Canicross Story: Lucy J Morgan and Tedi Bêr(Episode 206)

Michelle and Louise are joined by Lucy J Morgan from Wales, a professional musician, ultra runner and member of Dexy's Midnight Runners, who has recently discovered the world of canicross with her dog Tedi Bêr. Although Lucy has been running with Tedi for years, including through mountain training for ultramarathons, she only recently realised that what they were doing had a name, a community and a whole sport behind it.

 

Lucy shares how Tedi Bêr, a 40kg New Zealand Huntaway, has become her loyal mountain-running partner, helping her feel safer, more motivated and more connected to the outdoors.

 

The episode also explores Tedi's first canicross race at Red Warrior Margam, where the pair chose the 20k distance and went on to win the women’s race.

 

Michelle and Louise offer supportive advice on belts, passing other runners, using commands and understanding the canicross season, especially when temperatures rise.

 

Lucy also shares the moving story behind her upcoming memorial walk on 25 May, following the footsteps of three boys who became lost in the Brecon Beacons in 1904. Through music, memory and mountain rescue fundraising, this episode brings together canicross, endurance, Welsh landscape, companionship and community.

 

1.02 – Lucy’s running background and discovering canicross
2.17 – Tedi Bêr's longest training run of 33 miles
2.45 – Meet Tedi Bêr, the New Zealand Huntaway
4.26 – Starting out with a lead, waist belt and harness
5.30 – Lucy’s teal canicross kit setup
6.18 – Why a canicross-specific belt can help with a strong dog
8.35 – Tedi Bêr’s size and power at 40kg
9.19 – Running early in the Welsh mountains
10.12 – Trying a first event to see how Tedi coped
10.48 – Red Warrior Margam and choosing the 20k distance
11.43 – Lucy and Tedi’s first race experience
12.12 – Learning canicross race etiquette
14.13 – Feeling safer running with a dog
15.09 – How Tedi helped Lucy through a tough ultra training day
17.15 – Long runs, water and Tedi's endurance
17.50 – Canicross ultras and longer-distance options
18.23 – Lucy and Tedi winning their first women’s canicross race
19.10 – Tedi’s interest in sheep and future training plans
21.10 – Understanding the canicross season
21.45 – Why dogs should not run in the heat
22.38 – Summer alternatives, cani-hiking and cooling down
23.31 – Finding races through the canicross calendar
24.10 – Why longer distances may suit Lucy and Tedi
25.23 – Lucy’s ultra running background
26.30 – Women, endurance and the book Ultra women
27.32 – Lucy’s memorial walk project in Wales
29.31 – Raising money for Western Beacons Mountain Rescue
31.27 – Lucy’s life as a professional musician
33.40 – Touring with Dexy's Midnight Runners
34.30 – Lucy’s questions about handler etiquette
35.17 – How to pass safely in canicross events
36.20 – Commands, focus and working with distractions
37.13 – Downhill control and using a “behind” command
38.25 – Where to find Lucy online