Apr 10
21
Why You Need to Run with the Right Pack
Katie and I decided to head over to the dog park on Sunday since it had been a while since Tuggy had been able to run free. He just loves to get out there and run around chasing dogs, being chased and dodging the dog owners who stand around.
We immediately became the unpopular group when Tuggy walked out and chose his first ‘victim’, a small chihuahua. Tuggy ran a few small circles around him and then gave a playful pounce to get the other dog chasing him. It lasted about 15 seconds until the other dog quit. Poor Tuggy ran around like the unpopular kid on the playground looking for someone to play with…until another female Boston Terrier came along and ran and played with him for the next 45 minutes.
Tuggy was running faster than I had ever seen and jumping over other dogs as he chased his new female companion. He was like a totally different dog now that his energized little friend was around. This was until she took a water break and he decided to put on the moves on by air-humping at her, but that is another story.
What is the reason for this post, besides talking about mybest buddy…and dog, Tuggy? Well, Tuggy wasn’t enjoying himself when he was around the lazy dogs. He had the energy being sucked out of him every minute and wasn’t doing the things he was capable of.
This happens with people all of the time. It is a fact we act and become just like the 5 people we spend the most time with in our lives. Are you hanging out with energy suckers? Complainers? Crabs? Underachievers? If so, then it may be time to find a new pack and live up to your full potential. Find like minded people who enjoy working out, work hard, are positive and push themselves. I guarantee that you will reach your goals way faster than you could have ever imagined.
More on Tuggy in the future when he shares his favorite healthy human snacks with you….Greg Carbone, CSCS, CPT, YFS
