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I started with a run coach last week 🦮🏃🏼‍♀️💨 after ~self-coaching~ myself since high school aka combing through Google for random training plans, purchasing Hybrid from Natacha Oceane, and following The Lyss Method for a better part of this year, I think I’ve proven to myself that running is a hobby I can invest a tiny bit more financially into lol I had my first in-person with him at the track on Saturday where he ran a few laps with me to assess my cadence (great) and my foot strike (quiet and light on my feet) and he had me do a few 400’s (one lap on the track), a mile (four laps), a 200m (the curve and straightaway) and a 100m (a straightaway) to see where I’m at speed-wise (so much faster than I thought 🥲) it was incredibly reassuring to hear him say that my form seems great and strong and that I’m using my glutes and abs to propel myself forward (vs relying on hamstrings and reaching forward) and that I can somehow run a 22:00 5k right now, today 😳 and he sees no reason I couldn’t run a 19:30 5k. what 😳😳😳. I know I don’t talk paces here on purpose, but I held my high school cross country record for a 5k for 10 years (set in 2007 when I was a freshman), and that was a 19:36. this man is telling me I’m not that far off from running faster than that in my 30’s?????????? RUNNING IS SO COOL AT ANY AGE use code GREATLAKESGOONS at checkout with @nonstopdogwear for 20% off ✨ I do get a small kick back from code uses! #runnersofinsta #runstoppable #nonstopdogwear #mydogismy #runningwithdogs #dogsthatrun #ultramarathoner #goldenretriever #fieldgolden #australianshepherd #redtriaussie #seniordogsrock
STOP WRAPPING LEASH SLACK AROUND YOUR HAND!!!! my STOP WRAPPING LEASH SLACK AROUND YOUR HAND!!!! my boys don’t pull when we run unless they so much as *think* they see a critter so I’m showing you (the very simple) way I hold onto the slacked leash when my dogs are loosely trotting next to me while running 🦮🏃🏼‍♀️💨 follow me, @greatlakesgoons for more running with dogs tips! daily run gear: @nonstopdogwear (GREATLAKESGOONS for 20% off!) Canix Belt (hip belt) Nonstop Dogwear Bungee Leash Nonstop Dogwear Coupler (so both dogs are attached to one leash) Nonstop Dogwear Rush Harness (a half-back pulling harness) @rnnr.co cool hat @smartwool buff (seen as a headband here) @brooksrunning Ghost 15 (shoes) @garmin Forerunner 955 (watch + HR strap) #runningwithdogs #nonstopdogwear #dogsthatrun #canicross #goldenretriever #fieldgolden #redtriaussie #australianshepherd #runnersofinsta #runnergirlgang
hi I’m Kirstin and sometimes for no reason I phy hi I’m Kirstin and sometimes for no reason I physically cannot post for the life of me even though I’m still on here most days 👋🏼 here’s some fun facts about me since I feel like I’m a STRANGER 😭 I started running in middle school because I didn’t make the basketball team in 7th grade and I broke our high school cross country record my freshman year and held that record for 10 years, so I was ✨decent✨ at running, then obviously like most high school athletes, took a loooot of time off running before I picked it back up constantly in my mid-20’s when I started running with Rory. I’m no where near as fast anymore lol I became an ✨ultramarathoner✨ this summer running my first 50k because I failed to reach a high speed goal twice last year and decided to shift to distance vs speed. BOY is a 50k a time suck lol I don’t see another one in my future I take my besties on most runs with me. I don’t take them on speed workouts or long runs over 10 miles, so lucky for me these past few months I haven’t done any of that so every single run has been a good run with them 💙 I keep a spreadsheet to track our runs we’re at just over 650 miles together this year professionally, I’m a graphic designer and recently picked up a larger part-time job on top of freelance and I’m still struggling with finding the balance between the two which is cool and fun and not stressful at all!!! tell me what’s up how are you imy use code GREATLAKESGOONS for 20% off @nonstopdogwear! 📸: by the incredible @yourevolvingadventure / @ourevolvingadventure #gettoknowme #runningwithdogs #dogsthatexplore #goldenretriever #fieldgolden #redtriaussie #nonstopdogwear #puremichigan
