Canicross Conversations

Rachel Ann Cullen (Episode 110)

Michelle has a frank conversation with author and runner Rachel Ann Cullen about running for mental health, body image, strength training, challenging oneself, owning a dog (who doesn't run), and writing books.

Canicross Story: Lily Canter and Zippy (Episode 109)

Back in October 2021, Louise and Michelle chatted to journalist Lily Canter about her experience of borrowing Pickle to try canicross (Episode 5). In this episode we find out how she's adjusting to life - and canicross - with her own dog, Zippy.
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You can find Lily on X/Twitter @lilycanter and Instagram @lilycanter

Stop walking your dog! Interview with Niki French (Episode 108)

In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to dog trainer Niki French about her book, Stop Walking Your Dog. Niki works with a lot of nervous and reactive dogs, and her training philosophy is to stop doing those things that can be stressful to your dog until you can learn how to overcome them with patience and training. It's a radical approach that goes beyond what humans feel conditioned to do with their dogs, and Niki's interview is well worth a listen, as she gears up for #DontWalkYourDogDay on 2nd April, and gives listeners plenty of tips on how to provide brilliant mental and physical stimulation without going through your front door.
We also ask her what she thinks of canicross ...
Find out more about Niki and the awareness day here: https://puptalk.co.uk/
 

Crufts (Episode 107)

Today, Louise and guests give a rundown of all the action at Crufts over the past weekend

Kate Percy: Finding the 'Enerjoy' in Simple Nutrition (Episode 106)

Louise and Michelle chat to Kate Percy, a nutritionist with three best-selling cookbooks who helps people discover that magic link between what you eat, good energy, vitality and happiness. Lots of great information in this episode for runners, those experiencing menopause, and those finding cooking for a family challenging!
We also want to know: does your dog eat a healthier diet than you?! 
https://www.katepercys.com/

Allie Bailey: There Is No Wall (or how a rescue dog called Pickle can save you, when running can't) (Episode 105)

In this heart-warming episode, Louise and Michelle find out more about ultra-runner Allie and her rescue dog, Pickle, and her new book, There Is No Wall.
Allie Bailey is an ultrarunner, coach, speaker and podcaster who has run in some of the most extreme places in the world. She was the first woman to run 100 miles across frozen Lake Khövsgöl in Mongolia and to run the full length of the Panama Canal. She has crossed the inhospitable Namib Desert three times, run the length of the Outer Hebrides and completed a 1,000-mile off-road version of the classic Land’s End to John o’Groats route in just thirty days. Allie has finished over 200 marathons and ultramarathons all over the world, but the most remarkable thing about all of these achievements is that she accomplished most of them while battling depression and alcoholism. Although running ultimately became the vehicle that helped buy Allie the time to recover from a number of severe mental health breakdowns, it did not save her. In fact, there were times when it made her battle all the more difficult. After a seismic mental health crisis in 2021, Allie finally admitted to herself and those around her that she was an alcoholic and started her recovery. She left behind a dream career with major record labels and adventure companies and now works as a coach with a broad range of runners and endurance athletes, helping them unlock their full potential. In 2022, she was named as one of the most inspiring female adventurers in the UK by the Guardian, and she has appeared on numerous mainstream TV programmes including The One Show and Lorraine. She lives in Yorkshire with her rescue dog, Pickle.

Accountability: the missing link in taking your running to the next level? (Episode 104)

Today's planned guest has lost her voice, so Louise and Michelle chat about the one thing that is missing from many runners' training: accountability!
Could accountability be the one thing that takes your running to the next level?
 

Canicross Story: Beth Morris/Explore With Paws UK (Episode 103)

Louise and Michelle chat to veterinary nurse Beth Morris all about her love of canicross and agility with her 3 dogs, and how ultramarathon training is going.
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Canicross Story: Leanne Stott, the voice of Goodwoof (Episode 102)

It's been a while since we brought you a canicross story, and in this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to presenter, and comedy actress, Leanne Stott whose voice you may well recognise from Goodwoof. 
Leanne chats about the joy of running with her dog, and how she is tackling the challenges of perimenopause with Pilates!
Follow Leanne on Instagram and TikTok

Setting up an online canicross club - CXRC (Episode 101)

Louise and Michelle chat to Marc Soley from CXRC about setting up the growing canicross club with members all over the UK. Marc originally aspired to create a comprehensive list of canicross races, which has now become a community of runners who meet up at events all over the UK.
Join the CXRC on Facebook and Instagram