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Canicross Conversations

Canicross Conversations

De : 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. Hygiène et vie saine
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  • Canicross Story: Lucy J Morgan and Tedi Bêr(Episode 206)

    Canicross Story: Lucy J Morgan and Tedi Bêr(Episode 206)
    May 8 2026
    Michelle and Louise are joined by Lucy J Morgan from Wales, a professional musician, ultra runner and member of Dexy's Midnight Runners, who has recently discovered the world of canicross with her dog Tedi Bêr. Although Lucy has been running with Tedi for years, including through mountain training for ultramarathons, she only recently realised that what they were doing had a name, a community and a whole sport behind it. Lucy shares how Tedi Bêr, a 40kg New Zealand Huntaway, has become her loyal mountain-running partner, helping her feel safer, more motivated and more connected to the outdoors. The episode also explores Tedi's first canicross race at Red Warrior Margam, where the pair chose the 20k distance and went on to win the women’s race. Michelle and Louise offer supportive advice on belts, passing other runners, using commands and understanding the canicross season, especially when temperatures rise. Lucy also shares the moving story behind her upcoming memorial walk on 25 May, following the footsteps of three boys who became lost in the Brecon Beacons in 1904. Through music, memory and mountain rescue fundraising, this episode brings together canicross, endurance, Welsh landscape, companionship and community. Timings 1.02 – Lucy’s running background and discovering canicross 2.17 – Tedi Bêr's longest training run of 33 miles 2.45 – Meet Tedi Bêr, the New Zealand Huntaway 4.26 – Starting out with a lead, waist belt and harness 5.30 – Lucy’s teal canicross kit setup 6.18 – Why a canicross-specific belt can help with a strong dog 8.35 – Tedi Bêr’s size and power at 40kg 9.19 – Running early in the Welsh mountains 10.12 – Trying a first event to see how Tedi coped 10.48 – Red Warrior Margam and choosing the 20k distance 11.43 – Lucy and Tedi’s first race experience 12.12 – Learning canicross race etiquette 14.13 – Feeling safer running with a dog 15.09 – How Tedi helped Lucy through a tough ultra training day 17.15 – Long runs, water and Tedi's endurance 17.50 – Canicross ultras and longer-distance options 18.23 – Lucy and Tedi winning their first women’s canicross race 19.10 – Tedi’s interest in sheep and future training plans 21.10 – Understanding the canicross season 21.45 – Why dogs should not run in the heat 22.38 – Summer alternatives, cani-hiking and cooling down 23.31 – Finding races through the canicross calendar 24.10 – Why longer distances may suit Lucy and Tedi 25.23 – Lucy’s ultra running background 26.30 – Women, endurance and the book Ultra women 27.32 – Lucy’s memorial walk project in Wales 29.31 – Raising money for Western Beacons Mountain Rescue 31.27 – Lucy’s life as a professional musician 33.40 – Touring with Dexy's Midnight Runners 34.30 – Lucy’s questions about handler etiquette 35.17 – How to pass safely in canicross events 36.20 – Commands, focus and working with distractions 37.13 – Downhill control and using a “behind” command 38.25 – Where to find Lucy online Links mentioned Red Warrior Margam Cani Trail Podcast episode 2 on running dogs in the heat Podcast episode 162 with the authors of Ultra Women JustGiving page for Lucy’s mountain rescue fundraiser Lucy's Big Walk Promo Video Dexy's Midnight Runners
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    43 min
  • Canicross Story: Stuart and Mav. From triathlon to cani-sports (Episode 205)

