Canicross Conversations
200 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago -The leading podcast for all things canicross and cani-sports. Canicross instructors Louise and Michelle chat to various guests and experts, who love to run or compete with their dogs, about how to keep both dog and human happy and healthy.
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Episode 32: Canicross Stories: Astor, from anxious street dog to man’s best friend
July 29, 2022 06:00 - 37 minutes - 86.9 MBIn this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Paul Jones, who, together with his partner Lucy, rescued Astor in 2019. Astor had been found in quite a bad way in Mauritius, and arrived in the UK a very anxious, scared, dog. Over the last few years, he has learned to trust humans again, and discovered a joy for canicross. Paul talks candidly about the realities of adopting an anxious, reactive dog, and shares what he has been working on to build Astor's confidence. You can follow Astor's ad...
Canicross Story: Astor, from anxious street dog to man’s best friend (Episode 32)
July 29, 2022 06:00 - 37 minutes - 86.9 MBIn this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Paul Jones, who, together with his partner Lucy, rescued Astor in 2019. Astor had been found in quite a bad way in Mauritius, and arrived in the UK a very anxious, scared, dog. Over the last few years, he has learned to trust humans again, and discovered a joy for canicross. Paul talks candidly about the realities of adopting an anxious, reactive dog, and shares what he has been working on to build Astor's confidence. You can follow Astor's ad...
Canicross Stories: Astor, from anxious street dog to man’s best friend
July 29, 2022 06:00 - 37 minutes - 86.9 MBIn this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Paul Jones, who, together with his partner Lucy, rescued Astor in 2019. Astor had been found in quite a bad way in Mauritius, and arrived in the UK a very anxious, scared, dog. Over the last few years, he has learned to trust humans again, and discovered a joy for canicross. Paul talks candidly about the realities of adopting an anxious, reactive dog, and shares what he has been working on to build Astor's confidence. You can follow Astor's ad...
Dog photography tips
July 22, 2022 06:00 - 28 minutes - 65.9 MBAs canicrossers, we all have a million photos of our dogs' rear ends on our camera phones, right? In this episode of Canicross Conversations, Louise and Michelle chat to professional dog photographer Kerry Jordan from Fur and Fables. Kerry describes her work as "creating FOMO inducing images" and she shares some brilliant tips with us about getting the most out of our camera phones, how to get our dogs' attention on us, and editing advice. You won't want to miss this one. Louise and Mich...
Dog photography tips with Kerry Jordan (Episode 31)
July 22, 2022 06:00 - 28 minutes - 65.9 MBAs canicrossers, we all have a million photos of our dogs' rear ends on our camera phones, right? In this episode of Canicross Conversations, Louise and Michelle chat to professional dog photographer Kerry Jordan from Fur and Fables. Kerry describes her work as "creating FOMO inducing images" and she shares some brilliant tips with us about getting the most out of our camera phones, how to get our dogs' attention on us, and editing advice. You won't want to miss this one. Louise and Mich...
Episode 31: Dog photography tips
July 22, 2022 06:00 - 28 minutes - 65.9 MBAs canicrossers, we all have a million photos of our dogs' rear ends on our camera phones, right? In this episode of Canicross Conversations, Louise and Michelle chat to professional dog photographer Kerry Jordan from Fur and Fables. Kerry describes her work as "creating FOMO inducing images" and she shares some brilliant tips with us about getting the most out of our camera phones, how to get our dogs' attention on us, and editing advice. You won't want to miss this one. Louise and Mich...
