Whew, what a day! Sabu the dog and I worked out on our pyramid running today to spice up our run, work on speed changes, and rev the calories. Definitely fun and worth it: 3 min intervals of slow, medium, fast (somehow the 'fast' was always on a hill...). Along the way I focused on staying off of my heals, and making sure Sabu was feeling comfortable at that particular pace. It's interesting to get him used to different speeds, because he's mostly used to "walk" and "trot". Some tips for this run with your dog:
- Great time to work on communicating so that you can sync up on your speeds. Positive reinforcement is always a good idea!
- Don't be afraid of hills! This is a great workout for hills, not to mention that it gives you something else to focus on.
- Don't worry too much about your average. Focus on the changes in speed, how your body feels, and that you're syncing up with your running partner.
Good luck on your next run!
