In this episode, Michelle and Louise chat to Peter Howse of Devon Howlers. Peter runs the Devon Howlers club, and has set up his own event, the Newnham Bark, for canicross, bikejor and rigs. Join the Devon Howlers Facebook group here This episode is sponsored by the Get Stronger, Run a Faster 5k course, it's great for canicrossers and runners to improve their 5k time and get stronger. Find out more and register for the course here....
Sep 08, 2023•43 min•Ep. 79
In this episode, Louise chats to Pickle's vet all about grass. What does it mean when your dog eats grass, and how should you deal with grass seed
Aug 18, 2023•8 min•Ep. 78
In this new series all about canicross events. Louise and Michelle chat to Bec and Dean from Endorphin Sport who run a great series of different length canicross running and swimming events in the Midlands https://www.endorphinsport.com/ This episode is sponsored by the Get Stronger, Run a Faster 5k course, it's great for canicrossers and runners to improve their 5k time and get stronger. Find out more and register for the course here....
Aug 11, 2023•36 min•Ep. 77
In our series, Ask the Vet, we ask Pickle's vet Nick Turner about situations that might occur for our dogs over the summer season. This episode deals with worming your dog and managing ticks.
Aug 04, 2023•11 min•Ep. 76
In our series, Ask the Vet, we ask Pickle's vet Nick Turner about situations that might occur for our dogs over the summer season. This episode deals with keeping your dog happy and healthy during the hot weather.
Jul 28, 2023•7 min•Ep. 75
In our new series, Ask the Vet, we ask Pickle's vet Nick Turner about situations that might occur for our dogs over the summer season. This episode deals with travelling abroad with your pets for holidays or races, and what dogs need in terms of papers and vaccinations.
Jul 21, 2023•13 min•Ep. 74
This episode is sponsored by Inner Wolf - the leading outdoor shop for your dogs' outdoor needs. Louise and Michelle chat to Adrian, founder of Inner Wolf about active dogs, with a focus on what we can do with them over the summer season, when we are not canicrossing so much. Visit Inner Wolf at www.innerwolf.co.uk or the shop at Wistow Rural Centre Leicestershire. Use the code PAWS4 for 10% off your next purchase online . Enjoy your adventures together this summer with the right kit for you and...
Jul 14, 2023•42 min•Ep. 73
In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Cushla Lamen, founder of the Canicross Trailrunners Facebook group , which is the largest online canicross group in the world. Cushla chats about her racing (she is the current British Female V50 Champion in canicross), her work with the International Canicross Federation, and her work as a Galen Myotherapist.
Jul 07, 2023•50 min•Ep. 72
In this episode, 17 year old Kaela Nixon chats to Louise and Michelle about the challenges of getting youngsters involved in canicross, and what she is doing to help. Kaela is the current British Junior Female Champion in canicross, and runs with Nala. You can follow Kaela on Instagram and TikTok
Jun 30, 2023•28 min•Ep. 71
In this episode, Michelle and Louise chat to Martin Grimshaw all about the Danish Canicross scene, and it's not what you might expect ... Follow Team Hounds on Instagram
Jun 23, 2023•39 min•Ep. 70
In today's episode, released during the Great Big Green Week, Michelle and Louise chat to Marion Montgomery, founder of charity Paws on Plastic, which encourages dog owners to pick up a piece of litter when they're out with their dog, something which is making a huge difference in Marion's hometown. Find out more here: pawsonplastic.org.uk
Jun 16, 2023•28 min•Ep. 69
The UK is a really dog friendly place, and it's for this reason that Elli is hiking the entire length of the UK with her dog Otto. Louise and Michelle catch up with Elli in Scotland, as she takes a short break in her 1600 mile walk north to south. We chat about the practicalities of carrying all your dog's belongings, as well as your own, and what being in the outdoors means to Elli.
Jun 09, 2023•33 min•Ep. 68
In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Mamut Nutrition founder David Toff about hydrating your dog. David chats through how we know our dogs are thirsty, making sure our dogs get enough water, and the benefits of using a hydration powder. You can find Mamut Nutrition on Instagram
Jun 02, 2023•39 min•Ep. 67
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. This episode is sponsored by the Get Stronger, Run a Faster 5k course
May 26, 2023•22 min•Ep. 66
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
May 19, 2023•43 min•Ep. 65
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 action NOW to reduce carbon emissions and reach net zero. The relay launches on 10th June and will ...
May 12, 2023•36 min•Ep. 64
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 be sure to follow him on Instagram .
May 05, 2023•55 min•Ep. 63
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.themenopausedietitian.co.uk and sign up to her mailing list to find out more about The Nourish Lab...
Apr 28, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 62
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. Louise and Michelle also launch an exciting new edition of the course, aimed at canicrossers to get them ready for the new season! You can sign up for the course here, using the earlybird code EBmay23 until the 30th April...
Apr 21, 2023•40 min•Ep. 61
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 out Cani-Trail-UK...
Apr 14, 2023•55 min•Ep. 60
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...
Apr 07, 2023•31 min•Ep. 59
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 special bond of trust between dog and human.
Mar 31, 2023•33 min•Ep. 58
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 44 different varieties of food and this variety is the key to build up gut microbiomes, which can impa...
Mar 24, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 57
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 spaniel Bella was very anxious around other dogs and people. Sarah is raising awareness of her #Yell...
Mar 17, 2023•30 min•Ep. 56
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 and Michelle reconsider their own training. We'd love to know what you think, and if you hav...
Mar 10, 2023•48 min•Season 2Ep. 55
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 pop by and say hello....
Mar 03, 2023•26 min•Season 2Ep. 54
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.
Feb 24, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 53
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 sponsored by the Get Stronger, Run a Faster 5k course. Sign up for the next course, starting end of February, at...
Feb 17, 2023•41 min•Season 3Ep. 52
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 training enhances rather than competes with the rest of your life, and her coaching helps you address the...
Feb 10, 2023•47 min•Season 2Ep. 51
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.
Feb 03, 2023•33 min•Season 5Ep. 50