Canicross Story - Woofs with Wilson (Episode 30)
July 15, 2022 06:00 - 24 minutes - 55.2 MBLouise and Michelle interview Sarette, the owner of Wilson for our regular Canicross Stories feature. Sarette chats about her running, competitiveness, and what the dream team will be getting up to for the rest of the year. You can follow @woofswithwilson on Instagram here
Episode 30: Canicross Stories - Woofs with Wilson
July 15, 2022 06:00 - 24 minutes - 55.2 MBLouise and Michelle interview Sarette, the owner of Wilson for our regular Canicross Stories feature. Sarette chats about her running, competitiveness, and what the dream team will be getting up to for the rest of the year. You can follow @woofswithwilson on Instagram here
Canicross Stories: Woofs with Wilson
July 15, 2022 06:00 - 24 minutes - 55.2 MBLouise and Michelle interview Sarette, the owner of Wilson for our regular Canicross Stories feature. Sarette chats about her running, competitiveness, and what the dream team will be getting up to for the rest of the year. You can follow @woofswithwilson on Instagram here
Episode 29: How to get stronger, faster and further with your running
July 08, 2022 06:00 - 37 minutes - 86.3 MBLouise and Michelle have a chat about how they can improve their running through discussing all the elements a training plan might contain, including strength training, hills, intervals, fartlek runs, tempo runs, long runs. Here is the link to Louise's Pilates course mentioned in the podcast. Here is the link to Michelle's website if anybody needs run coaching advice
How to get stronger, faster and further with your running
July 08, 2022 06:00 - 37 minutes - 86.3 MBLouise and Michelle have a chat about how they can improve their running through discussing all the elements a training plan might contain, including strength training, hills, intervals, fartlek runs, tempo runs, long runs. Here is the link to Louise's Pilates course mentioned in the podcast. Here is the link to Michelle's website if anybody needs run coaching advice
How to get stronger, faster and further with your running (Episode 29)
July 08, 2022 06:00 - 37 minutes - 86.3 MBLouise and Michelle have a chat about how they can improve their running through discussing all the elements a training plan might contain, including strength training, hills, intervals, fartlek runs, tempo runs, long runs. Here is the link to Louise's Pilates course mentioned in the podcast. Here is the link to Michelle's website if anybody needs run coaching advice
Episode 28: Live at Goodwoof
June 03, 2022 06:00 - 20 minutes - 46.9 MBThis week, Louise takes us on a live tour of Goodwoof, as she teaches Pilates with dogs, and chats to various cani-sports exhibitors, including canicross (of course!), bikejor, and scooterjor.
LIVE at Goodwoof (Episode 28)
June 03, 2022 06:00 - 21 minutes - 49.4 MBThis week, Louise takes us on a live tour of Goodwoof, as she teaches Pilates with dogs, and chats to various cani-sports exhibitors, including canicross (of course!), bikejor, and scooterjor.
Live at Goodwoof
June 03, 2022 06:00 - 20 minutes - 46.9 MBThis week, Louise takes us on a live tour of Goodwoof, as she teaches Pilates with dogs, and chats to various cani-sports exhibitors, including canicross (of course!), bikejor, and scooterjor.
Everything you need to know about canicross harnesses: an interview with Non Stop Dogwear
May 27, 2022 06:00 - 58 minutes - 135 MBLouise and Michelle chat to Jason Pascoe from Non Stop Dogwear about harnesses. Find out: the difference between long and short harnesses how to fit a harness for your dog which harnesses offer the best adjustment what to look for in a well-fitted harness the signs of an ill-fitted harness how the dog's posture is affected by the harness, and how this differs for strong pulling dogs what should beginners look for in a harness how long should a harness last? harness care and cleanin...
Canicross harnesses explained: an interview with Non Stop Dogwear (Episode 27)
May 27, 2022 06:00 - 58 minutes - 135 MBLouise and Michelle chat to Jason Pascoe from Non Stop Dogwear about harnesses. Find out: the difference between long and short harnesses how to fit a harness for your dog which harnesses offer the best adjustment what to look for in a well-fitted harness the signs of an ill-fitted harness how the dog's posture is affected by the harness, and how this differs for strong pulling dogs what should beginners look for in a harness how long should a harness last? harness care and cleanin...
Episode 27: Everything you need to know about canicross harnesses: an interview with Non Stop Dogwear
May 27, 2022 06:00 - 58 minutes - 135 MBLouise and Michelle chat to Jason Pascoe from Non Stop Dogwear about harnesses. Find out: the difference between long and short harnesses how to fit a harness for your dog which harnesses offer the best adjustment what to look for in a well-fitted harness the signs of an ill-fitted harness how the dog's posture is affected by the harness, and how this differs for strong pulling dogs what should beginners look for in a harness how long should a harness last? harness care and cleanin...
Episode 26: Canicross Stories - Inein Victor Garrick and Zuko ’The Firelord’
May 20, 2022 06:00 - 34 minutes - 78.7 MBHow do you get into canicross after having spent your childhood fearful of dogs? In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Inein Victor Garrick who found running later in life, and decided to get a dog after meeting a few canicross runners in his running club. They are now a member of Cardiff Canicross group, and are enjoying being part of the racing scene. We challenge those perceptions of whether running with a dog is easy, or challenging! What do you think? You can follow @vikto_gar...
