Running

I have decided that I am going to start taking Molly running with me now shes nearly 18 months. I think she will make it fun for me and vice versa!

She and I are starting slow I thought a mile or so initially and gradually build it up? Does anybody have any advice? She has a relatively good level of fitness at present.

What I also wanted to know is whether anyone had any suggestions on the best hands free leads? And do they work or are they just a fun gadget which I think I should have (like the agility tunnel hehe )

Thank you

Im just starting bike joring with my two and will be building up stamina over a few months. I think your mile or so is a perfect benchmark and work up from that.
The hands free lead is a big hit with canicross guys and as your running it should suit you well.

Haha thats all I needed to pursuade me, will order one tonight!! Although there seems to be a choice amongst that make as well, decisions decisions! Woop de woop!

Love buying gadgets but I always get told by my oh 'do you really need that?'  sometimes I do have to confess he is right and said gadget only gets used once then put in the dog bag.

I use the Buddy System Dog Leash and it works great. I have two on it and hold one for Piggie. Most times I only run with the boys as Piggie has an exercise allergy  

Lol my purchase next month is two cross back harnesses and a bungie plus a two dog gang line... cant wait....love things in the post. And the looks on my dogs faces of bloody hell whats he been buying now pmsl

Ohhhh harnesses for running! Next purchase lol

Hoping to get the bikes out soon and start taking Tommy cycling , don't think Tilly is up to it these days as her build , though she isn't chubby, seems to put her out of breath quite quickly

All sounds like great fun guys

Ooh too energetic for me, I will stick to walking.
Good on you all though!  

It looks like Amazon do a hands free dog lead, see the link below:



http://www.amazon.co.uk/Trixie-Waist-belt-lead-black/dp/B001275GYA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1381223896&sr=8-2&keywords=hands+free+leash

I always think I should do this but never do!

Found this for you though  

http://staffy-bull-terrier.com/running_with_your_staffords

I wouldn’t jog with my dog
Forced running is not to his taste
He finds it quite charming
When sniffing and marking
For walks to be fun, not a slog

I basically do caniX with my two, so they are attached to my walking belt and we go for a run, i tend to go at the middle of night so theres no people or traffic to get in the way

This company is good...

http://www.kisi.co.uk/index.php/Walking-Belts/View-all-products.html

Canicross running belt and a dual bungee lead purchased! Rather excited

Thank you for everyones replies!

And Ella we will definately be starting at odd times, the fewer people that we meet the better!

yer it makes it a hell of a lot easier

I tried this once with lexy but i jog at a slow pace but she just wants to dart on