Another question for the fitness experts (again)...
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4.2 miles not that I went out to measure a route first or anything Would probably slow me down with a dog actually stopping for poo breaks etc plus the Mrs is never going to let me have one I just know it and it will cause too many arguments.
On my route after a mile I can turn down another road which will take me down hill very steeply for a mile (again measured it) so on the way back will get knackered coming back up it. Not sure my shins are up to that yet though.
On my route after a mile I can turn down another road which will take me down hill very steeply for a mile (again measured it) so on the way back will get knackered coming back up it. Not sure my shins are up to that yet though.
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Yeah don't overdo it - shin pain is a real bugger but you usually get over it quickly enough.
I probably run faster with the dog because she's so damn fit! She just catches me up if she goes for a cr4p. It also means you HAVE to go out every day, come rain or shine (or snow!).
I really do think a dog improves your life SO much!
I probably run faster with the dog because she's so damn fit! She just catches me up if she goes for a cr4p. It also means you HAVE to go out every day, come rain or shine (or snow!).
I really do think a dog improves your life SO much!
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I had dogs all my life (parents had a Golden Retriever when I was born who guarded me like his own possession apparently and I was gutted when he died when I was 11) until the age of 24 when the family Labrador died and my Dad has never got another one due to the heartache and responsibility. I've always wanted one since but only now do I have a lifestyle that could look after a dog, i.e settled family home and me working from home at least 3 days a week. However although the Mrs loves dogs too she thinks it's too much with 2 young children in the house and that we shouldn't get a dog It has to be a joint decision to get a dog so I can't see it happening.
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I'd work on it! A lab is so child friendly and the kid's lives will be enhanced too. Get them to help train it and they'll experience some proper responsibility.
Plus kids love puppies!
Ours is great with our 4 month old baby.
Plus kids love puppies!
Ours is great with our 4 month old baby.
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Unfortunately a Lab is too big so if anything will be a small dog such as Cocker Spaniel.
Anyway did the 4.2 miles today in 57 minutes. One calf muscle and one Achilles heel are really feeling it but got to go to the office tomorrow so will be another rest day anyway.
Anyway did the 4.2 miles today in 57 minutes. One calf muscle and one Achilles heel are really feeling it but got to go to the office tomorrow so will be another rest day anyway.
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Keep stretching it out every hour or so. That's quick walking though!
Any spaniel is good - they are "medium" sized dogs though.
As I said, work on it if you want one - they are the best things ever (after kids of course!)
Any spaniel is good - they are "medium" sized dogs though.
As I said, work on it if you want one - they are the best things ever (after kids of course!)
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Thanks, will keep stretching them as really ache now. I'm pretty much flat out walking with what I can maintain and not looking like one of those power walkers lol. It's all pretty much flat, any gradients are low and and long so about as flat as I could expect. When I change to the huge hill it will take me a lot longer I think as coming up it will be a nightmare. Not sure whether it will burn many more calories so will only do it if there is a benefit from it.
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Well changing pace is brilliant for fitness. My run is very hilly so some if it is flat out, some a lot slower - but it means variable effort which is good for your cardio system. I'd go for the hill if you can. Also a lot more effort going down one than you think - plus hills use different muscles.
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