I tried to run a marathon over a mountain....with my little dog

[@Calmlypanic593]

Go Nixon what an effort 1st place while dragging a 6ft lump 🤣🤣 great vid

[@dansjourney4642]

love how after the dog gets first place he is promoted from the boot to the front seat!

[@FitLawyerK]

Nixon sleeping in the front seat after he demolished that trail, so cute😊

[@tonyrabone4668]

Nixon has incredible endurance. It's amazing what these dogs can do.

[@asystole_]

And how much they seem to enjoy it!

[@edramlan7954]

Congrats Nixon!

[@DC-lu5qs]

There are a ton of things I love about your videos, but the love and attention you shower on your dogs kind of tops them all. Love it. Good job, Nixon!

[@MarkLewisfitness]

They are the only ones (well, just Nixon really) who "gets" my training 😂

[@MinerH2O]

HAS to be one of my fav's.... Thanks Mark & Nixon!!!

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Thanks so much 🙏 🙏 🐶

[@MinerH2O]

@@MarkLewisfitness THANK YOU Mark, Nixon, Jen and family! I've enjoyed many hours of your videos. It's about time I stepped up and contributed a little something for the entertainment! I'm looking forward to the event's lineup I saw on your website! Specifically, the Beast of Blacks 👊👊 GO NIXON! 🙂

[@Nabbo892]

Awwww how cute is Nixon asleep in the car 😊

[@fynssp]

Laughed when you pulled up Nixon for a selfie 😆

[@darkflamejam]

Wow... That light.... It'll light Nixon's trophy case excellently!

[@the_different_dad9943]

I love all your videos Mark. But we need some more of this again.

[@deniseshephard3347]

Nixon what a warrior he is those little legs of his never stop

[@orangew3988]

When I clicked on this video, I was all, but Nixon is so small! I hope you've really built up his training slowly over time, what about his hips! But then I saw him 15 miles in, pulling you up a mountain, and realised this dog is in his absolute element. I eat my words, what an absolute champ he is. First dog, for sure.

[@intomlinson]

Nixon (well, his breed) were originally bred for fox hunting so you could say running is in his genes!

[@DrewLSsix]

He has a video all about getting your dog into running including exactly what you recommend.

[@accidentalactivist9633]

@@intomlinson Not really, they were for putting down holes to flush foxes out not chasing them over open ground, that's the job of the foxhound which is a far larger animal.

[@danofficial117]

This dog must be the fittest dog around , he looks like he can run all day , pulling a giant of a man up a mountain, flew off on the start like he knows he’s competing 😂

[@Sassa328]

Nixon is the cutest little running machine 🔥 congrats to both of you, especially for filming at the same time.

[@Garfie1d73]

After only 2 minutes I was smiling ear to ear. I love your videos! Keep them coming. Greetings from Germany!

[@themusette5894]

This is one of the first of your videos that I watched. The scenery is wonderful. No surprise I've been coming back ever since - and what an evolution: motivational, hyrox, Jenna, full time. Keep rocking!

[@MFmadlib15]

Dog is an absolute engine

[@alanwetherelt7155]

Watched this again , what a wonderful watch congratulations

[@3oneK]

Thanks you Mark for this shared video. Nixon is really awesome! I had a jack Russell many years ago , she was used to follow me on mountain bike run every time i go out and running in front of the bike. I’m in too running stuff for while now and you make me dream with this video. I wish to have an another JRT and hope he will come with me running. Best run wishes to you both 😘

[@pallekjrlaursen8388]

Really can't blame you for loving that dog. Great content as always.

[@raychan9449]

Absolutely amazing.... superb effort from both of you.... I don’t know how you have the presence of mind to keep recording during the tough bits.

[@nigeljohnwilson4549]

....and that feeling is more valuable than medals and times! Is it more valuable than the actual trophy? Don't know, you'd have to ask the dog! 🤣🤣🤣🤩🤩

[@kevkeates]

That was a great watch and the ending had me proper laughing out loud!!!

