Chaos. Pure and simple.
Late this morning, I changed into running gear to take Sadie and Kona on a five-mile run around our neighborhood.
Notice how Sadie is right by my side? She’s been my little Mini Me all day in an effort to make sure Kona doesn’t take her place in my heart.
Literally glued to my hip.
I was a little overdressed for the weather (it was 61 degrees), but I was anxious to try out my new Lole long-sleeved running top that I got one sale through RueLaLa a couple weeks ago.
FYI, if you sign up for RueLaLa this week, you get a $10 credit toward your first purchase! For total transparency, I will also get a $10 credit if you buy something, as will you if you refer someone! (It’s their standard referral program, which rocks!)
Once I was dressed and ready to go, I leashed up the pups and we headed out.
It was a little rocky at first… and by at first, I mean for the first three miles.
Kona is significantly larger than Sadie, so when she stopped to sniff something, if I didn’t notice and kept running, my arm was practically pulled out of its socket as I was yanked back.
And then there was the weaving, getting excited about other dogs in the neighborhood, squirrels… all the usual distractions which, when you’re running with one dog, don’t interfere with a run too much, but when you’re running with two, every distraction becomes a bit of a production.
But a fun production.
I laughed my way through our run because I know I must’ve looked absolutely ridiculous as I tried to maneuver the leashes and prevent them from tangling, while also trying not to trip.
The last two miles of our run were pretty smooth compared to the first three and we finished our five miles in one piece.
Then it was time for some fetch in the backyard because these dogs have an insatiable appetite for exercise.
It was fun to have another dog to photograph!
Taking pictures of dogs may be one of my favorite things to do because when you get a good one, it feels like you captured their wonderful personality in one shot!
After playtime and a hot shower, I was ready for pizza!
Lunch
Lunch today included a frozen margherita pizza, served with a side of leftover roasted Brussels sprouts and onions.
Ready in 10 minutes. Bam!
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That dog is also so gorgeous!! That must have been chaos, but I would have had fun. Still an awesome time with two pups!
Kona and Sadie are adorable!!! Sounds like one interesting run! 😀
Aww, running with dogs, one of the simple joys in life! You got some awesome shots of them both!
I know what you mean about having two spastic dogs running by your side… We have two labs that love every person, dog, and especially cat that they see. This means I practically fall on my face when they both book it toward whatever they see. It is quite hilarious!
I have said before I love your doggy pics … I have maybe one or two of Dante where I have captured him the way I wanted to … I went to the vet today and she cleared me to start his training …. 🙂 he is an 81 pounds of beauty and strength 14 months so a he was cleared a little before the year and a half … lets see how it goes … until now he has been soooo lazy!
I love it! We have two dogs, and my parents have 3, and when we are home for the holidays my mom and I leash up all the monsters together and go running. It is a ridiculous awesome mess! They all have their spots and run in the same order (and are so upset if someone is in the wrong place) but if a squirrel runs by its total chaos!
aw, i love picturing this scenario!
Its best during hunting season, because they all wear little orange vests (we take them in the woods too, no hunting allowed there but we always figure better safe than sorry!) Its precious!
adorable, did you get a new camera? the last two pictures are so clear!
i love that you noticed! it’s actually my nikon DSLR which i rarely use unless i’m photographing sadie b/c i LOVE the action mode. i need to use it more often because it really does take superior pictures.
Oh my gosh, that pizza looks insanely delicious! And this post makes me so excited for when my brother’s puppy is old enough and well-trained enough to go running with me!
Sadie does not like having to fight for attention–typical only dog syndrome! She looks so sad in the one picture where she is sitting in front of you. Is that a California Pizza Kitchen pizza? Cause if so those are the best frozen pizzas!
it was actually a market pantry pizza (target’s brand)! 🙂
WANT…the puppies (all dogs = puppies in my head) but the pizza would be okay too
I wish my dog was the type I could take running with me. I suppose I can settle for him being an awesome cuddler 🙂
cuddling is far superior to running!
The last few times I’ve run with Charlie, he has almost killed me!!!
As much as I love Sadie pics, it is nice to see a new dog….maybe a second dog is in your future? 😉
I don’t know how you did that! I take my roomates 10 pound pup for runs sometimes and it’s chaos no matter what tactics I use!
It’s just like having a kid though because she is SO much calmer the rest of the day once you get her out to play a little bit…or when it’s an 8 mile run, a LOT a bit 😉
I like that top! It looks very comfortable–what material is it?
haha I love this. I have a huge hound/pit mix who is the ultimate cuddlier and a choc lab that looks just like Kona. Well, my lab is crazy nuts and runs like a maniac for the first mile or two, but then calms down, I walk both of them together and they are both huge (65 and 75 pounds) and I literally get my arms ripped out of socket multiple times a walk- esp when they smell prior dog pee, see a squirrel, rabbit, person, etc. I too laugh my way though every walk because I know I look like a total fool….but I adore my pups so I don’t care. They are just so happy to be out and about! Sadie and Kona are adorable!!
