Some people are good about celebrating pet birthdays or “gotcha” days, but I have not been. That is changing now. After too many times not being able to answer “how old is he?” with any certainty, I dug out Scooby’s “paperwork” and realized we got him on May 5, 2018. It’s such an easy date to remember—Cinco de Mayo!—so I have no excuse. He was about one year old when we got him, so that makes him seven years old.
Our first photo of Scooby before we “rescued” him.
Celebrating Scooby
There are so many reasons to be celebrating Scooby! You know he is my favorite running buddy, but he’s also a faithful companion around the house. His favorite spot is on this corner of the sofa—when I’m not sitting there to watch tv. 😉
When I’m working at home,
he keeps me company in “his” armchair near my desk.
He’s usually napping, but he lets me know when it’s quitting time.
Hey, lady, it’s time for dinner!
I don’t usually let him in my “gym” room because he takes over my mat.
He also has staked a claim to my son’s bed.
But how could you resist that face?
Weekly Wrap
My workout schedule was off this week with Cari visiting over the weekend and then going to an evening baseball game on Monday. My hamstring did not love the hours spent in the car and sitting in the stadium seats, but surprised me by getting over it after a few days. 🤷♀️
Sunday: 1 mile walk with Scooby
I took Scooby out for a quick walk before taking Cari to the race venue!
Monday: Core + 3.8 Scooby miles
It was summer temperatures without summer humidity, so it was a warm but pleasant run.
Tuesday: 45 min Strength + 20 min Peloton Ride
After getting home late from the game, I let myself sleep in a bit. I did Jess Sims’ Turkish get-up class and then hopped on my bike for a 20 min climb ride with Jess King.
Wednesday: Core + 4.0 Scooby Miles
It was still warm but a bit of a breeze kept this run pleasant.
Drool bomb alert!
Thursday: Flash 15 + 35 min Peloton Ride
This Flash 15 class was mild for Jess, with two core moves and no plyometric moves. After doing that at home I headed to my office gym to use the Peloton bike. I hadn’t taken a class with Mila before, but was drawn in by the playlist.
Friday: Core + Strength + 3.25 Tread Miles
My hamstring is in no condition for true sprinting, but I like taking Logan’s HIIT classes to play with my pace. By starting with a warm-up and rounding up my mileage at the end, I was able to reach 3.25 miles.
Saturday: 3.85 Scooby Miles
My hamstring felt 100% fine after Friday’s run (and a bit of icing afterwards), so I braved the drizzle and took Scooby out for a run.
Yes, I wore one of my favorite Lawyers Have Heart shirts.
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A huge thank you to Deborah and Kim for hosting the Weekly Run Down link up. And thanks to all of you for putting up with my hamstring saga!
Do you celebrate your pet’s birthday?
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Aww happy birthday to Scooby! He has been a fabulous running partner and friend you are both lucky o have each other
Aww happy birthday Scooby! You deserve to be celebrated!!
Happy birthday to Scooby! Even though Pablo isn’t officially my pet, just my granddog, we still celebrate his birthday and gotcha day.
I’m sure you and Cari had lots of fun while she was in town!
Happy Birthday, dear Scooby! Max’s birthday and gotcha day are within days of each other, so he gets a lot of attention in January (the 19th and the 24th). DOgs are such great companions <3
Happy Birthday Scooby!!!!! I’m glad you gave him lots of blog space today- he deserves to be celebrated (and I enjoyed the photos.) When we got Muffin, I went all out on her first birthday- balloons, presents, decorations, a cake… ha ha, yes I’m very strange. Not that she’s four it’s more like “Oh, today is Muffin’s birthday! Let’s give her an extra treat.” And poor Charlotte- we almost always forget her “gotcha” day. On the other hand, we spoil them horrible 365 days a year, so they probably don’t mind.
I’m liking your sentence from Saturday- “My hamstring felt 100% fine after Friday’s run…” HOORAY, you are getting there.
Happy gotcha day to Scooby! Oh that first photo broke my heart–his little paw on the bars, as if to say please take me home… He’s a lucky pup, altho I’m sure you feel lucky too!
SCOOBY!
His ear gets me every time. He is such a sweet soul and I wish I could give him pets.
Yes. I celebrate the pugs’ birthdays. I’m that person, for sure.
Great week for you, too!
Amazing that your hamstring felt fine after that fast-paced run on Friday!
Scooby looks so small on your first photo – what an amazing dog and friend he has become!
I love that yoy are celebrating Scooby! I’m sure you have brought eachother so much Joy!
Aww, I love this! Scooby deserves the celebration. And he’s a lucky pup that you rescued him! Sounds like he’s living the good life now!
Can never resist that face. I love that he looks the same curiosity wise as when you found him. Who rescued who indeed <3
I haven’t been the best about celebrating my pets’ birthdays/gotcha days either, but glad you’re doing this + I’m going to need to start doing that more too! Happy gotcha day to Scooby! <3