Vanessa gasped and panted as she waddled her way along the path. Her thighs burned as they rubbed upon each other and her feet ached as they repeatedly slammed into the hard dirt beneath her. What she wouldn't do for a long rest and a delicious pastry to sate her growling stomach. The German Shepherd slowed for a moment to catch her breath and take a swig of her sports drink. "Just a few more miles..." she thought to herself as she wiped the sweat from her brow. She would be in shape this summer, no more excuses. After a minute or two, she picked up her pace and pulled up her shorts to cover up her large butt- a futile effort, as it quickly escaped its spandex prison and jiggled freely with every step.

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