Day 95
and Day 96
Spent the weekend co-judging an agility trial where many sweet things were eaten (I'm sure I gained back at least 2 pounds from those 2 days alone), many kms/miles were put on my weary feet/knees while judging and running my dogs, and many great conversations were had with my fellow judge and most of the competitors I have known for years now. Normally, my birthdays are quiet affairs with me, myself, and I, so it was nice to be around a bunch of people I know and have fun with for change.
Both of my dogs did amazing this past weekend, especially my BC who ran with the other judge on my courses. Many dogs won't run with someone else, just their owners, but she has no loyalty and will run with anyone.

She doesn't even care when I am standing centre ring on the course, which is also crazy on so many levels. In some ways, it's a teeny bit heartbreaking knowing she doesn't care about me, but in other ways, it's really not a bad thing because then, she gets to play with someone when I am busy judging the whole day and can't run her.

Either way, she had a blast with him.
And my little old man? Why he was a lippy little booger on the courses he ran, showing everyone that age is just a number.

Most dogs retire by 11-13 yrs of age, but at almost 15, he is still wanting to do it and is physically/mentally more than fit enough to do it, which is truly an anomaly. No arthritis at all despite the years of competing in different dog sports, just a bit of vision and hearing loss. I treat every run we do together as a blessing because very shortly, our last one will happen and it will be an end of an era in so many ways.
After putting on over 35K steps across the weekend, along with moving heavy equipment throughout each day, I am still considering my exercise streak intact. So...
Onwards & upwards, baby!
