Canicross Conversations

In this episode, Louise chats to exhibitors and racers at Goodwoof 2023, and finds out about different dog sports including agility, flyball, and hoopers. Louise also has a chat with PetPlan about dog insurance. 

In today's episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Toby Lambert about his transition from endurance running at elite level for Great Britain, to finding canicross. It's a fascinating episode, with some great insights into Toby's training. He is the current European silver medallist in canicross - watch this space for the 2023-24 season! You can follow Toby on Instagram @letsturnandburn

In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Darren Evans from Green Runners and Dan Thompson from the Running Out of Time Climate Relay about how we can be more mindful of the planet as we canicross, with travel, kit, food, and speaking out. Running Out of Time 2023 is a 2000km relay from Ben Nevis to Big Ben which aims to supercharge awareness of the climate crisis; change attitudes; and inspire...

In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Cam Wimble, the Dog Nutritionist, about what we should be feeding our dogs, and how their diet, like ours can affect their quality of life, and their longevity.   You can download the recipes Cam mentions in the podcast from his website https://www.thedognutritionist.com/ and follow him on Instagram .

In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Laura Clark, registered dietitian, and experienced specialist in women's health and menopause. Laura talks us through the battles women have had growing up during a diet culture, and gives us some food for thought about maximising our nutrition as we go through menopause. You can follow Laura on her Instagram @menopause.dietitian Visit her website www.t...

In today's episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Stacey Marston, a canicrosser who recently participated in the Get Stronger, Run a Faster 5k course. Stacey talks us through her experience of the course, and reveals how she feels she improved her strength and speed.

This week in our Canicross Stories feature we chat to Ellie Coleman who has just completed the first ever Ultra Marathon soley for Canicross. We chat about how it came about and how Ellie doesn't actually have her own dog!  Find our more about adventure with Blue her borrowed dog on instragram.  You can find Ellie here If this has inspired you to trying an ultra marathon with your dog then check o...

In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Anna Harding from The Running Channel about how she started canicross, and how training is going as she introduces her sprocker spaniel Ralph to longer distances. Anna's running mantra is "complete not complete" and she recently ran 115 miles from London to Rugby - we chat about what's next for her and Ralph. 📷 Nick Wolstenholme Photography

In this episode of our regular Canicross Stories feature, Michelle and Louise chat to Sophia Kelly, a veterinary nurse who canicrosses with her dog Dillon, who is partially sighted. Sophia rescued Dillon in 2018, knowing he has Progressive Retinol Atrophy, not expecting him to be able to canicross, but 5 years later they are attempting a marathon together. A truly heart-warming episode about the s...

In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to behaviourist Emma Johnston from Speak Dog about her experiences of raw feeding* her working sled dogs.  We chat about the different types of raw feeding: DIY; 80/10/10; 80/20 and have a fascinating conversation about the impact that nutrition has on a dog's behaviour. In the wild, dogs, who are natural scavengers rather than predators, would eat up to 4...

Do you know what it means when you see a dog wearing yellow? This is an episode originally released at the end of 2021, before the very first Dogs in Yellow awareness day took pace on 20th March 2022, and as it's coming up again we thought we would reshare an important message. In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Sarah Jones, who founded My Anxious Dog, after realising her working cocker...

In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to menopause expert Karen Weir about how to get the most out of our running during perimenopause and post-menopause, and the advice is surprising. Karen talks through the risks to our bodies during this time of immense change, and recommends the kind of strength training and running we should be doing, and it's not what you might think. It's certainly made...

Louise is flying solo today and chats to canicross coach Emily Thomas, who also appeared on episode 48 talking about canine hydrotherapy .   Emily's business offers training to people interested in becoming a canicross coach, and offers a Run Leader course, a Certified Coach course and a higher Level 3 qualification in canicross coaching.   Emily will be at Crufts next week so if you're there, do...

In this episode, Louise and Michelle further explore mindset, and how it can relate to our nutrition, as they chat to EIQ nutrition certified coach, Wayne Barrigan. A fascinating episode, with plenty of food for thought (pardon the pun!) as Louise and Michelle both have epiphanies about the way they have approached nutrition in the past. You can contact Wayne via his Instagram page to learn more.

Michelle and Louise chat to Harriet Innes, who describes herself as a disabled canicrosser, and is keen to emphasize how inclusive the sport can be for those with disabilities. Harriet talks us through the considerations of racing with a disability, and her kit choices.   Harriet also runs a rescue centre for active dogs.    You can follow Harriet on Instagram @ottos.legacy   This episode is spons...

In this episode, Louise and Michelle delve into mindset, as they chat to Mental Health and Exercise Coach, Lucy. Lucy is also a personal trainer, and triathlon coach, as well as competing in triathlon herself. She delivers personalised training plans with coaching and online strength and conditioning classes to help you achieve your running goals. Her plans are tailored to you to ensure your train...

In this episode, Louise and Michelle learn about another type of cani-sport as they chat to Ash and the hounds, who race in the DR4 rig class. Ash talks us through what the sport entails, her training, and her future hopes for the sport.

In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to YouTube sensation That Spotty Dog Runs (well, his owner, Duncan!). Dizzy is a Dalmatian who loves to run, and his owner Duncan talks us through their training for upcoming races, as well as the eqipment they use to film their videos.   Half-marathon update ... Dizzy smashed it - 1st Dog by 18 minutes!    Here is a list of links to videos referenced in t...

Louise and Michelle chat to Emily Thomas, co-director of Canactive Hydrotherapy Centre, and underwater treadmill used for both rehabilitation of injuries, and fitness and conditioning, to future-proof our pups!

In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Pickle's physio: registered veterinary nurse, and animal physiotherapist Sophie Sparrow about common canicross injuries, and how best to condition our dogs to help prevent these. Sophie talks us through how to recognise injuries in our dogs (who are very good at hiding weaknesses from us!) and how we can best treat these. We also talk about the kind of...

In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat about their goals for the coming year, and launch the exciting news about their upcoming course - Get Stronger for a Faster 5k.   Here is the link to register your interest in the course: https://mailchi.mp/e806ed7536de/run-a-faster-5k  

In this episode, our canicross stories feature returns, as Louise and Michelle chat to Susan Fraser, who has recently returned from the 2022 European Championships in Germany, representing team GB. A great insight into how canicross as a hobby can take you into international competition.

What trail shoes should I buy? It's a common question, and the answer is ... a very individual one. In this episode, Georgie Lambert, owner of Alton Sports, talks us through what we should be looking for in a trail shoe depending on the terrain we're running on, and whether we're racing or running for fun. She also explains about different lacing options, and what to look for in a good sock! Don't...

Continuing the theme this season of healthier humans (because we are, after all, often the weakest link in the human/dog team) Louise and Michelle chat to former GP, keen runner and author, Dr Juliet McGrattan about how the menopause can affect our running, and how we can experience symptoms of perimenopause as early as ten years before we reach menopause itself.   Juliet gives some really practic...

In this episode, Michelle and Louise chat to Protein Rebel founder Tim Boote all about why our bodies need protein, particularly when we exercise.    Protein Rebel have offered Canicross Conversations a special discount to followers. Use canicross15 at the checkout to save 15% off all their products at www.proteinrebel.com