Canicross Conversations
If you love to run with your dog, Canicross Conversations is for you. Canicross instructors Louise and Michelle chat to various guests and experts who love to run with their dogs about how to keep both dog and human happy and healthy. You‘ll find lots of tips about getting started with canicross, as well as tips about your own and your dog‘s health and plenty more! So put on your running shoes, download the podcast, and listen in!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 173
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Ask the Expert: Nutrition and Mindset (Episode 53)
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…
Canicross Story: canicrossing with a disability (Episode 52)
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 throu…
Ask the Expert: Running and mindset (Episode 51)
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 triathlo…
Cani-Sports Spotlight on DR4 Rig Class - Ash and the Hounds (Episode 50)
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 trainin…
Canicross Story: That Spotty Dog Runs (Episode 49)
In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to YouTube sensation That Spotty Dog Runs (well, his owner, Duncan!). Dizzy is a Dalmatian who loves to run, and his owner Duncan talks us through their trai…
Ask the Expert: Canine Hydrotherapy - Emily Thomas (Episode 48)
Louise and Michelle chat to Emily Thomas, co-director of Canactive Hydrotherapy Centre, and underwater treadmill used for both rehabilitation of injuries, and fitness and conditioning, to future-proo…
Ask the Expert: Strength training for dogs (Episode 47)
In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Pickle's physio: registered veterinary nurse, and animal physiotherapist Sophie Sparrow about common canicross injuries, and how best to condition our dog…
Happy New Year! Setting Goals, and Getting Stronger for a Faster 5k
In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat about their goals for the coming year, and launch the exciting news about their upcoming course - Get Stronger for a Faster 5k.
Here is the link to registe…
Canicross Story: Susan Fraser - from hobby canicrosser to Team GB (Episode 45)
In this episode, our canicross stories feature returns, as Louise and Michelle chat to Susan Fraser, who has recently returned from the 2022 European Championships in Germany, representing team GB. A…
Ask the Expert: What trail shoes should I buy? (Episode 44)
What trail shoes should I buy? It's a common question, and the answer is ... a very individual one. In this episode, Georgie Lambert, owner of Alton Sports, talks us through what we should be looking…
Ask the Expert: Running through the menopause, Dr Juilet McGrattan (Episode 43)
Continuing the theme this season of healthier humans (because we are, after all, often the weakest link in the human/dog team) Louise and Michelle chat to former GP, keen runner and author, Dr Juliet…
Ask the Expert: Why protein is important for runners' recovery (Episode 42)
In this episode, Michelle and Louise chat to Protein Rebel founder Tim Boote all about why our bodies need protein, particularly when we exercise.
Protein Rebel have offered Canicross Conversation…
Ask the Expert: Chocolate for energy and recovery - 80 Noir Ultra (Episode 41)
This episode is another one all about human recovery, as Louise and Michelle chat to Carole Armitage, founder of hot chocolate company 80 Noir Ultra. Find out about the mental and physical benefits o…
Ask the Expert: Strength training and nutrition as we age- Scott Harrison, Six Pack Revolution (Episode 40)
In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to The Six Pack Revolution Founder Scott Harrison about the importance of strength training and nutrition as we age, and he gives us some tips about how to g…
Cani-Sports Spotlight on Bikejor - James Lewington (Episode 39)
Louise and Michelle chat to James Lewington, a self-confessed "dog collector", and current British Bikejor Champion, who is just about to head out to Europe to represent Great Britain in internationa…
Cani-Sports Spotlight on Two Dog Scooter - Kevin Lamport (Episode 38)
In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Kevin Lamport, British national champion in two dog scooter. Find out all about this exciting dog team sport, what training looks like, and just how fast …
Ask the Expert: A beginner’s guide to canicross (Episode 37)
In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat through everything you need to know if you are thinking about starting canicross, busting some common myths and worries people have about it, talking through…
LIVE at Canicross Midlands Box End (Episode 36)
In this episode, Louise records live from the first Canicross Midlands race of the 2022 season at Box End.
Event Series: Virtual Racing - Bark Life / World League Canicross (Episode 35)
In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Phil Irwin, founder of Bark Life and the World League Canicross.
Phil is a keen canicrosser with his two dogs Bella and Lucy. His background in the milita…
Event Series: The World’s Toughest Canicross Race? Trophée des Montagnes (Episode 34)
In today's episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Natalie Chadwick about her experience of competing in the Trophée des Montagnes 2022. The TDM is a 9 day canicross event in the French Alps, and Natali…