Another reason to love these DOGS

Sled dogs run and pull. They love it. It is part of their being and they do it every chance they get. So when Two Rivers Dog Mushers Association decided to have a 5K Canicross Event, many of us at SPK thought: “Oh my. Let’s do it!” Even Allen’s daughters, Bridgett and Jennifer, entered the race.

OK… so not all of us are in primo shape for a 5K run (hummmmmm…. Aliy.) But upon hearing that everyone in the neighborhood was gonna race, it was inevitable – Aliy had to run!

But, what dog to partner with Aliy? As we know, she is not the youngest or fastest runner. But, hey… she is not the oldest and slowest either. “She still has the enthusiasm of a youth and her mature body hasn’t let her down yet.” Sound familiar??? Of course it does… Aliy ran with OLIVIA. Just another reason that Olivia is one of the best (and most patient dogs at SPK.)

Overall, the race was great! Jeff and Junior took off like the rabbits they are and charged to the finish. Bridgett and Quito hotfooted the 5K like pros. Jennifer and Scout ran a stress free 5K and put another race under their belts.

Aliy well…. She and Olivia tried a little harder than they should have for the first race of the season. The two gals tried (unsuccessfully) to catch a team or two before the Pleasant Valley Store finish line. The gasping for breath wasn’t the most glamorous finish, but it was a finish all the same! You GO GIRLS!

And who do you think the baby sitter was?