Episodes
![Meet Fredrik, co-founder of Non Stop Dogwear (Episode 125)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog12736450/Canicross_Conversations_Episode_Cover_1000_x_1000_px_23__evgv4x_300x300.jpg)
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In this episode, Michelle and Louise learn about the roots of Non Stop Dogwear from co-founder Fredrik. It's a fascinating episode into research and development of new products, and we're interested to learn about the rising popularity of canicross in Asia and South Afrria, and how Non Stop are helping with education about dog welfare.
![Canicross Story: Vickie Pullin (Episode 124)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog12736450/Canicross_Conversations_Episode_Cover_1000_x_1000_px__9yytsx_300x300.png)
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Canicross Story: Vickie Pullin (Episode 124)
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Friday Jul 19, 2024
In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to World Champion dog sledder Vicki Pullin. This is a fascinating dive into the training, mindset and determination of an elite athlete.
![Mythbusting with Rob Adams (Episode 123)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog12736450/Canicross_Conversations_Episode_Cover_1000_x_1000_px_20__4xxaxd_300x300.jpg)
Friday Jul 12, 2024
Mythbusting with Rob Adams (Episode 123)
Friday Jul 12, 2024
Friday Jul 12, 2024
In today's episode, Louise and Michelle chat to veterinary surgeon and orthopaedic specialist, and fellow podcaster, Rob Adams, to bust some myths about running with dogs.
We chat about:
The 5 minute per month rule
How old should your dog be to start running?
How far is too far?
Recovery from injury
Knowing when to retire your dog from canicross
The benefits of supplementation for joints
It's a fascinating episode with lots of surprising information in there. Let us know what you think.
![Ultrarunner Susie Chan (Episode 122)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog12736450/Canicross_Conversations_Episode_Cover_1000_x_1000_px_22__c7cj7k_300x300.jpg)
Friday Jul 05, 2024
Ultrarunner Susie Chan (Episode 122)
Friday Jul 05, 2024
Friday Jul 05, 2024
In this episode, Michelle and Louise chat to ultrarunner Susie Chan all about her dogs, and ultra running. We find out why her dog Roy is so named in an exclusive story never told before, and hear about a dog she encountered in the desert who joined in the multi-day race with the competitors.
Susie's new book, Trails and Tribulations, is out now
![Join the Newnham Bark Sprint Challenge (Episode 121)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12736450/HofH_Canicross_Conversations_Podcast_Cover_3000pxSq_FINAL_7f5gii_300x300.jpg)
Friday Jun 28, 2024
Join the Newnham Bark Sprint Challenge (Episode 121)
Friday Jun 28, 2024
Friday Jun 28, 2024
Want to stay active over summer while keeping your dog safe in the heat? Peter Howse of Devon Howlers has just the challenge for you, with his Newnham Bark Sprint Challenge. Tune in for all the details and join the Newnham Bark Sprint Challenge Facebook page here
![Canicross Story: Merili Freear and Jack (Episode 120)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog12736450/Canicross_Conversations_Episode_Cover_1000_x_1000_px_19__h3byna_300x300.jpg)
Friday Jun 21, 2024
Canicross Story: Merili Freear and Jack (Episode 120)
Friday Jun 21, 2024
Friday Jun 21, 2024
In today's episode, Michelle and Louise chat to Merili Freear about how she went from lockdown runner to ultra marathoner in the space of just a few years, and how running with her schnauzer Jack brings her lots of joy.
Merili's book, Just Run, is out on 2nd July
Follow Merili on Instagram
![Skinners Get Out And Go (Episode 119)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog12736450/Canicross_Conversations_Episode_Cover_1000_x_1000_px_18__s2fwuv_300x300.jpg)
Friday Jun 14, 2024
Skinners Get Out And Go (Episode 119)
Friday Jun 14, 2024
Friday Jun 14, 2024
In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Ben Skinner who is the 7th generation of his family to work in the business, and Nutrition Officer Zoe Russell, who gives us the lowdown on the Skinner's Get Out and Go! range. A family-run dog food business based in Suffolk, we learn all about Skinner's ethos, and history of feeding working dogs. A fascinating episode about what goes into dog food.
Poppy and Pickle certainly love their energy and recovery bars for fuel during and after a run!!
https://www.skinners.co.uk/
![Dog Friendly Cottages - Sunnyside Cottage, Robin Hood's Bay (Episode 118)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog12736450/Canicross_Conversations_Episode_Cover_1000_x_1000_px_17__5qews9_300x300.jpg)
Friday Jun 07, 2024
Dog Friendly Cottages - Sunnyside Cottage, Robin Hood's Bay (Episode 118)
Friday Jun 07, 2024
Friday Jun 07, 2024
Have you found the perfect dog friendly cottage to take your dog away on holiday in?
In this episode we chat to Rachel Spencer about what makes the perfect dog friendly cottage, and hear about how she has created on in Robin Hood's Bay in North Yorkshire.
Sunnyside cottage: https://baytownholidaycottages.co.uk/our-cottages/property?s=sunnyside-cottage-robin-hoodsDog owner’s guide to the cottage and RHB: https://thepawpost.co.uk/travel/dog-owners-guide-robin-hoods-bay/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunnysidecottagerhbOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnysidecottagerhbhttps://rachelspencer.co.uk/
![Canicross Story: James and Gunnar on Ultrarunning (Episode 117)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog12736450/Canicross_Conversations_Episode_Cover_1000_x_1000_px_16__m463sb_300x300.jpg)
Friday May 24, 2024
Canicross Story: James and Gunnar on Ultrarunning (Episode 117)
Friday May 24, 2024
Friday May 24, 2024
Michelle and Louise chat to James Maiden about his love of running ultra marathons with his Siberian Husky, Gunnar
![Canicross Story: Helen and Riley (Episode 116)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog12736450/Canicross_Conversations_Episode_Cover_1000_x_1000_px_15__ac6i8n_300x300.jpg)
Friday May 17, 2024
Canicross Story: Helen and Riley (Episode 116)
Friday May 17, 2024
Friday May 17, 2024
From a body builder and weightlifter who had never run until lockdown, to adopting a rescue dog and discovering canicross, Michelle chats to Helen Milton who tells us about her Egyptian rescue spaniel Riley.
![Image](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3u9mcq/Canicross_-_credit_Nicola_Kenzitt0981e996-94e9-0a4d-edbd-cede0e215fd5.jpg)
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.