Just scanning the message boards at the Blue Ridge Relay Race site this morning and came across an item about dogs and runners along the race route. Word is, there’s a few dogs that like to say hello in their own, sweet way … especially at night.
Specifically, poster “Peck26″ mentions the following … “I have read that last year there were several ‘near misses’ and one runner was bitten while running at night on the course. So I’m hoping to start a discussion about humane ways we can prevent anyone from feeling that fear of hearing a dog coming at them in the dark with no one around.“
If any of you veteran runners have a suggestion for Peck, head on over to the message board link above. Also, feel free to share angry dog stories by posting a comment here and how you deal with dogs that like chewing on runners.
I leave you with a picture of a “Lick Log Dog.” Agnoli, this one’s a little smaller than most of the pups on LL Road, but the teeth should give you an idea of what lies ahead. 
July 30, 2007 at 2:08 pm |
Team Little Guy Runners,
If you are firm with this animal it will respect you. Do not try to outrun it. That turns it into a game. You could also carry a juicy steak with you to throw at the animal. May help some. There is a proper procedure to follow … step 1) throw steak … step 2) run like *^$#!
You could climb a tree and call for the van. After copious amounts of laughter and plenty of pictures we will come get you down.
Another suggestion … do not wear your #7 Atlanta Falcons jersey during the run. Bad karma in this particular situation.
Here to help as always. Slacker
July 30, 2007 at 7:55 pm |
Think of it this way.. It’s 2:00 am (which is many hours past butterscotch’s bedtime) it is dark and lonely. Only the hoot owls and other creepy crawly things are out on this isolated stretch of road, because no one in their right mind would choose to excercise at this hour of day. When out of no where comes a running partner that will fuel your need to run more than any super ultra protein glycemic packed energy power granola multigrain candy bar could ever hope to. Don’t look for ways to get rid of your running partner – just be glad someone wants to hang out with you or in this case hang on to you. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
Signed:
Butterscotch – “the non-runner”
July 31, 2007 at 12:13 am |
I enjoyed discovering and reading your blog. Our team is looking forward to the race. I hope some other BRR teams post blogs too. Look forward to seeing you there!
July 31, 2007 at 2:25 pm |
You know what ole Bubba calls this dog………”breakfast!” Those teeth will good on my canine incisor necklace!