Dogs have long been the workout partners of choice for runners and bikers, but Vernon, B.C., ultra-triathlete Shanda Hill has turned to four-legged caprine friends to train with her. The Silver Star Mountain Resort resident is joined by four male Nigerian dwarf goats — Yoda, Wicket, Sparky and Spirit — in her running, hiking and rafting exercises. Vernon, B.C., triathlete Shanda Hill rafts with her pet goat Wicket on Kalamalka Lake. (4th Dimension Paddles)The athlete adopted her first two goats — Yoda and his brother — from a Kijiji vendor three years ago. Spirit, Sparky, Wicket and Yoda accompany Hill when she plays the piano outside of her house.

Source: CBC News August 29, 2020 20:03 UTC