Canicross Stories: Inein Victor Garrick and Zuko ’The Firelord’
May 20, 2022 06:00 - 34 minutes - 78.7 MBHow do you get into canicross after having spent your childhood fearful of dogs? In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Inein Victor Garrick who found running later in life, and decided to get a dog after meeting a few canicross runners in his running club. They are now a member of Cardiff Canicross group, and are enjoying being part of the racing scene. We challenge those perceptions of whether running with a dog is easy, or challenging! What do you think? You can follow @vikto_gar...
Canicross Story - Inein Victor Garrick and Zuko ’The Firelord’ (Episode 26)
May 20, 2022 06:00 - 34 minutes - 78.7 MBHow do you get into canicross after having spent your childhood fearful of dogs? In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Inein Victor Garrick who found running later in life, and decided to get a dog after meeting a few canicross runners in his running club. They are now a member of Cardiff Canicross group, and are enjoying being part of the racing scene. We challenge those perceptions of whether running with a dog is easy, or challenging! What do you think? You can follow @vikto_gar...
Episode 25: Barkrun
May 12, 2022 06:00 - 27 minutes - 62.5 MBIn this episode. Louise and Michelle chat with Barkrun founder Claire Martin. When parkrun decided to no longer permit the use of waist belts for running with dogs in April 2022, many people in the canicross community understandably felt excluded. Barkrun was already in existence prior to this, a play on words for those who loved to participate in the free weekly timed 5k with their dogs, with regular runners sharing photos and running news, but when news of the parkrun rule change broke,...
Barkrun
May 12, 2022 06:00 - 27 minutes - 62.5 MBIn this episode. Louise and Michelle chat with Barkrun founder Claire Martin. When parkrun decided to no longer permit the use of waist belts for running with dogs in April 2022, many people in the canicross community understandably felt excluded. Barkrun was already in existence prior to this, a play on words for those who loved to participate in the free weekly timed 5k with their dogs, with regular runners sharing photos and running news, but when news of the parkrun rule change broke,...
Barkrun (Episode 25)
May 12, 2022 06:00 - 27 minutes - 62.5 MBIn this episode. Louise and Michelle chat with Barkrun founder Claire Martin. When parkrun decided to no longer permit the use of waist belts for running with dogs in April 2022, many people in the canicross community understandably felt excluded. Barkrun was already in existence prior to this, a play on words for those who loved to participate in the free weekly timed 5k with their dogs, with regular runners sharing photos and running news, but when news of the parkrun rule change broke,...
How can Pilates help make you a stronger runner? (Episode 24)
May 06, 2022 06:00 - 26 minutes - 60.2 MBIn this episode, Michelle interviews Louise about Pilates, and why every runner could benefit from it. Find out how to get started if you're brand new to it, and how to plan it into your week, around your running and canicrossing. Find out more about Pilates here Join Louise's Facebook group for runners and canicrossers here
Episode 24: How can Pilates help make you a stronger runner?
May 06, 2022 06:00 - 26 minutes - 60.2 MBIn this episode, Michelle interviews Louise about Pilates, and why every runner could benefit from it. Find out how to get started if you're brand new to it, and how to plan it into your week, around your running and canicrossing. Find out more about Pilates here Join Louise's Facebook group for runners and canicrossers here
How can Pilates help make you a stronger runner?
May 06, 2022 06:00 - 26 minutes - 60.2 MBIn this episode, Michelle interviews Louise about Pilates, and why every runner could benefit from it. Find out how to get started if you're brand new to it, and how to plan it into your week, around your running and canicrossing. Find out more about Pilates here Join Louise's Facebook group for runners and canicrossers here
Is your dog part of the family? (Episode 23)
March 25, 2022 06:00 - 30 minutes - 70.4 MBIn this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Rachel Spencer about our relationships with our dogs in our homes, and just how much a part of the family they are. Is your dog allowed on your bed or sofa? Do you have a wardrobe for your dog? Does your dog buy you birthday cards, and how do you celebrate your dog's birthday? About Rachel Rachel Spencer is a freelance writer specialising in the pet industry for national newspapers and magazines focusing on human interest stories, health,...
Episode 23: Is your dog part of the family?
March 25, 2022 06:00 - 30 minutes - 70.4 MBIn this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Rachel Spencer about our relationships with our dogs in our homes, and just how much a part of the family they are. Is your dog allowed on your bed or sofa? Do you have a wardrobe for your dog? Does your dog buy you birthday cards, and how do you celebrate your dog's birthday? About Rachel Rachel Spencer is a freelance writer specialising in the pet industry for national newspapers and magazines focusing on human interest stories, health,...
