- Original Message -----
From: Ryan Boudwin via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Ryan Boudwin <ryanboudwin at gmail.com>, Tracy Carcione <carcione at access.net>
Sent: Thu, 29 Mar 2018 08:01:01 -0600 (MDT)
Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Participating in a 5K walk/run?

Is it feasible to run at a quick pace with a guide dog?

I have always preferred running outside to running on a treadmill.

On Thu, Mar 29, 2018 at 7:57 AM Tracy Carcione via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> 5K isn't all that far, especially if a dog is used to a good, long walk.
> It
> shouldn't be too hot this time of year, either.
> You could bring some water, and a folding dish, in case the dog needs
> water.
>
> I remember participating in charity walks with my dog years ago. Other
> people got all in a steam because those of us with dogs bounded along at
> our
> usual brisk speed, and some of the sighted people thought all us blind
> folks
> should all stay together. But, since some of your group will be running,
> that shouldn't come up.
> Tracy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2018 9:48 AM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Cc: Miranda B.
> Subject: [NAGDU] Participating in a 5K walk/run?
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> My husband and I have the opportunity to participate in a 5K walk/run in
> April. We would not be running, but we're wondering if any of you have
> walked in such an event with your dog? We will have friends participating
> with us, and we would ensure that someone would be walking that we know.
> Andy has been partnered with his dog since July 2017, and they walk
> approximately 3 miles to and from Walgreens multiple times per week. I
> won't
> have my dog prior to the event this year, but I'm curious as to your
> thoughts myself for future reference.
>
> Thanks, and have a wonderful weekend!
>
>
>
> Best wishes, Miranda
>
>
>
>
>
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