India, Oct. 7 -- A stray dog in Kanpur appears to have found an unlikely running routine after joining a group of runners for a long-distance run. The dog stayed with them for several hours, covering more than 38 km and taking water breaks along the way. The unusual running companion has now left viewers impressed by its stamina and determination.

The video was shared on Instagram by user Pratham Singh. Text displayed in the video reads, "She literally ran 38kms with us. Pillu Goggins. Distance 43.87 km, Pace, 6:53/km, Time 5h 2m."

In the clip, Singh can be heard documenting the dog's run as the group covers one kilometre after another. He says the dog had been running with them from the beginning and points out that they were nearing t...