We are under tornado watch as I write this… It’s been a tough week for the running community, and I want to think of something happy! And boy-o-boy have I got just the right thing to show you and make us smile: A PUPPY!!! Meet Obbie…
This photo was taken two years ago at the GW Parkway Ten-Miler that the Cruisers and I run every year. Obbie, an Australian Shepherd, belongs to our friends in Alexandria and Obbie and his mom Barb are so sweet to come out every year and cheer us on. We have dubbed Obbie the official Cruisers mascot! He a big guy now, but still just as sweet. Barb just told me that they will be watching for us again this year! Be sure to check back here on Sunday for his grown-up picture, and to get a recap of the race.
This phrase will be my mantra on Sunday as I run in the GW Parkway Ten-Miler. Last year when I was injured, and was just starting back running, my friend Lolly was kind enough to walk almost the entire race with me (we ran for 1-2 minutes at every mile marker). With my recent minor injury and Lolly’s knee pain, we plan to run about the first five miles and then run/walk the rest of the race.
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Enjoy the rest of your Friday! See you tomorrow with pictures of the chicken Parmesan that I’m making tonight! It’s my specialty! 🙂
- Questions:
- Do you have a dog or puppy?
- What are you having for dinner? What’s your specialty?
- If you were injured, would you skip the race or run/walk it like Lolly and I plan to do?
THANK YOU! Puppies never, ever fail to make me smile! I needed that today. I have a greyhound who is sprawled out, legs in 4 different directions on the couch next to me. She’s pretty awesome, but something about puppies just melts my heart 🙂
I bet your greyhound likes to run. Do you ever run with her?
He’s so fluffffffyyyyyyyy!!!!! We got Indy (my older dog) when he was 1, so we never got to see him as a fluffy puppy. I imagine he looked a lot like Obbie (only black and white).
It’s gearing up to be some great running weather on Sunday!
What color are your bike and helmet so I can look for you?
I love puppy pictures!
What a cutie..
We have a dog, Phoebe. We’ve had her for almost 7 years. She’s a sweetie.
Can’t wait to see the photos of your dinner specialty!
Stephanie, I made a rookie blogging mistake last night! I forgot to take a picture of my plate of food! 🙁 At least I took a picture of the Chicken Parmesan in the casserole dish before I served it!
We have a 4 year old Pointer that we love- she loves to run! We’re visiting VA this week!
You picked a good week to visit. The flowering trees and bushes are in full bloom! 🙂
Oh my gosh that puppy is so cute!! I love puppies 🙂 But honestly, who doesn’t??
We had two Australian Shepherds when I was a kid. They are so high energy, but amazing family dogs. Ours used to herd my little sister and me around the backyard, haha.
Have a great race tomorrow!!
Thanks! I’m hoping to see Logan on her bike as she supports her sister and brother-in-law at the race tomorrow. I am cracking up thinking about your dog herding you and your sister when you were little!
[…] promised Friday in my post, Let’s Smile, here is a picture of the grown-up Obbie. I think after seeing so many runners run past, he was […]