Like many marathoners, John McLean trains with running buddies. Mr. McLean is a dog-lover who logs miles with four-legged friends, both his own and rescues. For years Mr. McLean, 63, ran solo. They worked in the aerospace industry and travel made it tough to look after a dog. The day after Mr. McLean retired in 2014, he came home with Abby, a 10-week-old Chocolate Labrador.

Source: Wall Street Journal December 01, 2019 12:00 UTC