[@themicroadventurefilmproje9011]

Dude, great video! Nixon is a total legend!! Keep them coming. 👍

[@iplayoldschoolrunescape]

LOOOOL at the giant light at the end hahahahah x D

[@jonestava7385]

Haha, excellent dad joke in the end there. I laughed hard. Brilliant video and excellent effort. Thanks for sharing!

[@tomdavis8644]

Another great video Mark! Run looked amazing/Hellish! I have done the Brecon 10mile before but nothing like the terrain you did. Loved the sweet spot philosophy, keep up the great work 👍

[@paulrondeau9998]

Watching your videos is an inspiration for me. I run Trails regularly, and I'm looking at getting a dog right now. Can't wait to start running with my pooch!! Great video!

[@ocbyn]

Loved this. Gave me memories of when I was bicycle support for some friends doing a 50km ultra- 3 times up Pen y Fan. They have inspired me to run now, as you have too. Thank you for the vids and podcasts

[@cyclingnerddelux698]

Nixon was in full Beast Mode. Awesome !!

[@elinstromberg5084]

Oh my! What beautiful surroundings. I would love to go there. Nixon is a champ and me and my dog Freja have him as a role model. / Elin from Sweden

[@mokagio]

So inspiring. Thanks Jason! I mean, Mark

[@psihomat]

Awesome video, don't stop posting! You are an inspiration!

[@davidleiper1]

Great video Mark. Found your channel recently and as a late 40's gent myself, it's inspiring stuff. Keep it up sir!

[@Jan-v5r]

Nice vid, love it! That run seems like so much fun

[@grassguy765]

Man what a cool video, I've come back to this one a few times. Love the nixon vids

[@mandrew1122]

Brilliant!! Loved this video. Congrats to Nixon! I run with my Husky (actual husky mix) and love it. I don’t think I’d be picking up my 65 pound husky quite as easily as you pick up Nixon.. Love your videos!!

[@tuathaigh-aa]

Do you take your husky running? I am an ultramarathoner and I'd love a dog to take running - a husky sounds perfect since they can clock huge distances. But sadly it gets extremely hot in in summer here.

[@DaemonViews]

Great video to watch. So jealous of your running buddy. Used to go out with mine as well but he passed away in April. Showed my girlfriend the video as well and she loved Nixon and thought you were hilarious as well. We got a cat now. Too early for another dog. And with work also not ideal now. When I showed the video to my cat and said that we would start going for runs as well, he was visibly disgusted and not interested whatsoever.

[@AlanCallow]

Just discovered your channel - it's FANTASTIC! Love this video and well done Nixon

[@simonk337]

So awesome. I'm toying with a 50k next month with my dog, the most we've ever done it a half! Your dog didn't seem to mind the workout!

[@grumpywoodchucker]

Those views 😍 Great work Nixon and human!

[@thebmanshow9746]

This route looks incredible!

[@markriley2733]

Brilliant. Going down hill is harder than going up hill. Love Brecon

[@ptinkler]

Brilliant Mark - loved that!

[@bradobbink6564]

Love the Fur Baby in the front seat.

[@arthurbraakenburg2015]

Amazing video and wonderful scenery

[@MrJohnsink]

Fantastic video! Good effort on the run, looks like Nixon breezed it! 👍👍👍

[@MarkLewisfitness]

We are both back there in a few weeks!

[@CoolInOlympia]

This is such am awesome video! Gives me a jolt of more confidence for a 10k trail race tomorrow in a place I haven't run, which makes me nervous!!!! Thank you!!!!

[@vz3431]

i am beyond shocked about that puppy crossing the finish line, kool video

[@lourenspfister5804]

You are right, best video ever!

[@stephenjoel9417]

This video is awesome - Thinking of getting a Terrier!

[@mjowsey]

Great video. I now know what distance my next race will be, thanks.

[@stevenpipikakis2421]

The four legged running companion is brilliant 👍

[@margarettigwell50]

Loved it well done

[@roaminpirate]

I liked this, only for the Airfield Light Sweet spot

[@eduardozanini9043]

How tf that tiny dog did all that? Hahah, nice video mate, that was really nice to see how you both did that so well!

