Maralynn Posted May 20, 2018 Report Share Posted May 20, 2018 For the past few years Ive followed the US Canine Biathlon. This year I made the trip to run in it with Kolt. It was a blast! Totally challenging but managed to finish the course in a pretty decent time. The Alabama heat was a lot for us northerners but the numerous water and mud obstacles helped us survive the heat! Not many pictures of us since we didnt take our phones on the course (because, water!!) but here are a few of the course we ran. It was a really well run event and Were definitely planning on making the trip again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urge to herd Posted May 20, 2018 Report Share Posted May 20, 2018 That looks like So Much Fun! Glad you shared some pix with us!!!! Ruth & Gibbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentleLake Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeegirl Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 Wow, that looks fun! Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcv-border Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 I have heard about this, and it sounds like a lot of fun. If I were much younger, I would be very interested in participating. I am glad to hear you had a great time - and are going back. Where is it next year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 Wonderful fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maralynn Posted May 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 If youre interested, dont let age alone hold you back! The oldest person who completed the course was in their 70s. The winner of the civilian division was a 44 y/o woman. They give a sweet age handicap.... This one takes place in Anniston Al. Its put on the the director of Vapor Wake K9 (a detection dog company). But there is one in in West Virginia this fall put on by Logan Haus kennel. Im thinking about signing up for it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Elle Posted May 24, 2018 Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 Look like a great way to have fun with your dog! If they had one here and if I had a suitable dog, which I do not currently, I would do it. No chance I would place, maybe not even complete the course, but that wouldn't matter - it would be a blast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mddvm Posted May 24, 2018 Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 We were there too! It was so much fun! Will definitely be back next year. BookIt had a blast. One of our team members is in her 70s and completed the race with a 6 lb chihuahua... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcv-border Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 Yes, I want that 'less than 10 lb dog' to compete. Anyone willing to rent one to me. LOL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcv-border Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 Mddvm - those are cool photos. Gives me an idea of some of the obstacles. Mara - Just had to say the Kolt has the most wonderful expression on his face. So proud!! And I checked out the October canine biathlon in WV. OMG. It is only 2 hours from me! Must get off my plump a$$ and start moving. Maybe, maybe not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maralynn Posted May 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 Thanks Jovi - he was in his groove after he got over the fact that he thought I was nuts! And Im convinced that the ideal dog size for this is over 30# but under 45# - big enough to do almost everything independently but small enough to assist at the one or two places it was needed!! And theyre big enough to help pull you along a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maralynn Posted May 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 We had so much fun last year that we went again this year. Kolt rocked the 4.25 miles course and all the obstacles! there were some doozies - Culverts, 1/4 mile through a rocky creek, mud crawls, concrete hurdles, A-frames, plunges into pools to name a few. We bettered our time from last year and managed to finish in the top 10% in the women’s division! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Elle Posted May 24, 2019 Report Share Posted May 24, 2019 Good for you! That looks like so much fun. I love it that we have sports we can do with our dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Cressa Posted June 7, 2019 Report Share Posted June 7, 2019 That looks like a blast!!!! How did you train for the(dog) obstacles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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