Canicross Conversations

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. 

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

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

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

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 travel through most of Britain’s major cities and a range of National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty before reaching Big Ben on 11th July (Big Ben’s birthday). There is also a canicross leg. You can save 33% until 26th May by using the code EARLYBIRD
https://thegreenrunners.com/
https://running-out-of-time.com/route/
 

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.

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

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

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

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