[@simondent2996]

Your dog is top draw ... and you are both a great watch ....👍

[@Foxtrottangoabc]

Stay Hard ! Nixon 💪🐶

[@CoolInOlympia]

Nixon is having so much fun!

[@mapetstube]

Awesome team work, I'll take my dog 🐶 out for a run this weekend 😉

[@TOOLEO222]

dude i loved this episode! lol nixon rules! regards from Cyprus

[@lanceglander7199]

Truly inspiring. Thanks for sharing all the great adventures. I came across your channel because of the P3X but everything else is such great content too!

[@Ant-66]

Great effort. I know that downhill section off the mountain very well and its tricky to walk down let alone run down with a dog attached. Very entertaining video, congrats to you both.

[@jackfrostcm108]

Cute doggie Nixon 😄

[@marks-0-0]

I completed a very tough 100km cycle event in Derbyshire on Saturday that nearly broke me Lol so i understand what you went through here.

[@AB-qx3pf]

You were up at cloud base basically and cloud base is a layer of cooler air that will reflect sound from below. That's why you were able to hear the voices of pple from some distance away.

[@deannilvalli6579]

Very enjoyable little video! Should we start calling this sort of thing "tough fun"? As for the dog... it is pretty amazing that an ordinary looking dog apparently has more stamina than a very fit looking (and actually fit) man. So much for human superiority....

[@ellenwood696]

This is still my favourite video of all time! hilarious too :) proud that it will be on our website very soon. Hope to see you both soon ...

[@MarkLewisfitness]

June 12th ! Nixon is ready to race! I am not 😂 we are going to plod around and enjoy the scenery 😂

[@ellenwood696]

@@MarkLewisfitness just enjoy it, beautiful and less technical ( on your toes lol ) we look forward to seeing you there ..

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Will just be good to be back out running with others!

[@josephaddison8505]

Nice of Nixon to take you for a walk. Could've let you off the lead for a bit though.

[@bornepatrol]

Not sure if you will read this, I was given some advice if your planning on running with Nixon or any dog and him pulling a lot like he did downhill starting with a shoe half to 1 size larger than normal stops your toes smashing into your toe box. Was talking to some Canicross runners who are so much better than I’ll ever be who run 1 to 1.5 sizes larger for the runs that max out 5-7.5km iand half to one size for longer runs up ultras. It’s something to do with the rose split seconds your foot is on the ground the dog pulls you and your feet slides forward inside the shoe, even worse downhill.

[@captainlogic2679]

Wow a dog. I was wondering what that big light thing was in your last video 🤣

[@captainlogic2679]

Sorry i’d just come back from a night shift, and that comment made no sense. A true beast , wow what a dog !

[@paulleeFLOW]

Awesome 🐶

[@andrewzach1921]

My pup was fast but if you tried to run with her she would always run into your legs and try and trip you. It wasn't intentional just no situational awareness. Geez i miss her. Love going back and watching these videos Mark.

[@DanielUnterrainer]

Really love your video. Don't know how I came to this one all the way back in 2020. Your dog is an absolute beast. What a runner this dog. How did you train your dog for this? Epic views btw as well!

[@MarkLewisfitness]

One of my favourite videos

[@esenel92]

Best way to train a dog for something like this is in my opinion (and what our vet told us) build it gradually, and specially when building his stamina keep a good eye on him, if he's ahead of you, generally you're good, if he starts to run next to or behind you trying to keep up, call it a day. Also go visit the vet a bit more often than the annual check up just to keep an eye on any issues that might develop. Our dachshund used to do 30-40 KM runs as well and that's how he got to be in a shape to run like that. And make sure it's a fun experience for him/her is important. These days our dog is 13 yrs old and still in good shape, but clearly 30-40km runs are a no-no these days. At the annual check ups the vets always comment he's still very fit and seems really healthy, so that's good :)

[@charlesconvery9424]

Enjoying the videos. Would thoroughly recommend the Dingle Adventure Race to you. It turned me into Father Jack from Father Ted!