Is your dog part of the family?
March 25, 2022 06:00 - 30 minutes - 70.4 MBIn this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Rachel Spencer about our relationships with our dogs in our homes, and just how much a part of the family they are. Is your dog allowed on your bed or sofa? Do you have a wardrobe for your dog? Does your dog buy you birthday cards, and how do you celebrate your dog's birthday? About Rachel Rachel Spencer is a freelance writer specialising in the pet industry for national newspapers and magazines focusing on human interest stories, health,...
Canicross Stories: Kate and Flash
March 11, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutes - 70.8 MBKate Mellor didn't have a dog when she decided she would love to try canicross; she saw it on a TV programme and decided it looked so much fun, so set the wheels in motion to adopt her collie lab cross Flash. Collecting Flash just 2 hours before national lockdown came into effect in 2020 meant that Flash's puppy training and socialisation looked quite different to most puppies, but knowing that the duo were aiming to do canicross once he was fully grown, Kate had the time and the patience t...
Episode 22: Canicross Stories: Kate and Flash
March 11, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutes - 70.8 MBKate Mellor didn't have a dog when she decided she would love to try canicross; she saw it on a TV programme and decided it looked so much fun, so set the wheels in motion to adopt her collie lab cross Flash. Collecting Flash just 2 hours before national lockdown came into effect in 2020 meant that Flash's puppy training and socialisation looked quite different to most puppies, but knowing that the duo were aiming to do canicross once he was fully grown, Kate had the time and the patience t...
Canicross Story: Kate and Flash (Episode 22)
March 11, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutes - 70.8 MBKate Mellor didn't have a dog when she decided she would love to try canicross; she saw it on a TV programme and decided it looked so much fun, so set the wheels in motion to adopt her collie lab cross Flash. Collecting Flash just 2 hours before national lockdown came into effect in 2020 meant that Flash's puppy training and socialisation looked quite different to most puppies, but knowing that the duo were aiming to do canicross once he was fully grown, Kate had the time and the patience t...
Episode 21: Canicross Stories - Nat and Esme run every day
March 04, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes - 87.9 MBIn this episode of Canicross Stories, Louise and Michelle chat to Nat, who runs every day with her dog Esme, Nat and Esme have developed a strong bond while canicrossing, and have completed ultra distances together.
Canicross Stories: Nat and Esme run every day
March 04, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes - 87.9 MBIn this episode of Canicross Stories, Louise and Michelle chat to Nat, who runs every day with her dog Esme, Nat and Esme have developed a strong bond while canicrossing, and have completed ultra distances together.
Canicross Story: Nat and Esme run every day (Episode 21)
March 04, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes - 87.9 MBIn this episode of Canicross Stories, Louise and Michelle chat to Nat, who runs every day with her dog Esme, Nat and Esme have developed a strong bond while canicrossing, and have completed ultra distances together.
Episode 20: parkrun and changes to running with dogs
March 01, 2022 08:59 - 23 minutes - 54.5 MBparkrun have decided that, effective from (and including) Saturday 2 April, they will no longer permit parkrunners to use waist harnesses when participating with their dog. Dogs will be still be allowed to participate with their owners, but the rules from 2nd April state: “One dog on a short, handheld, non-extendable lead by the side of the participant, and within reach at all times. Care must also be taken to avoid tripping other parkrunners.” Louise and Michelle chat about the new rule...
parkrun and changes to running with dogs
March 01, 2022 08:59 - 23 minutes - 54.5 MBparkrun have decided that, effective from (and including) Saturday 2 April, they will no longer permit parkrunners to use waist harnesses when participating with their dog. Dogs will be still be allowed to participate with their owners, but the rules from 2nd April state: “One dog on a short, handheld, non-extendable lead by the side of the participant, and within reach at all times. Care must also be taken to avoid tripping other parkrunners.” Louise and Michelle chat about the new rule...
parkrun and changes to running with dogs (Episode 20)
March 01, 2022 08:59 - 23 minutes - 54.5 MBparkrun have decided that, effective from (and including) Saturday 2 April, they will no longer permit parkrunners to use waist harnesses when participating with their dog. Dogs will be still be allowed to participate with their owners, but the rules from 2nd April state: “One dog on a short, handheld, non-extendable lead by the side of the participant, and within reach at all times. Care must also be taken to avoid tripping other parkrunners.” Louise and Michelle chat about the new rule...
