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Originally Posted by yorkiemini  They may be little, but are mighty. I am a runner (not as fast as in my younger days, of course, but still run). My Cali is $ pounds and 7.5 years old. Has been running and swimming laps with me since day one. She can do a 5Knwith no trouble (if the concrete if not hot, if it is, forget it). My son is military and he runs about 8-9 miles a day - when she goes out touring with him (and usually about a dozen other airmen) they say she can make about 5 - 6 miles (remember she has been doing this since 10 months old, and does agility daily) before she starts to give out, at which time he pops her in his jacket or shirt with her he's hanging out and they finish.
Message here is - they are very capable of the exercise and it is good for them. Keep them hydrated and watch out for hot Tarmac! Truth is most of them could out run us 
Got to tell you how darling it is to see her running her little heart out with a dozen tough looking guys on the airbase  |
Totally agree. My little one is hype energetic and runs everywhere. She has two speed setting fast and faster. I usually walk her 2.5 miles but she could definitely go further. I am the one who conks out. I love her youthful exuberance but her energy can get her in trouble at home....she get's bored very easily and starts getting into trouble. Although she is only 4.5 years old and I absolutely love her exuberance, I have to admit I am waiting for her to become a little more laid back (but then if she did I would probably think she is sick and would be pestering the vet every day)
. I am probably in the best shape since high school because of my yorkies.