[@Mlungu2]

Man. What a cool video!

[@andrewwoods4907]

just did their Santa 12k this weekend after seeing this. cant recommend them enough, luckily had clear blue sky for most of it so got some great pictures

[@MarkLewisfitness]

I really wanted to do it but couldn't fit it in. That place, this time of year on a good day is beautiful.

[@andrewwoods8530]

@Mark Lewis have signed up for the 20 miler on the 11th March. Reckon if I can make that then an Ironman marathon is a doddle

[@Tom-ih5rz]

Great content!

[@stuartwalton3978]

Firstly well done Mark and big well done Nixon, awesome dog. You've inspired me to get into trail running with my Jack Russell and I love it . Can I ask what website you got Nixon's harness from please? Need one for mine.

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Innerwolf.co.uk

[@abruenin236]

Nixon is amazing

[@ABucc]

Nixon has more energy than everyone 🤣

[@paul5ish]

Hi Mark, love the channel, I'm looking for some advice going to start running with my springer spaniel and I was wondering if you use a specific leash and waist belt.

[@paul5ish]

@@MarkLewisfitness Thank you so much for taking the time to give such an in depth response. I wasn't even aware there was such a thing as canicross. After a little bit of googling I have bought a lead and we're going to try a short run to see how he gets on. Then hopefully next year try a few races. Secondly I wish you all the best in your training for the Ironman and look forward to seeing your updates and following your progress and hopefully in the next few years I will be able to follow in your footsteps.

[@bodhitr3350]

Nixon is a beast! 🤣

[@amandaosgood]

How can Nixons little legs run that far ? He is amazing 😃

[@peterandreasen7937]

amazing trip, you are outstanding :-)

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Thanks! 😃

[@insiderugbywithmark]

I'd like to see Nixon put through an athlete high performance review session at Loughborough University, that Dog is part David Goggins, part Eluid Kipchoge thats for sure.......VO2 Max is through the roof. Well done Nixon, great run, and the old man did pretty well too:-)

[@chrissaunders9987]

Ending was epic 😂

[@Laughinggravy857]

I’ve got the same dog . parsons Russel called nelson and he loves to run too 😀😀

[@viacheslavkiselev3125]

I expected you would have to carry the dog in the end. But he turned out to be an insanely strong little dog!

[@itarchitect.online]

Nixon is a secret moutain dog. Love this video. How often you are running with your friend. He is in a very good shape. What he eats while running with you ?

[@ogausden]

Cracking stuff by both of you, but sorry, you were massively out done by a jack russell.... Nixon is a legend!!!!

[@foggs]

What does your dog drink and eat on the races?

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Water and cheese.

[@alanwetherelt7155]

Yet another great watch Mark , we did a fair bit of hashing with our dog . Are you allowed to un clip Nixon , sure he would stay at your pace

[@MarkLewisfitness]

On a race you need to stay clipped. Also, he needs the leash, if he knew he could do what he liked he’d just chase anything he saw! Sheep, dogs, squirrels

[@WisePaul1337]

Excellent, well done Nixon. Also that light is insane, where are you putting it?

[@WisePaul1337]

@@MarkLewisfitness 🤣🤣🤣 do share a photo once it's installed 🤣🤣🤣 ☀️☀️☀️ 😎

[@Noriek_tok]

@@MarkLewisfitness then you can watch a film and get suntan at the same time

[@jnagtube]

man.. know this feeling.. did a 30km on the weekend with abtou 1500M elevation ... first event of the year, compeltely wrecked me haha

[@arian1754]

What breed is your dog?

[@MegaBabygal1]

Could anyone please tell me, what breed of dog Nixon is?

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Parson Russell terrier

[@malsbals]

If interested in testing your sanity, highly recommend a pack burro race

[@iknowyouwanttofly]

Have you done k9 biathlon?