Episode 19: Canicross Stories - Mel Grier and Breagha
February 25, 2022 07:00 - 29 minutes - 68.2 MBThis season, we talk to canicrossers across the world to hear their stories of what inspired them to take up canicross. In this episode we chat to Mel Grier, who is based in Scotland with her dog Breagha. Mel is a member of West Lothian canicross and is a keen canicross racer.
Canicross Story: Racing with Mel Grier and Breagha (Episode 19)
February 25, 2022 07:00 - 29 minutes - 68.2 MBThis season, we talk to canicrossers across the world to hear their stories of what inspired them to take up canicross. In this episode we chat to Mel Grier, who is based in Scotland with her dog Breagha. Mel is a member of West Lothian canicross and is a keen canicross racer.
Canicross Stories: Mel Grier and Breagha
February 25, 2022 07:00 - 29 minutes - 68.2 MBThis season, we talk to canicrossers across the world to hear their stories of what inspired them to take up canicross. In this episode we chat to Mel Grier, who is based in Scotland with her dog Breagha. Mel is a member of West Lothian canicross and is a keen canicross racer.
Canicross Stories: Mel Grier and Breager
February 25, 2022 07:00 - 29 minutes - 68.2 MBThis season, we talk to canicrossers across the world to hear their stories of what inspired them to take up canicross. In this episode we chat to Mel Grier, who is based in Scotland with her dog Breager. Mel is a member of West Lothian canicross and is a keen canicross racer.
Nutrition for runners, made simple (Episode 18)
February 11, 2022 08:21 - 38 minutes - 88.6 MBIn this episode, we chat to sports dietician Alexandra Cooke about how we should fuel our bodies to perform at our best. Alex really simplifies nutrition and hydration for us, and busts some myths too! You can follow Alex on her Instagram @thesportsdietician and find out more on her website thesportsdietitian.co.uk
Episode 18: Nutrition for runners, made simple
February 11, 2022 08:21 - 38 minutes - 88.6 MBIn this episode, we chat to sports dietician Alexandra Cooke about how we should fuel our bodies to perform at our best. Alex really simplifies nutrition and hydration for us, and busts some myths too! You can follow Alex on her Instagram @thesportsdietician and find out more on her website thesportsdietitian.co.uk
Nutrition for runners, made simple
February 11, 2022 08:21 - 38 minutes - 88.6 MBIn this episode, we chat to sports dietician Alexandra Cooke about how we should fuel our bodies to perform at our best. Alex really simplifies nutrition and hydration for us, and busts some myths too! You can follow Alex on her instagram @thesportsdietician and find out more on her website thesportsdietitian.co.uk
Harness aversion - training your dog to be comfortable
February 04, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 71.4 MBIn this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to dog trainer and behaviourist Zoe Willingham about why some dogs develop a dislike or fear of harnesses, and how we can help dogs overcome this aversion. We also chat about muzzles, and why they might be helpful. You can follow Zoe on Facebook and find out more Best Behaviour Dog Training here: https://www.bestbehaviourdogtraining.co.uk/
Harness aversion - training your dog to be comfortable (Episode 17)
February 04, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 71.4 MBIn this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to dog trainer and behaviourist Zoe Willingham about why some dogs develop a dislike or fear of harnesses, and how we can help dogs overcome this aversion. We also chat about muzzles, and why they might be helpful. You can follow Zoe on Facebook and find out more Best Behaviour Dog Training here: https://www.bestbehaviourdogtraining.co.uk/
Episode 17: Harness aversion - training your dog to be comfortable
February 04, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 71.4 MBIn this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to dog trainer and behaviourist Zoe Willingham about why some dogs develop a dislike or fear of harnesses, and how we can help dogs overcome this aversion. We also chat about muzzles, and why they might be helpful. You can follow Zoe on Facebook and find out more Best Behaviour Dog Training here: https://www.bestbehaviourdogtraining.co.uk/
Beginner running tips (Episode 16)
January 28, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 73.6 MBSomething slightly different for today's episode: Louise interviews Michelle about how best to get started if you're brand new to running. Michelle gives her top tips for building a running routine, how to know you're running at the right pace, warm ups, cool downs, stretching and following a training plan. You can find out more about Michelle's online coaching here: www.mileswithmichelle.co.uk Photo credit: Proviz Sports