Haha sounds like an interesting run to say the least! Perhaps the dogs added an upper body workout to your run?
My only experience running with my dog was..errr…antichaotic? She laid down in the grass 10 minutes in….while I was still running!
I laughed outloud at the “yorkie pee” comment. Too funny! I’ve tried running with my mom’s dog before, but it is seriously impossible … she wants to stop and sniff every 2 seconds, so you can’t have a consistent run!
wow-I totally don’t know if I’d be brave enough to tackle that! GO you!
Love that long-sleeve shirt!
Right when I saw that first picture of Kona, I thought to myself, “man, she takes such AWESOME dog photos..she could definitely be a professional dog photographer (on the side, of course).” Whenever I pull the camera out, my dog looks away 🙁 so you either have one heck of a knack for photographing dogs, or Sadie is one big ol’ camera loving pup. I love the one of Sadie in the mirror..TOO FUNNY! She is just so dang cute.
What a crazy (but fun) run! And followed by a super delicious looking lunch! Mmm…
Hi! I just started reading your blog and I love it! I have a quick, kind of off topic question. I’m trying to figure out the best running gps to buy. I see you have the Garmin Forerunner 305. Does it track the amount of calories you burn? I really want one that does that and I can’t seem to find a straight answer about it. Thanks! PS…I have a chocolate lab named Kona who I take running too. 🙂
You have a real talent for capturing great photos of Sadie — and I love that you have been adding thought bubbles to Sadie photos as well… very funny. I can’t wait until I have a bigger place one day so that I can get a puppy (hopefully, a vizsla!)
I thought you were running Vegas this weekend? Did I miss a post about you deciding not to run it?
I was in a Winter Weather Advisory where I live today and got 6-7 inches of snow, so I would love it if I had 61 degree weather!! Adorable dogs. 🙂
I can’t even imagine running with two! One is so difficult for me, she’s lucky if she gets one run a month. I love the caption on Kona. I bet that’s EXACTLY what they’re thinking too when they sniff around 🙂
i loove lole! make sure you check out the rest of the line it is gorgeous!
Hahaha that picture of sadie in the mirror is hilarious! It’s funny how jealous dogs can get! My little dog get’s so incredibly jealous when my sister’s weimaraner comes over that she does the opposite of what Sadie does and sits in her cage all day facing the wall! Hahaha she’s moody.
Aw, Kona looks like such a sweetheart. I bet the two of them together is hysterical!
Oh gosh props to you for running with two dogs! I’ve tried that before and I’ll just say that I am NOTT pro at it haha!
Sadie’s so cute!!
Love your running outfit! 🙂 Where are the tights from?
I am wanting a garmin watch for Christmas. I like the one you have on. Does it also work with a heart monitor? How do you like yours?
Frozen pizza is soooooooo good sometimes!
Nope not frozen pizza – I don’t even really like fresh pizza.
Ha ha this is great! I went from one-dog running to two-dog running about a year ago and it was certainly an adventure at first! I have two (big) dogs and sometimes they are very persistent to smell things in opposite directions at the same time which gives me a nice shoulder stretch on both sides 😉
My shining star moment was when I actually took my sister’s dog out as well and ran with three! Yes, there is photographic evidence and yes, I have only attempted that once.
On a random note.. pretty sure I had the same frozen margherita pizza for lunch today too. CPK ha!
We have two dogs. One is 90% pitbull and 10% lab. The other is just a mutt. Between them two, they weigh about 140 pounds. And 90% pitbull? He is all muscle. Needless to say they don’t get walked very often. I can’t walk him on his own with the way he tugs – let alone them both. It’s something we are slowly working on.
Good job taking them both out and surviving!
I absolutely love your blog! I’ve read in some of your posts that you don’t consider yourself much of a runner. How did you get into running/get better at it? I’m not much of a runner either, I like weights and workouts classes a bit more. Thanks!!
Hahaha only child syndrome!
I have to leave a totally unrelated comment. Today I was watching the new show on E! called “Scouted”, and the girl model that the “One” modeling agency chose looked EXACTLY like you!!
You should definitely try to pull up the episode. Or go model 🙂
Love the blog! And the pictures look incredible! New camera?
-Gabby
ah love Kona (and of course Sadie), they are so adorable..they could even have a whole blog to themselves they are so cute!! 🙂 i know it sounds werd but u can see their personalties just thru a few photos!! bet they enjoyed their 5 miler 🙂
Your photo captions are always so stinkin’ hilarious. I particularly loved what Kona had to say this time. 🙂
Such beautiful dogs!! It’s so funny how close Sadie is to you and Ryan. It’s adorable too. 🙂
I have a choc lab that I run with. She would pull me so hard, my shoulder would be sore for days. Now, we have a leash that snaps around my waist. Much better!
Omg I can’t imagine running with two big dogs, its hard enough to control my two little dogs! They are so cute though, it looks like you had a fun day!