    Canicross Story: Stuart and Mav. From triathlon to cani-sports (Episode 205)
    May 1 2026
    Louise and Michelle are joined by Stuart Nuttall, who shares his journey from school cross-country and triathlon into the world of flyball, canicross and bikejor. After years of endurance sport, including triathlon and Ironman training, Stuart found that dog sports offered a new way to stay active while spending more time with his family and dogs. Stuart talks about meeting Louise at Crufts, getting into canicross through off-season fitness work for flyball, and how his young dog Maverick has opened up a whole new set of goals. The conversation explores the crossover between flyball and canicross, including focus, passing, drive, confidence, strength and conditioning, and the importance of building fitness gradually. There are plenty of relatable moments, from buying “just one more” bit of kit, to Maverick chewing through his harness on the start line of his first race. Stuart reflects on imposter syndrome, learning from others, looking after paw health, and why he sees himself as the weaker part of the human-dog team. This is a great episode for anyone curious about combining different dog sports, starting canicross with a young dog, or simply enjoying getting outside and being active with their dog. Timings 0.00 – Introducing Stuart and how he met Louise at Crufts 0.36 – Stuart’s early canicross experience and running with his dogs 1.42 – From school cross-country to rugby league and returning to running 3.08 – Getting peer-pressured into his first triathlon 4.14 – Representing GB in duathlon and triathlon events 5.05 – Why coaching and being open to learning matters 6.10 – Moving away from triathlon and towards family dog sports 7.36 – Using running to help keep the dogs fit for flyball 8.51 – What flyball is and how Stuart first discovered it 10.56 – Setting up a flyball team and competing at Crufts 12.27 – How travelling for flyball changed Stuart’s view of canicross events 14.12 – Maverick’s breeding, drive and introduction to sport 15.58 – Why canicross is not “just running with your dog” 19.01 – Commands, passing dogs and the crossover with flyball focus 20.40 – Why Stuart was most proud of Maverick’s control around walkers and loose dogs 21.24 – Stuart and Maverick’s first canicross race with Trail Dog Events 22.50 – The start-line harness chewing incident 24.19 – Flyball season, canicross season and fitting it all in 24.59 – Discovering the speed of canicross with a strong dog 26.17 – Stuart’s goals for the next canicross season 27.03 – Building Maverick’s distance and endurance gradually 28.08 – Strength and conditioning for injury prevention 28.22 – Paw care, nail care and learning what Maverick needs 30.07 – Imposter syndrome at races and comparing dogs, kit and speed 31.11 – Understanding the power of purpose-bred canicross dogs 33.41 – Why the human needs to train too 34.04 – Will Maverick choose flyball or canicross? 34.56 – Giving Maverick the right opportunities 35.20 – Where to follow Stuart and Maverick online 35.57 – Future duathlon plans and whether a triathlon could happen 37.01 – Final thoughts: canicross can be whatever you want it to be Links mentioned Check out our episodes with Toby Lambert and Lindsay from Cani-Fit Stuart on Instagram: @stunuttall Maverick on Instagram: @negativeghostrider31
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    42 min
  • Canicross Training Tips with Lindsay from Cani-Fit (Episode 204)

    Canicross Training Tips with Lindsay from Cani-Fit (Episode 204)
    Apr 24 2026
    Michelle Mortimer and Louise Humphrey are joined by Lindsay, founder of Cani-Fit and a four-time British canicross champion. We chat about how the sport has grown and what really matters when it comes to training dogs and humans well. Lindsay shares how she found canicross in the early days, when there was very little support available in Scotland, and explains how that experience shaped the way she now coaches thousands of runners and dog owners through Cani-Fit. Lindsay talks openly about the early mistakes she made, what she has learned from working with all kinds of dogs, and why training should always be adapted to the individual dog in front of you. She also explains the difference between training recreationally and preparing for championship level competition, offering useful insights on intervals, hill work, race preparation, recovery, and why 'too much too soon' is one of the biggest mistakes beginners make. The episode also explores the family side of the sport, as Lindsay shares how her 10-year-old son is beginning his own canicross journey in a way that keeps things fun, social, and age-appropriate. It is a lovely reminder that canicross is not only about racing, but also about teamwork and community. Whether you are completely new to running with dogs or already immersed in the sport, this episode is packed with thoughtful takeaways. Timings 0.00 – Introduction to Lindsay, founder of Cani-Fit and four-time British champion 1.09 – How Lindsay first got into canicross through sled dog sports 3.13 – What the early days of canicross looked like in Scotland 5.00 – Why she started Cani-Fit and what the first version of the business looked like 8.39 – Did she ever imagine Cani-Fit would grow this much? 10.35 – Building credibility in a sport with no clear governing pathway 13.47 – How Lindsay trains dogs for canicross and keeps them fit through the year 18.39 – How intervals can work effectively with dogs 21.06 – Why repeated hill reps do not make sense for most dogs 22.47 – Training leaders and seeing canicross grow internationally 23.47 – The biggest mistakes beginners make 27.25 – Advice for people brand new to canicross and racing 29.40 – Why many people do canicross without ever wanting to race 31.03 – What Lindsay does differently now compared with when she started 34.28 – Supporting her son as he gets into the sport 38.19 – Why fun, friendships, and enjoyment matter for junior athletes 40.42 – Thoughts on one-day versus two-day events and the future of race accessibility 42.37 – Where canicross is heading in the next few years 46.06 – Quick fire questions 47.52 – Where to find Lindsay and Cani-Fit Links mentioned in the conversation
    • Instagram: @lindsay_canifit
    • Cani-Fit website
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    52 min
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