TR: Father/Daughter Trail Run

[t.darrah]

My 7 year old daughter has been urging me to let her start going out with me to run the dogs. Here are pictures from our first trail run together;

The days 1.5 to 2 mile loop starts just off our property;

The run starts on single track and is a series of gentle rollers out to the half way point;

The large tree in the distance is the mid-way point heading out.

We stopped for a short break and to take a few pictures with the dogs (check out my daughters Kat hat).

At the half way point the single track trail dumps out onto a jeep road, we head for home both smiling.

The day was cold (spitting snow) and windy, perfect for a run with the dogs. We all four; daughter, dad and dogs had a great time and will be getting out for future runs together regularly.

[W I S N E R !]

Awesome man. My daughter (8 yrs.) is getting into running with me as well

[BlackHatGuy]

Cool place you live there, Thom. And some delightful pictures of the running tandem! Thanks for sharing.

[Kattt]

All of that. You and your darling daughter, your smart looking dog, the landscape, the photos that capture the movement, the fun and more. Thanks.

[t.darrah]

Thanks all for the kind comments.

Doug;
Are home borders a large undeveloped area that has multiple options for trail running and short hikes.

Kat; The older shorter haired border collie is my dog Moxie, the longer haired border collie puppy is my daughters dog Millie. Border collies are great trail running / hiking dogs. The breed is extremely smart, have strong endurance (if kept fit) and are very loyal.

My daughter loves her Kat P hats. :)

[Eugene Smith]

Thom,

I loved this man, definitely brought a huge smile to my face. Watching kids run is an education in fun, they just get it right.

[Luke Schmidt]

Very cute. Glad you're taking her out. Good habit to start. Is this the same daughter that you took out a while back by that lake? I remember you did a trip report on that.

[t.darrah]

Luke

I have only the one daughter and she has so far really enjoyed the time shared hiking and now trail running. I will continue to post on future adventures, both big and small.

Eugene

My daughter brings a huge smile to my face every day. You are right in that kids just get it when it comes to running, it's about having fun and being outside.

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