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Canicross Conversations

Canicross Conversations

著者： Michelle Mortimer and Louise Humphrey
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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.Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. ランニング・ジョギング 衛生・健康的な生活
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  • The Dog Jog with Dr Janey Lowes of WECare Worldwide

    The Dog Jog with Dr Janey Lowes of WECare Worldwide
    2026/06/05
    Louise and Michelle are joined by Dr Janey Lowes — a vet from the North East of England who, at 26, packed up her life and moved to Sri Lanka to help street dogs. What started as a year-long volunteering trip has become a decade-long mission, a team of 70, and Sri Lanka's only emergency hospital for street dogs. Janey shares the story of how WECare Worldwide grew from just her, a friend, and a tuk-tuk driver, to treating over 35,000 animals in the south of Sri Lanka. We talk about rabies, neutering programmes, rehoming, the economic crisis, and why putting dogs back on the street is often the kindest thing to do. And then there's the big one — The Dog Jog. Starting 12th October, Janey is running 600km from the top of Sri Lanka to the bottom, over 20–25 days, to raise over £1 million for a brand new hospital and vet nursing training centre. She's never run a half marathon. She's training in 37-degree heat and 94% humidity. And she is absolutely doing it anyway. Timings: 01:21 How a surf holiday in Sri Lanka changed everything — and why Janey never came home 03:48 The scale of the problem — 3 million street dogs, 1 for every 8 people 07:28 From 14 dogs in her house to Sri Lanka's only emergency hospital for street dogs 09:56 How WECare grew from 3 people and a tuk-tuk to a team of 70 13:47 Why street dogs don't always need a sofa — and why that took Janey a while to accept 20:50 The fundraising reality — nearly £1 million a year, and how they raise it 29:02 The Dog Jog — 600km, 25 days, starting 12th October 31:37 Training in 37°C heat, 94% humidity, and stopping every 100m to say hi to dogs 36:56 The mental challenge — and why having community support matters so much 44:59 Where to follow Janey and support the cause Find Janey: Instagram: @JaneyTheVet Website: wecareworldwide.org.uk Want to support the Dog Jog or get involved? Get in touch and we'll figure something out together, especially if you fancy joining virtually in October!
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    53 分
  • Canicross Story: Mick, Rodney, Amber and Betsy (Episode 209)

    Canicross Story: Mick, Rodney, Amber and Betsy (Episode 209)
    2026/05/29
    Michelle and Louise are joined by Mick for another real-life canicross story, this time with his three dogs: Rodney, Amber and Betsy. Mick shares how he came back to running after years away from it, starting with a muddy dog challenge and gradually finding his way into proper canicross kit, races and longer-distance adventures. Listeners will hear how each of Mick’s dogs has a completely different approach to running. Rodney, a standard poodle, is the powerful, enthusiastic runner who has taken on ultras; Amber prefers a steadier pace and has needed a more thoughtful approach; and Betsy, the working cocker spaniel, is stepping into longer distances with plenty of spaniel energy. The conversation covers beginner mistakes, choosing the right harness and bungee setup, the value of learning from other canicrossers, and how different dogs may need different kit, distances and expectations. Mick also talks about running ultras in Wales, preparing for future events, and making decisions as dogs get older or come back from injury. Michelle and Louise also offer practical advice on strength training, core work and consistency, especially for runners taking on trail and ultra distances. This episode is full of relatable moments for anyone who started canicross without knowing everything, learned along the way, and now runs because their dog makes it fun. Timings 0.20 – introducing Mick, Rodney, Amber and Betsy 1.04 – Mick’s running background and returning to running after school 2.01 – starting canicross with Amber and discovering she did not love it 3.12 – learning about proper canicross kit 4.17 – Mick’s first canicross race experience and realising the kit was not right 5.14 – upgrading to waist belts, bungee leads and better harnesses 7.12 – Rodney’s harness journey and finding what works 8.12 – standard poodles, muscle tone and Rodney’s enthusiasm for racing 9.11 – Mick’s first proper canicross race with Murphy 10.14 – vet-supported canicross after injury and building strength safely 10.55 – hydrotherapy, older dogs and keeping them supple 11.40 – running two dogs together 12.43 – how dogs motivate and compete with each other 13.21 – Mick’s ultra experiences with Rodney 14.57 – preparing better for a second ultra 16.10 – gradually building distance 17.10 – strength training, core work and consistency 19.00 – Louise’s advice on squats, lunges, calf raises and getting professional guidance 20.19 – why strength work matters as runners get older 22.11 – Mick’s goal for his next ultra 22.40 – switching from Rodney to Betsy for longer-distance plans 24.08 – Betsy’s first half marathon 25.08 – gundog training, disc dogs and other activities 27.01 – future races with Sporting Paws and local events 28.04 – adjusting expectations as dogs get older 29.49 – where to follow Mick online 30.21 – why Mick prefers running with dogs Resources mentioned Sporting Paws Wild Deer Half Marathon Loggerheads, Wales Brecon ultra Preston Disc Dogs K9 Toss and Fetch Links mentioned Instagram: Chorley Canicrosser
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    36 分
  • Running with Endometriosis: Lyndsy and Indy (Episode 208)

