Wednesday: 5 miles on the treadmill. I love AC.
Friday: 45 minute on the trail. This run was hard. Usually when I hit the 45 minute point my training plan calls for I end up just going a couple more minutes until I make it 5 miles. Not this time. I couldn't wait to be done.
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| The pups ran around a lot on Friday, too! We were all very sleepy at the end of the night! |
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: Running Streak Mile.
Total Weekly Miles: 12.6
Total Training Plan Miles: 63.85
I took Saturday and Sunday completely off. I was feeling a little achey and it was wonderful having a couple of days off. I had a 6 miler on the calendar, but moved it to Monday (and checked it off yesterday!).
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| Cream says the best places to rest are the tiniest corners possible. |
This week has been a fun one despite the less than stellar runs. I had my sweet foster girl for the majority of the week, and I loved every crazy minute of having her. Guys, she is the funniest dog I've ever met. Before I took her to the adoption event she started her crazy run and hide the toys game. I found 12 toys in my bed when I finally got her to calm down a little. She really loved the huge zebra toy Maddux got for Christmas!
I got emotional as I said goodbye to her when she headed back to the boarding facility. I know that she had to go back because of my travel schedule the next few weeks, but I hated saying goodbye knowing that she hadn't found a family yet. Keep your fingers crossed for my girl! She's shy when you first meet her, but it doesn't last long. She is going to make a family very lucky! To find out more about Cream visit Lucky Dog Animal Rescue's website. Cream has asked me to tell her future family that she really loves toys and would like a huge basket like her foster brother Maddux!
How did your week in training go? Have you ever fostered? Does it ever get easier to say goodbye?! I think any dog I have over 24 hours is going to make me cry when I say goodbye!
I'm impressed Maddux's zebra is still full length! How does it's face look?
ReplyDeleteI know! The face is intact! It's a miracle! :-)
DeleteI really would like to foster but now that our dog is really sick, its not a possibility but I may look into it later, its such a sweet thing to do, although I can imagine saying goodbye is really tough!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry your pup isn't doing well :-( I know that's hard!
Deletei've never fostered but have thought about it many times. i'm concerned i'd end up keeping the pup and we can't have two dogs where we are right now. i love the pics of cream, what a cutie!
ReplyDeleteHaha, trust me, the thought of keeping them has crossed my mind with all three! The biggest thing that's helped me is just constantly reminding myself that my home isn't the best place for them right now. Plus, when you see their happy families it makes it worth it :-)
DeleteI am the same way about time. I'm a first-grade teacher and I push everything back because I know I have all day! Crazy, right? I also take naps almost every single day.
ReplyDeleteSummer naps are wonderful :-) And you're right, it's so hard to wake up early when the whole day is there!
DeleteAww yay!!! I'm so happy you stopped by my blog (Lil Mys Ninja) because I'm excited to see that you foster too! I've been volunteering at my local rescue shelter and fostering for two years now. I will never forget the one foster that made me cry so much. We actually had her for almost two months, maybe. That was a long time because most of our fosters are two - three weeks tops. What makes it easier for me is knowing that we've helped them and they're moving on to find their furever home!! Not to mention that I'm always excited for the next foster dog to come home with me! :)
ReplyDeleteYeah, I think they end up where they are supposed to, but I'll probably be stopping by your blog for some emotional support after each one haha!
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