Rio, the SDRI pup, tests the running gear for dogs to make sure it is Fido-friendly.

Man and his best friend have always shared a love of running. Whether it be a casual jog in the park or a long, grueling trail run, dogs have proven to be a great endurance partner for humans. Along with the proper diet, training schedule and gear, some dogs are just as capable of logging as many miles as their two legged owners.

Rio, a mixed breed shelter mutt is just such an example. Not only is Rio a long distance runner, but also the shop dog for the San Diego Running Institute (www.sdri.net), a running specialty retailer located in Mission Valley which recently added running leashes to their inventory to meet growing demand.

“As endurance runners, we here at SDRI want to see all athletes outfitted correctly, including the four legged kind”, said owner Dr. Victor Runco. “The majority of our customers are dog owners themselves so it only seemed natural to include gear for their furry friends.” 
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