    Running with Endometriosis: Lyndsy and Indy (Episode 208)
    2026/05/22
    Michelle and Louise are joined by Lyndsy for an honest conversation about canicross, chronic illness and redefining what it means to be a runner. Lyndsy shares how she went from a love-hate relationship with running to finding a completely new sense of enjoyment through canicross with her Bernedoodle Indy. After years of feeling pressure around pace, personal bests and being at the back of the pack, running with Indy helped her discover a more supportive and joyful way to move. Their partnership has taken them from first-session nerves and downhill tumbles to weekly social runs and races. The episode also explores Lyndsy's experience of living with endometriosis, including the long road to diagnosis, the symptoms that were dismissed or mistaken for other conditions, and how chronic pain can affect exercise, confidence and everyday life. Lyndsy explains why movement can help, but also why listening to your body and adapting your plans matters. This is a powerful episode for anyone who has ever felt they are “not a runner”, anyone managing a chronic condition, or anyone who needs reminding that canicross is not just about speed, distance or results. Lyndsy forgot to mention in the episode that one thing that's been really important for her has been finding a Canicross belt that she's comfortable with. Obviously a lot of the pain caused by endometriosis is focused around the stomach and with the bloating and soreness that comes with it sometimes even the waistband of your clothes can be painful. So she would advise anyone with endometriosis to try a few different styles of belt to find one that works for them. Timings 0.00 – introducing Lyndsy and Indy 0.34 – meeting Indy the Bernedoodle 2.20 – Lyndsy's relationship with running 3.40 – discovering canicross through Sporting Paws 4.36 – first canicross session and falling in love with it 5.37 – becoming “a runner” 6.35 – why canicross feels different from traditional running 7.49 – hills, confidence and running with a big dog 9.10 – Lyndsy's endometriosis diagnosis journey 10.39 – what endometriosis is 13.20 – symptoms, A&E visits and being misdiagnosed 15.27 – how endometriosis affects running 16.18 – adapting canicross on difficult days 17.30 – how dogs help motivation with chronic illness 18.30 – surgery, treatment and symptom management 20.09 – research and potential improvements in diagnosis 21.30 – symptoms to look out for 22.10 – symptom checkers and GP conversations 23.06 – how to advocate for yourself at the doctor 26.59 – the wellbeing benefits of canicross 28.26 – why you do not have to be fast to belong 33.12 – what Lindsay wishes she had known earlier 35.47 – why open conversations matter 36.08 – canicross as hope, movement and fun Resources mentioned Period symptom checker Lyndsy recommends the following Instagram accounts for general information on a range of menstrual health conditions and how to approach conversations with your doctor: https://www.instagram.com/gynaegeek?igsh=MThmemdia3U5cWFxeg== https://www.instagram.com/drnighatarif?igsh=MTEzd3V2eXd3ejdjYw== For details about what endometriosis is and to find sources of support - https://www.endometriosis-uk.org/ Finally, after our chat, Lyndsy looked for any information about endometriosis and women's sport and found this article which touches on some of what we discussed - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/56276626 And this one about endometriosis and running -https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/health/a43464680/endometriosis-and-exercise/
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    42 分
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