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Diane and Millie have been an important part of Leash Your Fitness. They come to almost everything that we do including the book club, hikes, kayaking and yappy hours. They have so much fun together and they have met a lot of wonderful people in Leash Your Fitness and have done a lot of fun things that she would never have done before.
What brought you to Leash Your Fitness Classes?
I heard about Leash Your Fitness through an article in the Union Tribune. I’d had my dog (Millie) for about a year, and my exercise routine had become walking around the block. I was not going to the gym as much anymore because I wanted to exercise with my dog, but walking was getting boring.
What did you do for fitness before LYF?
I was a gym goer. I tried everything, aerobics, spin, and weights. I went up and down with my weight. I had a trainer once, and got strong but not fit. I tried running years ago, and did not like it, I was by myself and it was grueling.
How do you feel the classes have helped you?
I felt better about myself. I was getting more fit and losing weight, not a lot in the beginning but even a little made me feel good. (I lost 15lbs) Plus, Millie was so happy and loved running around with me and other people and their dogs. I can’t believe I started with the running class, because I was not a runner. But Millie loved running (and playing) so I thought she would like it and I would benefit. And boy was that the truth. I remember my very first run, I could not breathe after the first ¼ mile. But I kept coming, because Millie had so much fun. Eventually, I was not the last one in the pack. 8 months later our teacher (Kelly) suggested we do a 5K with our dogs, and run the entire race. I thought, No Way, I won’t be able to. But I did! My race time was good too. After that Millie and I kept running with our group. I found that I am motivated by both the people and the dogs. Now 4 years later, I have done 10Ks, 12Ks, 15Ks, a half marathon. I love it. This group of people have brought so much laughter and joy to my life, it is hard to describe.
How do you feel that they have helped Millie or have helped you and Millie bond?
The exercising together helps us communicate, sometimes with just our body language. I know Millie is happy and fit. And because of our experiences together, she trusts me and she is comfortable with going to new places.
You come to everything that we do and we appreciate it. What is your favorite part besides everything?
I started increasing the classes I went to because I wanted to get more fit. The running was showing results, then I wanted my arms to be fit so I started to the Upper Body class. Eventually I just kept going to everything because my body kept getting stronger and leaner. I started to get compliments on my arms and how fit that I looked. Plus, both Millie and I were having fun in every class. I mentally was feeling better, being able to get away with my dog and run around and exercise, it helped the stressful day get right sized.
I love the kayaking too but think the running class is still my favorite, though I really do love all of them. There are so many fun classes and events. They do a good job of mixing things up so that we don’t get bored.
We love Diane and Millie as well as everyone that comes to Leash Your Fitness. We would LOVE to meet you and your dog. Leash Your Fitness will introduce you to fun fitness activities that you never thought that you would do with your dog! Visit our SCHEDULE and come play with us soon!
