Training Update

Murphy's training is going well. We started a clicker puppy class 2 weeks ago, and so far he has gotten pretty good at 'sit', 'down', and 'kennel'. I used a clicker off and on with Hannah, she was super smart and picked up on things immediately. Murphy seems to be quick, but not quite that quick. It was pretty cool though to see him thinking, I could really tell the moment he 'got it' and realized what I wanted him to do when I asked him to 'lie down'.

Sophie was also helping last night, and by 'helping' I mean lying on the book so that I wasn't able to read it. What I really think she is trying to say is 'maybe if he never learns anything, she'll send him back'.

Speaking of training, I've decided to sign up for another "Team in Training" event. It was a tough decision between the century bike ride (Tour de Poway) and a half marathon (Nike Women's Half). The century had a lower fundraising amount ($975 for alumni) and since it was local there would be no travel, but Nike has a lower requirement for training (since its only a half marathon) and there are hot firemen in tuxedo's at the finish line handing out Tiffany finisher medals.

In the end, Nike won out. The race is October 18th. Tracy, Mike and 'The new Kennedy' as Jen calls Tiny Dancer, have already promised to be there to cheer me on. Sheesh...the kids not even born and he/she already has an event on his/her social calendar!

Our first session is May 16th...which I will be missing for T's baby shower. Guess I'm off to a good start. ;-)

So, on that note...let the training (and fundraising!) begin!!