Blog Posts From Active Expert: Gale Bernhardt Tagged With running_with_a_dog

List of Training Information Columns by Category

Gale Bernhardt — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:40:35 GMT

In the last month I received three requests for a listing of the columns I've written, by category. I figured three requests was some sort of signal that people needed information in a way that I wasn't providing, so I went to work. Below, you'll find a listing of most of the columns I've written for the Active Network organized by category and title to make it easier for you to find the information you need. Every few months I'll update this blog with new links. I believe if you are a column subscriber you should get notice when the blog is updated.

Athletes ~ Thanks for reading and thanks for asking ~

Swimming

Set a Benchmark with a Time Trial

Swim Lessons from the World's Best Swimmers - Part I

Swim Lessons from the World's Best Swimmers - Part II

Swim Workouts for Triathletes

Cycling

8 Ways to Get a Jump Start on Next Season

9 Reasons You Should Try Cyclocross

10 Easy Ways to Ruin Your Race

10 Riding Tips for Organized Tours

10 Tips for Your Fall Century Ride

10 Tips From Hard-Core Bike Commuters

Basic Skills for Group Riding

Cold Weather Riding

Customize Your Fork and Shocks for Optimal Performance

Do Indoor Spin Classes Help or Hurt Fitness?

Don’t Leave Safety to Event Organizers

Group Rides All Year?

Indoor Trainer Workouts

Miracle Intervals to Boost Fitness

Packing Tips for Traveling With a Bike

Return to Racing, a Post-Crash Training Plan – Part I

Return to Racing, a Post-Crash Training Plan – Part II

Strategy and Gear List for Cold Weather Riding

The Dangers of Bee Stings While Cycling

Two Bikes to Improve Performance

Transitioning from Pavement to Dirt

Training for a Time Trial, Riding the Race of Truth

Want to Be Competitive? Tips.
Warm up or Die

When Flesh Meets Earth – Wound Care

Mountain Bike

10 Easy Ways to Ruin Your Race

Acclimating to Altitude Before a Race Part I

Acclimating to Altitude Before a Race Part II

Customize Your Fork and Shocks for Optimal Performance

How to Win the Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race, An Interview with Dave Wiens Part I

How to Win the Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race, An Interview with Dave Wiens Part II

Get Involved in Building and Maintaining Mountain Bike Trails

Q&A: Training Challenge, Off-Road Tris and a 100-Mile Mountain Bike Race

Race Across the Sky: The Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race – Part I

Race Across the Sky: The Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race – Part II

Return to Racing, a Post-Crash Training Plan

Rattlesnake!

Transitioning from Pavement to Dirt

Want to Be Competitive? Tips.

When Flesh Meets Earth – Wound Care

Running

Avoiding Blisters

Cold Weather Running with Your Dog

Faster Run in Triathlon

Hit the Treadmill for a Fast 10K

Rattlesnake!

Running with Your Dog in Summer Heat

Swimming After Running Improves Recovery

Treadmill Workout: Free Speed

Treadmill Threshold Workouts

Triathlon

Avoiding Blisters on the Run

10 Easy Ways to Ruin Your Race

10 Tips for First-Time Triathletes

10 Tips for the New Year

11 Tips for Success From a Navy Seal

Brick Workouts Help You Finish Fast

Don’t Leave Safety to Event Organizers

Don't Let Fear-Based Training Sabotage Your Next Race

Fast Transitions: Socks or No Socks

How has Training Changed in 20 Years?

How to Test Your 5K Running Speed

How to Train for Your First Ironman

Ironman Mentality

One of My Favorite Fast Swim Workouts

Packing Tips for Traveling With a Bike

Q&A: Am I Ready for an Ironman?

Q&A: Can I Keep the Competitive Fires Burning in the Off Season?

Q&A: Can I Eliminate Cramps?

Q&A: Can My Bike Training be Done on an Indoor Trainer?

Q&A: Explain “Intervals”

Q&A: Does Lactate Threshold Change in the Off Season?

Q&A: How do I Select the Right Training Plan?

Q&A: How Can I Adjust My Training Plan to Real Life?

Q&A: What Can I Do For Achilles Tendonitis?

Q&A: Scary Swim Starts

Q&A: Training for Running Races After the Tri Season

Q&A: Training Challenge, Off-Road Tris and a 100-Mile Mountain Bike Race

Q&A: Weight Room or No Weight Room?

Q&A: Winter Training Mix?

Screaming Fast Transitions

Swim Fast to Get Fast, Getting Started

Swim Fast to Get Fast, 50s

Transition from Triathlons to Fall Cycling

Triathlon History Part I

Triathlon History Part II

Triathlon History Part III

Want to Be Competitive? Tips.

What is Your Personal Triathlon History?

