And also that moment when your jogging partner doesn’t even show up at all.
Yeah, those moments aren’t very much fun.
We’ve all been there. Unfortunately, people are sometimes not very reliable.
Of course, we’re human! We love to give people the benefit of the doubt. So what if they show up late? That doesn’t mean it’s going to happen every day.
So what if they don’t even come? I can jog by myself—it’s not a big deal. They were probably busy.
But, most of the time, we decide to have a jogging partner for a variety of reasons:
1. It’s not as much fun to jog by yourself
2. Jogging with a partner makes your allotted distance feel shorter because you talk and talk and talk…and lose track of time
3. You hope that your partner will keep you focused on your goals—you don’t want to let them down, so you will definitely show up
So, when your partner doesn’t show up, you’re kind of bummed. It’s disappointing.
To avoid this, here’s what I suggest: jog with a dog!
If you don’t have a dog, you probably have a local shelter who would love if you volunteered to give the dogs exercise. After all, dogs need exercise as much as you and me.
There are also dogs who have a lot of energy building up and need to let it loose.
If you’re tired of your jogging partner not showing up, here are 10 dog breeds who would love to take your partner’s place:
1. Dalmatian
2. Labrador Retriever
3. Weimaraner
4. Border Collie
5. Siberian Husky
6. Australian Cattle Dog
7. Greyhound
8. Vizsla
9. Bloodhound
10. Brittany
I hope these dogs turn out to be more reliable than your jogging partner!
The blog entry was contributed by Adena Siefert, PR and Marketing Intern at Hedstrom – Ball, Bounce and Sport. She recently graduated from Ashland University with degrees in Sport Communication and Public Relations. She is a proud owner of two rescued Dalmatians.
*Resources: Dog Breed Info, eHow, and Dogtime.
