Comments on I Keep Running: Pullman Winter Ultra #1 - race report

@"Unknown"- As far as training Sadie for...

2012-01-09T08:52:53.153-08:00

@"Unknown"-
As far as training Sadie for a marathon -- I just run her with me on all my training runs. I don't think there's a trick other than making sure she puts in the training miles too. She started training with me when I was training for my first marathon, so she built up mileage slowly just as I did.

I think as long as your dog can hang with you on your weekly long runs then she'll be fine when you finally do the marathon. And she'll love it I'm sure. :)

I don't do anything fancy for nutrition. I'll give her extra food after our long runs, but no special diet or anything.

When we do our long runs I try to make sure there are creeks or rivers that she can dip into when she needs water. She runs off-leash in the mountains, so she'll get water on her own as we pass creeks. If there aren't water sources on a particular route, then I'll carry extra water for her and a collapsable bowl. My general rule is: If I'm getting thirsty, then she's probably at least a little bit thirsty too.

I'll bring treats for her too on the long runs, so while I'm downing a GU she'll get a snack.

Hope this helps!

Scott

Hi Scott, I found your blog from RunnersWorld. I h...

2012-01-06T15:25:01.199-08:00

Hi Scott,
I found your blog from RunnersWorld. I have a Border Collie I have been running with for almost a year now. I want to run a marathon with her and I want to make sure I don't 'kill' her along the way. Any advice on nutrition or training for a dog? I worry about her not being able to tell me if she is tired/thirsty/hungry, etc.
I am sure she would tell me that I am the one holding her back though!

Dr. J -- I did Comrades in 2009 and LOVED it!

2012-01-05T10:49:55.312-08:00

Dr. J -- I did Comrades in 2009 and LOVED it!

Impressive! I've been running for over 30 yea...

2012-01-04T10:17:34.622-08:00

Impressive!

I've been running for over 30 years almost every day with probably over 50,000 miles behind me :-)

Have you done the Comrades? My friend Tatiana Titova told me about running that one!

Great race. Also glad Sadie is doing better. Have ...

2011-12-24T06:43:55.982-08:00

Great race. Also glad Sadie is doing better. Have a great time in Texas!!

I love Sadie. She's such a sweetheart. Merry...

2011-12-23T10:46:00.768-08:00

I love Sadie. She's such a sweetheart. Merry Christmas, and safe travels to Texas! Practice up on your Scottish while you are there ;-)

Great job, as usual! I'm sure you will have no...

2011-12-22T12:43:19.544-08:00

Great job, as usual! I'm sure you will have no problem smashing your goal time soon!

Fun!!! I think it's cool that you do this.

2011-12-22T06:43:10.656-08:00

Fun!!! I think it's cool that you do this.

Sounds like a fantastic race! Have a very festive ...

2011-12-22T02:25:54.355-08:00

Sounds like a fantastic race!
Have a very festive holiday and all the best in 2012

Scott... Thanks for hosting this race. It was fun ...

2011-12-21T16:26:24.923-08:00

Scott... Thanks for hosting this race. It was fun running with you and Sadie. Good luck at the marathon in Texas!!