01: My Running Story & What’s Is DPM
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Hey runners! Every step is progress and every dog you spot is bonus motivation. Here's this week's dose of running reality from the Dogs Per Mile podcast.
Episode Summary
Join me, Bridget, for the very first episode of the Dogs Per Mile podcast where I share my unexpected journey from "sweating for the wedding" to becoming a dedicated runner with over 50 half marathons under my belt. Learn how I transformed from someone who hated running so much I quit soccer, to creating a unique approach to running that focuses on joy instead of pace - the Dogs Per Mile mindset
In This Episode
My running origin story and transformation from running-hater to half-marathon lover
Why traditional running metrics don't tell the whole story
How counting dogs became my favorite running stat
This week's Dogs Per Mile count
Episode Highlights
00:04 - Welcome to Dogs Per Mile podcast and introduction
04:15 - The "sweating for the wedding" beginning and first 5K
07:30 - Taking on my first half-marathon
15:20 - The origin story of Dogs Per Mile
20:45 - How to calculate your own Dogs Per Mile
Key Takeaways
Running doesn't have to be about performance or pace - it can be a source of joy and mental reset
Creating your own metrics (like Dogs Per Mile) can make running more enjoyable and less stressful
The watch doesn't determine whether you had a good run - your experience does
This Week's Dogs Per Mile Stats
🐕 Total Miles: 11
🐕 Dogs Spotted: 9
🐕 Dogs Per Mile: 0.81
🌟 Notable Sightings: Mini Aussies and Golden Retrievers get bonus points!
Quotable Moments
"F you watch, what the fuck are you talking about? I am going fast. I don't know what you're talking about. The watch doesn't control whether I had a good run."
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Share your own Dogs Per Mile count with #DogsPerMile
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Community Spotlight
Meet Yogi and Maple, my two running coaches! A mini Australian shepherd and golden retriever who inspire the bonus points system in my Dogs Per Mile counting.
Share Your Thoughts
What's your Dogs Per Mile count? Do you have your own unique way of making runs more enjoyable? Share your stories in the comments below or tag us in your running photos on Instagram @DogsPerMilePod.
