Running with Dogs: Ready to Race, #1

By Kirk Mahoney

Updated May 25, 2015, to Edition 6

If You Enjoy Running with Your Dog, Here Are Several Ways in the USA to Have Your Dog Running with You in a 5K or Other Race

Running with a Dog

Running with a dog can be very rewarding. You get exercise. Your dog gets exercise. You bond with and learn more about one another. You become a happier runner. Plus, a running dog is usually healthier than a sedentary dog.

So, have you ever wanted to have your dog run with you in a 5K or other race?

What? Dogs Running in 5Ks?

Running dogs, like human runners, enjoy competition. So, has your dog looked at you longingly as you've headed out the door for yet another race that prohibits dogs? Have you tried to find a dog-friendly race and failed? It's not your fault! There has been no resource to find them ... until now.

Running with Dogs is the most comprehensive resource for finding dog-friendly races -- from New York to California, and from one mile to half marathon.

Can You Relate to These Emotions?

When it comes to racing with your dog, have you ever been

* Afraid that you will show up at a race that supposedly is dog-friendly but is not?

* Angry about races that have dog-related sponsors but are not dog-friendly?

* Frustrated by how hard it is to separate dog-friendly races from dog-friendly non-competitive events?

Relax! Running with Dogs is for you!

Real Dog-Friendly Races, Not Non-Competitive Events

There are many non-competitive events held year-round for runners and walkers who want their dogs to participate.

The focus of this book is specifically away from these non-competitive events and instead on real races, with real competition.

Plus, when you register for one of these races, you can be sure that it is dog-friendly.

Can't I Simply Look for These Races on the Web?

Yes, and you will see that the information is disorganized, inconsistent, and sometimes hidden in PDFs of race flyers and registration forms. In less than 60 seconds, you can have the information in an organized, consistent, and complete presentation -- all in one place.

You Have Questions? This Book Has Answers!

Running with Dogs answers popular questions like these from runners who want to race with their dogs:

* I want to take my dog to Florida on vacation. Are there any dog-friendly races there?

* I have two dogs. May I race with both of them?

* I want to race with my dog in March. What's available?

* I have a small dog. Will we be competing against runners with large dogs for the same award?

* I am looking for a 5K race. What's available at that distance?

How Disorganization Made Me Write this Book

Some of this information was -- and still is -- buried in downloadable PDFs of race flyers and registration forms. Other information I had to get by emailing back and forth with race organizers, some of whom even pointed me to other races that were so new that they were barely documented anywhere else. When all was said and done, I had written this complete book for happy runners who want to race with their dogs.

Kirk Mahoney

• Language: English
• Publisher: SpryFeet.com
• Release date: May 25, 2015
• ISBN: 9781386608974

Kirk Mahoney

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