This is the biggest reason why I decided to get back into training and actually put in the work this spring - racing is fun! Especially racing with our dogs! This morning's Dash for Dogs 5k did not disappoint. We got to visit with our friends, meet lots of other dogs, and run along a beautiful trail that followed the river on a gorgeous day. What more could you ask for? Buffy & I paced it as well as we could and ran 99% of it.

We stopped & got off the trail in order to take pictures without distracting Ed & George from their goal - winning Top Dog!

 I'm so proud of them. An out and back course isn't in George's wheelhouse because of all the other dogs and runners coming at him(he gets nervous), and Ed's really worked hard to increase his speed in order to sprint past his competition.

It's been a while! Our only other stop was at the turn around point for a drink, and then a quick pit stop. I was pleased, and other runners actually commented on it. Slow & steady might not actually win anything, but it'll get you there in the end, with enough energy left to pick up the pace at the end to finish fast! 

Thank you Lynda for some of these pictures & Ed for coming out on course to take pictures of our finish. Loved running with Casey & Brie again today. It's been too long! As always - thank you to Nooksack Racing for the best gear! I can't wait for the next one!!