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 the podcast. YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@thatspottydogruns Half-marathon: https://youtu.be/AmtDu83nv...
Jan 27, 2023•37 min•Season 3Ep. 49
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!
Jan 20, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 48
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 strength training our dogs should be doing. Top tip - walk VERY VERY slowly! Sophie refers to two ca...
Jan 13, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 47
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
Jan 06, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 46
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.
Dec 16, 2022•42 min•Season 3Ep. 45
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 miss this one. www.altonsports.co.uk...
Dec 09, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 44
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 practical advice in this podcast - ask the men in your lives to listen too!! You can access Juliet's course, ...
Dec 02, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 43
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
Nov 25, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 42
This episode is another one all about human recovery, as Louise and Michelle chat to Carole Armitage, founder of hot chocolate company 80 Noir Ultra. Find out about the mental and physical benefits of dark chocolate in a fascinating chat with Carole.
Nov 18, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 41
In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to The Six Pack Revolution Founder Scott Harrison about the importance of strength training and nutrition as we age, and he gives us some tips about how to get started, and getting into a routine.
Nov 11, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Louise and Michelle chat to James Lewington, a self-confessed "dog collector", and current British Bikejor Champion, who is just about to head out to Europe to represent Great Britain in international competition. James talks us through how he got started in Bikejor, the technical aspects of it compared to canicross, plus how he manages to fit in training his 5 competing dogs.
Nov 04, 2022•37 min•Season 5Ep. 39
In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Kevin Lamport, British national champion in two dog scooter. Find out all about this exciting dog team sport, what training looks like, and just how fast the fastest can go!
Oct 28, 2022•37 min•Season 5Ep. 38
In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat through everything you need to know if you are thinking about starting canicross, busting some common myths and worries people have about it, talking through kit and commands, and explaining what happens at a taster session.
Oct 21, 2022•29 min•Season 4Ep. 37
In this episode, Louise records live from the first Canicross Midlands race of the 2022 season at Box End.
Oct 14, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 36
In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Phil Irwin, founder of Bark Life and the World League Canicross. Phil is a keen canicrosser with his two dogs Bella and Lucy. His background in the military, power electronics, mathematical modelling, marketing and telecommunications has given him the unique skills to set up a virtual racing league to enable canicrossers of all ages and abilities to compete on a level playing field using age grading, but particularly aimed at helping veterans and begi...
Oct 07, 2022•44 min•Season 4Ep. 35
In today's episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Natalie Chadwick about her experience of competing in the Trophée des Montagnes 2022. The TDM is a 9 day canicross event in the French Alps, and Natalie paints a vivid picture of an exciting, challenging, yet inclusive, canicross event. The shoes Natalie mentions in the podcast are Decathlon Evadict Women's Trail MT Cushion Here is a link to Natalie's blog about the event if you want to learn more...
Sep 30, 2022•39 min•Season 4Ep. 34
In this episode, Louise and Michelle are thrilled to celebrate Canicross Conversations' first birthday by discussing their Top 5 episodes so far. If you're new to Canicross Conversations, have a listen as we signpost you to some of our favourite episodes, and if you're been listening from the start, we would love to know your favourite episode, so please do get in touch.
Sep 23, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 33
In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Paul Jones, who, together with his partner Lucy, rescued Astor in 2019. Astor had been found in quite a bad way in Mauritius, and arrived in the UK a very anxious, scared, dog. Over the last few years, he has learned to trust humans again, and discovered a joy for canicross. Paul talks candidly about the realities of adopting an anxious, reactive dog, and shares what he has been working on to build Astor's confidence. You can follow Astor's adventures...
Jul 29, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 32
As canicrossers, we all have a million photos of our dogs' rear ends on our camera phones, right? In this episode of Canicross Conversations, Louise and Michelle chat to professional dog photographer Kerry Jordan from Fur and Fables. Kerry describes her work as "creating FOMO inducing images" and she shares some brilliant tips with us about getting the most out of our camera phones, how to get our dogs' attention on us, and editing advice. You won't want to miss this one. Louise and Michelle hav...
