This morning I got up to meet the lovely Katie and Jana for a run around Walnut Creek!
Don’t ever leave fall. 
It was a perfect crisp fall day, the sun was shining, the leaves were bright and the air was cool. We had a great run chatting away as usual, I always love running with these girls! After 8 miles Jana had somewhere to be, so we said goodbye and Katie and I added another couple on to hit 10 for the morning.
10.0 miles/1:23:57/8:23 avg pace
Katie and I sat and caught up over coffee after which was the perfect end to a great morning.
One thing I am planning on incorporating for the next big training cycle (that is just a little over a week away!) and have been trying to do once a week while I base build is double days.
I need to train my legs to run on tired legs and during different times of the day, so a great way to do that is to run twice a day! I will definitely have a method to this madness when the time comes, but right now I try to keep the second one short and easy.
I have been having really hard time running after work, especially lately with a commute and it being dark, so one way I have told myself I am going to get these runs in, is to bring my two favorite non-human running partners, Kylie and Emma.
Can we go? Pretty please, can we go? 
They both love to run and are always so excited to go, which is a great quality to have in a running buddy for your second run of the day. They are a little out of running shape right now, so keeping the runs short and easy while I build up their mileage is perfect for both me and them.
Today I decided was the perfect day to start this, so after running my errands and getting some stuff done I headed out for run #2 of the day. I took Kylie first for almost 2 miles and she did really good today and thoroughly enjoyed herself.
Does my tongue show I am tired? 
Emma was waiting not so patiently at home and about burst with excitement that it was finally her turn. We went out for just over 2 miles and she was great as always.
I LOVE running! 
I came home and now have two happy, tired pups for the evening. 5 minutes after this picture was taken they were both sound asleep.
4.0 miles/36:47/9:11 avg pace
I think these double dog days are going to work out well.
Doggies!!!!! <3
Ohh, I love them so much! Look how HUGE their smiles are!!!!!!
Sounds like a perfect day. 
how can you resist those faces? so cute!
Tired dog = Good Dog
I wish I could run with my dog, but he is too little.
My dog has three legs, so running with him would be more of a hobble. I’m sure he runs fast in his dreams, tho! See you soon in Vegas!
Great idea!!! I can’t think of any better motivation for that second run. Your pups are tooo cute and I can just imagine how excited Emma is when you come back to drop Kylie off. So funny!
Your dogs are soooo adorable!!