What to do When Pre-Race Neurosis Takes Hold

Winter Triathlon 101

Health and First Aid

Examining Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in Athletes

Determining Exercise-Induced Asthma Symptoms in Athletes

Exercise and Thyroid Disease: Part One

Exercise and Thyroid Disease: Part Two

Twirlie Hot Dogs to the Refueling Rescue

When Flesh Meets Earth – Wound Care

Endurance Sports General

10 Things That Can Hold You Back

10 Tips for Finding the Right Coach

Athletic Inspiration -- Steve Ackerman

Cerebral Fitness, Mastering the Mental Game

Characteristics of Good, Challenging Goals

Cracking the Code on Hydration

Cracking the Code on Sweat Rate

Drop Weight, Not Performance

Fueling and Hydration Formulas – Your Body Lies

Hair Removal Methods for Athletes

Heart Rate Readings, What do They Mean?

How Much Does a Pint of Sweat Weigh?

How to Keep Great Summer Fitness

How to Maintain Your Lean Mean Racing Machine

How to Unravel Your Goals with Impatience

How to Stay Race Ready When Crossing Time Zones

Keeping Your Great Summer Fitness

Negative-Split Strategies

Negative-Split Strategies: Part II

The Perfect Fat Burning Zone

Race Recovery Time

Rattlesnake!

The Taper Blues

Ten Things to do When You Finish the Last Race of the Season

Tips for Succeeding at Long Distance Travel

Training Journal Lessons -- Your Memory is Not Reliable

Travel and Lower Leg Swelling

Olympics

2008 An Olympic Year

Designing an Olympic Selection Process

Getting a Spot on the Olympic Start Line

ITU Racing You Don’t Want to Miss

Men’s Olympic Spot at Risk

Space at the Olympics is Limited

Taking a Nation to the Olympic Games

The Road to Beijing Goes Through Iowa

Women’s Corner

Bike Fit for Women

Cycling During Pregnancy, Yes or No?

Find the Perfect Bike Fit and Frame Dimensions

Women-Only Cycling Issues Explained

Running with your dog in summer heat

Gale Bernhardt — Thu, 28 May 2009 17:59:12 GMT

I went running with my favorite, and most reliable, running partner this morning - my dog Meeka. (No offense to my human friends.) She is with me for every running session, year round. I wrote a story about running with a dog in winter and running in summer requires as much forethought and caution as winter running. Maybe you, or someone you know, could use a few tips for running with your dog in the summer.

Meeka on her trail run this morning

Avoid the heat: I tend to run as early in the morning as possible to avoid the heat of the day. If I can't avoid a hotter part of the day, I try to run somewhere that has shade or where she can take frequent dips in a lake or stream. I watch her panting to be sure it doesn't turn from normal and rhythmic to extreme and labored with her tongue hanging out the side of her mouth.

Slow the pace: Just like humans, dogs tend to slow down when it gets too hot. This is particularly true for really furry or black dogs.

Watch the paws: A dog can blister their pads if you run them on hot concrete or asphalt. Run when it is cooler or use booties. Also, people that run dogs on sandstone rock (ie Moab-ish rocks) should consider booties.

Carry fluid for Fido: If you can't run where there is an easy source of water for the dog (near a lake or a stream) then carry extra water for the dog. Know that dogs can get Giardia from water sources. There is a vaccination that prevents Giardia, so talk to your veterinarian to see if this is something your dog needs.

Watch for snakes: If you run trails, watch out for snakes. Keep your dog on a short leash and keep an eye out for snakes lying under a bush, getting ready to sunbathe. Carry Benadryl or a similar antihistamine for the unlikely event of a snake bite (for you or the dog). Talk to your vet about the proper dosage for your dog.

Control your dog: The trails are much more crowded in summer months. If you have access to voice control trails (leashes are not required), be sure your dog really does respond to voice commands. With or without a leash, do not allow your dog to approach another dog without asking if the other dog is friendly or not. Keep your dog from charging or jumping on other dogs or humans. On the human side, I know it might be hard to believe if you are a dog-lover, but some people don't like dogs or they are very fearful of dogs. There is no need for confrontation.

Light on the leash: Teach your dog to walk and run on a lead without pulling. Constant pulling can cause arm or neck injuries for you and can damage the esophagus of your dog.

Pick up the poo: Carry poop bags for your dog's waste. No one, including other dog owners, wants to wade through piles of poop on their favorite trail, neighborhood or park. If the smell puts you off, carry a ziplock bag so you can store the poop bag(s) in a relatively smell-proof location until you get to a trash can. When I run in the city, I know where all the dumpsters are located so I can get rid of the bags quickly.

There are probably some tips I'm missing here, but it's a good start. If you need to do a long run in extreme heat, it's probably best to leave your dog at home and plan a swim for the dog, and maybe you too, when you get back from the run.