Canicross Conversations

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By: Michelle Mortimer and Louise Humphrey

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!

Canicross Story: Sara and Logan (Episode 151)
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Last Friday at 7:00 AM

We love bringing you canicross stories from our community, and in this episode Louise and Michelle chat to Sara McCarthy about how her second canicross season with her 'rocket dog' spaniel Logan is going. Sara has thrown herself into many cani-sports so far, to keep her working cocker spaniel Logan engaged and well exercised.

We chat about their first experience of dog triathlon at Tri Dog, as well as their training for their upcoming (first) ultra marathon.

Sara embodies the spirit of feeling the fear and doing it anyway!

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Ask the Expert: Looking after your feet (Episode 150)
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01/31/2025

In this episode, Louise and Michelle quiz podiatrist Kate Hammond about all those things you've always wanted to ask about looking after your feet, but have been too embarrassed or squeamish to ask.

We cover:

What size shoes to buy Does gait analysis matter? Socks Blister prevention and treatment Athlete's foot Losing a toenail Plantar fasciitis

It's a fascinating episode, and we certainly learned loads!


Canicross Story: This Spotty Dog Runs (Episode 149)
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01/24/2025

In this episode, Louise and Michelle catch up with Duncan and Dizzy the Dalmatian about what they've been up to since we last spoke 2 years ago! There's also a new greyster, Peggy, in the family!

YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@thatspottydogruns

Instagram: @thatspottydogruns

You can listen to the previous episode with Duncan here: https://www.canicrossconversations.co.uk/e/canicross-story-that-spotty-dog-runs-episode-49/

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Join Louise and Pickle at the Irchy Park canicross race on Sunday 9th February 2025. It's a 5k adventure around Irchester Country Park, and is a great event for th...


Lookback with Menopause expert Karen Weir (Episode 148)
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01/17/2025

In today's special episode, we're diving back into an insightful chat we had with Karen Weir, an expert in menopause and strength and conditioning. This clip, recorded in March 2023 explores how the natural changes in our bodies during menopause affect our running. Karen breaks down the physical shifts we experience and offers advice on the way we train and eat.

You can listen to the full episode (55) here: https://www.canicrossconversations.co.uk/e/why-is-strength-training-so-important-to-runners-during-perimenopause/


Dressing your dog right: Deep dive with Non-Stop Dogwear (Episode 147)
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01/10/2025

In this weeks episode we chat to Georgie Lambert from Non-Stop Dogwear about dog coats when and why we should use them.  From snow, rain and racing we chat which coats work and why.

 

 


Canicross Story: Beckey and Agatha (Episode 146)
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01/03/2025

In a new canicross story, Michelle and Louise chat to guest Beckey about running, racing and wild swimming with her lab Agatha


Our favourite canicross stories (Episode 145)
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12/27/2024

In the final episode of 2024, Louise and Michelle take a look back at some of their favourite canicross stories of the podcast.

What's yours?


Cani-Sports Spotlight: Mantrailing (Episode 144)
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12/20/2024

In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Lisa from Mantrailing Global all about this exciting and accessible canine activity.  

Mantrailing is a sport teaching dogs to find people by following their unique scent trail. All dog's have a natural ability to hunt and mantrailing provides them with an outlet to do this in a safe, controlled and constructive way. Lisa explains how this can have a very positive impact in other areas of a dog's life too.

One of the many amazing things about this sport is it is fully accessible to all people an...


Christmas dog safety: food dangers and stress-free advice (Episode 143)
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12/13/2024

In this Christmas-themed episode, Louise and Michelle tackle the challenges of keeping dogs safe and happy during the festive season, and chat about two important episodes they recorded last year:

Episode 91: Ask the Vet – Christmas Food Dangers for Dogs

Vet Nick discusses the biggest food-related hazards for dogs at Christmas. From toxic foods like chocolate, raisins, and onions to tummy-troubling treats like fatty meats and rich desserts, Nick highlights common dangers lurking in holiday celebrations. He also shares advice on recognizing symptoms of poisoning or distress, such as vomiting, drooling, and lethargy, and offers clear steps to ta...


Book Series: Must-read books for runners, dog lovers, and adventurers (Episode 142)
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12/06/2024

The festive season is here, and what better way to celebrate than with a collection of inspiring reads? 🎄📚 In Episode 142 of Canicross Conversations, we’re revisiting some of the most memorable books featured on the podcast.

From captivating memoirs and training guides, to cookbooks and stories of resilience, these books offer something for everyone, whether you’re looking for inspiration or the perfect gift for a loved one.

We share highlights from:

Susie Chan (Trails and Tribulations) Allie Bailey (There Is No Wall) Lucy Waterlow (The Ultimate Guide to parkrun) Rachel Cullen (Running for My Life) N...