Jul 22, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Louise and Michelle interview Sarette, the owner of Wilson for our regular Canicross Stories feature. Sarette chats about her running, competitiveness, and what the dream team will be getting up to for the rest of the year. You can follow @woofswithwilson on Instagram here
Jul 15, 2022•24 min•Season 3Ep. 30
Louise and Michelle have a chat about how they can improve their running through discussing all the elements a training plan might contain, including strength training, hills, intervals, fartlek runs, tempo runs, long runs. Here is the link to Louise's Pilates course mentioned in the podcast. Here is the link to Michelle's website if anybody needs run coaching advice...
Jul 08, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 29
This week, Louise takes us on a live tour of Goodwoof, as she teaches Pilates with dogs, and chats to various cani-sports exhibitors, including canicross (of course!), bikejor, and scooterjor.
Jun 03, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Louise and Michelle chat to Jason Pascoe from Non Stop Dogwear about harnesses. Find out: the difference between long and short harnesses how to fit a harness for your dog which harnesses offer the best adjustment what to look for in a well-fitted harness the signs of an ill-fitted harness how the dog's posture is affected by the harness, and how this differs for strong pulling dogs what should beginners look for in a harness how long should a harness last? harness care and cleaning should we us...
May 27, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 27
How do you get into canicross after having spent your childhood fearful of dogs? In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Inein Victor Garrick who found running later in life, and decided to get a dog after meeting a few canicross runners in his running club. They are now a member of Cardiff Canicross group, and are enjoying being part of the racing scene. We challenge those perceptions of whether running with a dog is easy, or challenging! What do you think? You can follow @vikto_garik_runs...
May 20, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 26
In this episode. Louise and Michelle chat with Barkrun founder Claire Martin. When parkrun decided to no longer permit the use of waist belts for running with dogs in April 2022, many people in the canicross community understandably felt excluded. Barkrun was already in existence prior to this, a play on words for those who loved to participate in the free weekly timed 5k with their dogs, with regular runners sharing photos and running news, but when news of the parkrun rule change broke, Claire...
May 12, 2022•27 min•Season 4Ep. 25
In this episode, Michelle interviews Louise about Pilates, and why every runner could benefit from it. Find out how to get started if you're brand new to it, and how to plan it into your week, around your running and canicrossing. Find out more about Pilates here Join Louise's Facebook group for runners and canicrossers here...
May 06, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 24
In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Rachel Spencer about our relationships with our dogs in our homes, and just how much a part of the family they are. Is your dog allowed on your bed or sofa? Do you have a wardrobe for your dog? Does your dog buy you birthday cards, and how do you celebrate your dog's birthday? About Rachel Rachel Spencer is a freelance writer specialising in the pet industry for national newspapers and magazines focusing on human interest stories, health, trends and t...
Mar 25, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Kate Mellor didn't have a dog when she decided she would love to try canicross; she saw it on a TV programme and decided it looked so much fun, so set the wheels in motion to adopt her collie lab cross Flash. Collecting Flash just 2 hours before national lockdown came into effect in 2020 meant that Flash's puppy training and socialisation looked quite different to most puppies, but knowing that the duo were aiming to do canicross once he was fully grown, Kate had the time and the patience to car...
Mar 11, 2022•31 min•Season 4Ep. 22
In this episode of Canicross Stories, Louise and Michelle chat to Nat, who runs every day with her dog Esme, Nat and Esme have developed a strong bond while canicrossing, and have completed ultra distances together.
Mar 04, 2022•38 min•Season 4Ep. 21
parkrun have decided that, effective from (and including) Saturday 2 April, they will no longer permit parkrunners to use waist harnesses when participating with their dog. Dogs will be still be allowed to participate with their owners, but the rules from 2nd April state: “One dog on a short, handheld, non-extendable lead by the side of the participant, and within reach at all times. Care must also be taken to avoid tripping other parkrunners.” Louise and Michelle chat about the new rule and its...
Mar 01, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 20