I didn’t make it to a cemetery for updated spook I didn’t make it to a cemetery for updated spooky boi™️ pics but I did just take these for @mybenebone Treats yesterday 👻 I think the spookiest part is @jacobstaley sneakily recording us in-action and he texted it to our group chat with my parents saying “poor dogs” 😂 they’re hard workers!!!!! also rip to my back apparently look at that form #howloween #ghostchallenge #dogcostumes #ghostdog #spooky #mydogismy #fieldgolden #redtriaussie
HAPPY (belated) BIRTHDAY HONEY BOY!!!!! 🎉🥳🎊 I physically cannot comprehend how you’re NINE????? which is hilarious because legally you’re only three with my evidence being that last slide. we love you SO much honey boy, you single-handily changed my life and all I hope is that I give you a good day every single day ❤️ when I tell people I have a 9 year old and a 5 year old dog, they ALWAYS assume Rory is the younger one not only from his lack of sugar on his face or body but he has not slowed down at all. I think the only big change is he’s getting ~softer~ in his old age, a lot more snuggly with us, slightly less growly at people he’s met a dozen times, and his desire for me to tell him how fast or slow we’re going is down the drain, he sets our pace and how often we stop to sniff on runs 😂 Rory’s actual birthday is October 7, and we didn’t take photos until late last week so I’m only a little behind here but don’t tell him pls #dogbirthdayparty #seniordogsofinstagram #redtriaussie #mydogismy #dogmoments #dogmomlife #dogdadsofinstagram #puremichigan #michiganfall #dogsthatexplore
I think this was the most beautiful weekend of run I think this was the most beautiful weekend of runs I’ve ever been on 🍂🍁🦮🏃🏼‍♀️💨 [ambassador post] we got to try out @nonstopdogwear’s NEW harness, the Rush Harness, that seems like it was made for us, specifically 😍 everything Nonstop makes is a banger, but I’ve always said the Freemotion felt excessive for my dogs’ style of running (aka next to me). the Rush also has buckles so it’s way easier to put on (if you’ve put on a Freemotion, you know) if you’ve had your eye out for your first running harness, this will be taking over as our daily running harness 🔥 use our code GREATLAKESGOONS at checkout for 20% off! (I will get a small commish from code uses, and we were sent this harness to try out for free!) #nonstopdogwear #unleashyourpotential #runningwithdogs #dogsthatexplore #michiganfall #michiganrunner #goldenretriever #fieldgolden #australianshepherd #redtriaussie #seniordogsrock
here’s my morning timestamps of my 5-8 before my here’s my morning timestamps of my 5-8 before my 8-5 👇🏼 I got a part-time job a while back that now asks me to be in-office by 8 every morning so we’re back to needing to run VERY early because it’s still too hot when I’m done there at 1 before bed - check weather and prep my clothes, I keep the boys’ running stuff in my car 5 am - wake up 5:05 - 5:20 am - bathroom, change, hair, shoes, tink for the boys 5:21 am - walk out the door to drive to a safe, paved, lit trail system 5:26 - 5:35 am - get to my run spot, warm up, dress the boys 5:35 - 6:30 am - RUN 🦮🏃🏼‍♀️💨 6:30 - 6:35 am - post-run pics, cool down stretch 6:35 - 7:30 am - drive home, shower, make up, bangs 7:30 - 7:45 am - make myself coffee, breakfast, feed the boys, kiss them on the lips and head to work! gear: reflective hat: @getsprints hat light clip: @amphipodrunning light vest + light hounds: @noxgear_nation run belt + leashes: @nonstopdogwear (use code GREATLAKESGOONS for 20% off✨)
5 points if you can guess how many ticks we pulled 5 points if you can guess how many ticks we pulled off the dogs after this hike 🤢🤢 here’s a hint: you’re guessing too low if the number is under 30 🥲 ITS FOREVER TICK SZN!!!!!! harness: line 5.0 from @nonstopdogwear - use code GREATLAKESGOONS for 20% off ✨ #lakemichigan #nationallakeshore #sleepingbeardunes #nationalparkphotography #nationalparkpaws #hikingwithdogs #nonstopdogwear #fieldgolden #mydogismy

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