Episodes
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Pickle’s puppy diaries (Episode 96)
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Friday Dec 29, 2023
It's the episode you've all been waiting for!
The eagle-eyed amongst you will have noticed an absence of Pickle on social media recently, and that's because she's taken a break from canicross to have a litter of puppies. In this episode, Michelle interviews Louise all about the process of breeding, from selecting a stud, to pregnancy, to whelping, to exactly how tiring it is looking after 5 pups. Louise also chats about getting Pickle's fitness back after pregnancy.
This episode is sponsored by Non Stop Dogwear, releasing your dog's potential through robust, reliable and ergonomically designed gear. Whether your dog is small or big, pure bred or a mix, a world champion or a family dog, does not matter. All dogs are equal and deserve nothing but the best. Dog jackets are more than just fashion, they keep your dog happy and comfortable in any condition, allowing you to get out and have fun together, whatever the weather. Check out Non Stop's new range of trekking dog jackets and insulated jackets. Visit your local Non Stop Dogwear stockist.
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Keeping you and your dog fit over Christmas (Episode 95)
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Today, Michelle and Louise chat about keeping you and your dog fit over Christmas, and how to find that motivation and accountability to achieve some consistency in your training over the holidays.
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 January course here. You can also register for the 12 days of Christmas challenge on the website www.runafaster5k.com
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Dog coats with Non Stop Dogwear (Episode 94)
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
In this episode, Jason Pascoe from Non Stop Dogwear gives us the lowdown on dog coats and jackets, as they get ready to launch their new range. Jason takes us through fitting a coat, when dogs should wear a coat, and how to look after your coat
This episode is sponsored by Non Stop Dogwear, releasing your dog's potential through robust, reliable and ergonomically designed gear. Whether your dog is small or big, pure bred or a mix, a world champion or a family dog, does not matter. All dogs are equal and deserve nothing but the best. Dog jackets are more than just fashion, they keep your dog happy and comfortable in any condition, allowing you to get out and have fun together, whatever the weather. Check out Non Stop's new range of trekking dog jackets and insulated jackets. Visit your local Non Stop Dogwear stockist.
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Christmas Gift Guide (BONUS EPISODE 93)
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Today's bonus episode is brought to you by a variety of guests helping you decide what to buy your beloved dog for Christmas. Louise and Michelle also chat about their own Christmas traditions.
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Thank you also to Inner Wolf for contributing to this episode
Friday Dec 08, 2023
Keeping your dog stress-free over the Christmas period (Episode 92)
Friday Dec 08, 2023
Friday Dec 08, 2023
In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Pamela Dempsey from Impackt Behaviour about how Christmas and New Year could be challenging for dogs, and how we can keep this period as stress-free as possible. Find Impackt Behaviour on Instagram and Facebook
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Friday Dec 01, 2023
In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to vet Nick again, in our popular Ask the Vet Series, to find out about the biggest food-related dangers for dogs over Christmas.
Nick lists foods that are both toxic for dogs, as well as those that can cause tummy distress if consumed in large quantities, and there are some surprises in there! Nick advises what symptoms to look out for, and what to do in an emergency.
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 January course here.
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Have you tried running with your dog? It's the perfect way to fit in exercise for both you and your dog. But before buying a cheap running belt from Amazon, consider our tips for how to get started in a safe way.
On November 23rd, an article was published in The Times titled "Why I'll Never Be a Dog Jogger Again", about a bad experience the writer had about trying to run with her dog. She broke a rib which meant she couldn't run or exercise to her normal level. It's frustrating, and in this episode, we wanted to show you how you can run safely with your dog and enjoy the fun of the trails together.
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
In this episode, Louise and Michelle interview Chris Smart, who has recently returned from racing in Leipa at the ICF with his Eurohound Chili. He gives us a unique insight into international racing, and tells us how it motivates him to improve more than racing in the UK. Chris is also new to bikejor.
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 January course here.
Friday Nov 10, 2023
Canicross Story: Dan and Mylo (Episode 88)
Friday Nov 10, 2023
Friday Nov 10, 2023
In this week's episode, Louise and Michelle speak with Dan Floyd, for our Canicross Stories segment. As regular listeners know, we've been doing this series for a while to highlight unique experiences from our Canicross community.
Dan is an especially interesting guest because he does a lot of running by himself and with his dog Mylo, but not always in the typical canicross style. For example, he still participates in parkruns with Mylo on a handheld lead, which sparked an intriguing discussion since parkrun's recent rules changes. It's rare we get to talk to guests who still do parkruns with their dogs, so hearing Dan's perspective was enlightening.
Dan began his road running journey approximately nine years ago, with an initial 10k time of around 55 minutes, but since then, has achieved a 32-minute 10k and a 2.36 marathon with aspirations of going sub 2.30 for the marathon.
Dan hasn't always had a dog, but during the COVID-19 pandemic, when he was doing a lot of walking, he welcomed Mylo into his home. Right from the start, he recognized his new companion's potential as a running partner. Now they are completing parkrun together, with Mylo on a handheld lead as parkrun rules state, in under 17 minutes. They are also running longer distance together, covering about 60 miles per week.
Dan is a strong advocate for diversifying training routines, which includes sometimes running Mylo off lead, and varying the types of terrain they traverse.
Remarkably, despite what appears to be a natural talent for running, they have never participated in an official canicross race, but we chat to Dan about accessing these over just one day instead of a full weekend. We also chat about Dan's goals to set up a canicross group locally, in Lichfield.
For those interested in following Dan and Mylo's running adventures, you can find them on Instagram under the handles @Mylo_in_Lichfield and @Floydieruns
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Staying active with your Canicross dog during the off season can be a challenge. Joining hosts Louise and Michelle in this week's episode is expert agility trainer Sue from Hare and Hounds training, who shares expert tips on the many benefits of agility for high-energy dogs. Discover how it can improve focus, recall, and provide much needed mental stimulation between races.
We also chat about our own experiences getting started in agility and the lessons we've learned along the way. Whether you're looking to tire out a reactive dog or simply keep your canicross partner fit, this episode has takeaways for dogs and handlers of every skill level. Tune in to pick up actionable advice on introducing agility into your training.
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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 January course here.
Thank you for listening
We hope you've found lots of tips about getting started with canicross, as well as useful information about running, your dog‘s health and plenty more! We hope you enjoy joining us on the run with your dog. If there is anything you would like to learn more about, please get in touch via our respective websites or social media, or perhaps you would like to be a future guest. We would love to hear from you!
Louise Humphrey teaches both canicross in the Leicester area, and Pilates online.
Michelle Mortimer is a UK Athletics registered Coach in Running Fitness, coaching runners online, and teaches canicross in the West Pennine Moors area to the north of Manchester.
Links to both of our websites are at the top of the page.