Canicross Conversations

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!

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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.

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Louise and Michelle chat about their favourite and funniest moments over the first 100 episodes of Canicross Conversations, and hear from some previous guests on the podcast.

In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Emma, founder of Geordie Cani-sports all about setting up and running a canicross club.

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In today's episode, Louise and Michelle chat about the importance of goals, sharing their own goals for the year, and challenging you to set yourself some goals, whether they be long term or short term one, pace related, or something completely different.

Goals are crucial for runners as they provide direction, motivation, and a sense of purpose. Here are some key reasons why you should think about setting yourself some goals:

Motivation: Goals serve as powerful motivators, giving you a clear target to strive for during your training. Knowing there's a specific objective, such as a race or distance goal, can help you to maintain enthusiasm and commitment.

Progress Tracking: Goals allow you to measure your progress over time, providing tangible evidence of improvement. Plus tracking achievements contributes to a sense of accomplishment and boosts confidence.

Structure and Discipline: Having a goal provides a structured framework for your training, guiding you on when and how to increase intensity, duration, or distance. They also instill discipline by creating a routine and commitment to regular training sessions.

Sense of Purpose: A goal can give you a clear sense of purpose, whether it's completing a specific race, achieving a personal best, or conquering a challenging route. A defined purpose helps maintain focus and commitment, especially during challenging moments.

Overcoming Plateaus: When faced with training plateaus or periods of stagnation, goals offer a reason to reevaluate and adjust strategies. Working towards a new goal can help you break through mental and physical barriers, preventing monotony.

Increased Accountability: Publicly declaring goals, whether to a coach, running group, or on social media, enhances accountability. The added sense of responsibility can drive runners to stay committed to their training regimen. However, keeping goals to yourself can also be a powerful motivator too ....

Focus and Concentration: Having a clear goal can help you to maintain focus during training sessions by providing a specific target, which can translate into improved performance and efficiency during workouts.

Enjoyment and Satisfaction: Accomplishing goals, whether big or small, brings a sense of satisfaction and joy. Celebrating achievements reinforces the enjoyment of running and fosters a positive relationship with the sport.

We hope you enjoy this episode. 

In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Nick Hewer, best known as Alan Sugar's adviser in The Apprentice. Nick has owned dogs all his life, and chats to Louise and Michelle about his memories of growing up with dogs, and his love of hunting with his black lab, Molly which leads to an interesting discussion about working dogs. 

This episode is sponsored by Non Stop Dogwear, releasing your dog's potential through robust, reliable and ergonomically designed gear. Whether your dog is small or big, pure bred or a mix, a world champion or a family dog, does not matter. All dogs are equal and deserve nothing but the best. Dog jackets are more than just fashion, they keep your dog happy and comfortable in any condition, allowing you to get out and have fun together, whatever the weather. Check out Non Stop's new range of trekking dog jackets and insulated jackets. Visit your local Non Stop Dogwear stockist.

It's the episode you've all been waiting for!

The eagle-eyed amongst you will have noticed an absence of Pickle on social media recently, and that's because she's taken a break from canicross to have a litter of puppies. In this episode, Michelle interviews Louise all about the process of breeding, from selecting a stud, to pregnancy, to whelping, to exactly how tiring it is looking after 5 pups. Louise also chats about getting Pickle's fitness back after pregnancy.

This episode is sponsored by Non Stop Dogwear, releasing your dog's potential through robust, reliable and ergonomically designed gear. Whether your dog is small or big, pure bred or a mix, a world champion or a family dog, does not matter. All dogs are equal and deserve nothing but the best. Dog jackets are more than just fashion, they keep your dog happy and comfortable in any condition, allowing you to get out and have fun together, whatever the weather. Check out Non Stop's new range of trekking dog jackets and insulated jackets. Visit your local Non Stop Dogwear stockist.

Today, Michelle and Louise chat about keeping you and your dog fit over Christmas, and how to find that motivation and accountability to achieve some consistency in your training over the holidays.

In this episode, Jason Pascoe from Non Stop Dogwear gives us the lowdown on dog coats and jackets, as they get ready to launch their new range. Jason takes us through fitting a coat, when dogs should wear a coat, and how to look after your coat  

This episode is sponsored by Non Stop Dogwear, releasing your dog's potential through robust, reliable and ergonomically designed gear. Whether your dog is small or big, pure bred or a mix, a world champion or a family dog, does not matter. All dogs are equal and deserve nothing but the best. Dog jackets are more than just fashion, they keep your dog happy and comfortable in any condition, allowing you to get out and have fun together, whatever the weather. Check out Non Stop's new range of trekking dog jackets and insulated jackets. Visit your local Non Stop Dogwear stockist.

Today's bonus episode is brought to you by a variety of guests helping you decide what to buy your beloved dog for Christmas. Louise and Michelle also chat about their own Christmas traditions.

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Thank you also to Inner Wolf for contributing to this episode