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Canicross Conversations

Michelle Mortimer and Louise Humphrey

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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All Episodes

41:44

Canicross Story: Claire, Pip and Ivy (Episode 176)

Canicross Conversations ·

2025/09/26

In this episode of Canicross Conversations, Louise and Michelle are joined by Claire, better known as @theyorkshirewhippets on Instagram.Claire shares her upside-down journey into the world of canicross when a friend convinced her to enter a race with her whippet, Pip. From her early days of social running, to training for her first half marathon, Claire brings energy, honesty and giggles. Listeners will hear about Claire’s transition from casual runner to competitive canicrosser, how she

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54:41

Nicky Edwards: Running with Multiple Sclerosis...

Canicross Conversations ·

2025/09/19

In this episode, Louise and Michelle catch up again with physio and ultrarunner Nicky Edwards about her recent diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis and how she's adapting her training to achieve her ultimate goal of UTMB

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82:38

Holly Barker: Dog Nutrition (Episode 174)

Canicross Conversations ·

2025/09/12

In this episode, Michelle and Louise chat to sports dog nutritionist Holly Barker for her no nonsense advice on feeding your dog. Holly shares her journey from serving as a medic in the RAF, through mental health nursing, to becoming an evidence-based practitioner focused on canine nutrition. She outlines how she educated herself in the absence of formal courses, experimented with diets in working and sport dogs, and gradually developed a full‑time practice. The conversation addresses what good

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13:20

Summer Break (Episode 173)

Canicross Conversations ·

2025/07/25

In this special summer‑'paws' episode, hosts Louise Humphrey and Michelle Mortimer share a friendly, warm chat instead of their usual guest interview. They reflect on recent adventures (including Trail Dog UK’s dog & wellness festival and holiday escapades), explain why they’re taking a break over summer, and give a peek at what’s coming up when they return. Expect updates about upcoming races and new guests, plus an invitation for listeners to engage with them over the summer on Instagram and

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40:02

Canicross Story - Sam

Canicross Conversations ·

2025/07/18

Another of our inspiring Canicross Stories.Please do leave us a review and share our podcast with your dog friends.

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47:13

The Hypnotherapy Edge: Mind–Body Mastery for Runners...

Canicross Conversations ·

2025/07/11

In this episode, Michelle and Louise welcome Zoe Gow from Mindspace Journey to delve into how clinical hypnotherapy can strengthen the mind–body bond for runners, with a special nod to the unique connection between runners and their dogs.Zoe shares her personal journey from discovering hypnotherapy in the pandemic to training as a clinical hypnotherapist and supporting endurance athletes with performance, recovery and mental wellbeing. She explains how hypnotherapy works, the power of trance and

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49:42

From Negative Talk to Positive Strides: Cognitive...

Canicross Conversations ·

2025/07/04

In this episode, Michelle Mortimer and Louise Humphrey welcome Professor Dawn Carnes, an expert in musculoskeletal health and chronic pain psychology. Dawn introduces a cognitive-behavioural approach to help runners and canicrossers break through mental barriers. She explains how thoughts, emotions and behaviours are interconnected and offers practical strategies: insight into automatic negative thinking, goal‑setting with SMART objectives, problem‑solving, self‑visualisation, and

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36:33

Canicross Story: Matthew Powell (Episode 169)

Canicross Conversations ·

2025/06/27

In this episode of Canicross Conversations, Louise and Michelle welcome rising star Matt Powell, a 16-year-old who is already a British, European, and World Champion in canicross. As if that weren’t impressive enough, Matt hasKey takeaways Matt discovered canicross at 12 and quickly rose to the top of junior ranks. He runs with two dogs and adapts training for each one's ability. Bikejoring adds variety and pace to his training regime. Mentorship has been crucial to his development and

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58:11

My First Bikejor Race: Ryan McKee (Episode 168:)

Canicross Conversations ·

2025/06/20

In this episode of Canicross Conversations, hosts Michelle and Louise chat to guest Ryan McKee about the world of bikejor.Ryan shares how he was first an ultra‑endurance mountain biker, taking a break from the sport due to burnout. His love for mountain biking reignited after adopting Rhubarb, their enthusiastic Hungarian Vizsla. What started as a behavioural solution evolved into competitive fun as the pair discovered canicross and then bikejor. Ryan describes his first bikejor race in Chepstow,

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34:19

A catch up with the BSSF: Howard Clark (Episode 167)

Canicross Conversations ·

2025/06/13

Louise and Michelle catch up with BSSF Vice-President Howard Clark once again, to see how last season went, and what the future holds for canicross in the UK.Listen to our last chat with Howard in Episode 85

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50:29

Canicross Story: Hannah, Fredrick and Royston...

Canicross Conversations ·

2025/06/06

Dog selfies? Instagram and TikTok stars Fredrick and Royston, Golden Retriever brothers, are experts at them. We chat to their owner Hannah all about her Goldie social media stars.

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40:47

Marshalling at a Canicross Race: Belle McIntosh,...

Canicross Conversations ·

2025/05/30

In today's episode we're joined by Belle from Canicross Midlands, who talks us through the rewards of marshalling at canicross races

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40:44

RED-S: A personal perspective with Tamara Beach...

Canicross Conversations ·

2025/05/23

In this deeply insightful episode of Canicross Conversations, hosts Louise Humphrey and Michelle Mortimer are joined once again by canicrosser and endurance athlete Tamara Beach to shine a spotlight on RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport).Returning after her first appearance in Episode 133, Tamara shares her personal journey through recognising, and recovering from, RED-S. The conversation is open, informative, and immensely relatable, breaking down medical jargon into real-life

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32:50

Connect and Paws: Georgie and Katie (Episode 163)

Canicross Conversations ·

2025/05/16

In this special episode of Canicross Conversations, hosts Louise and Michelle welcome back two popular guests: Georgie Lambert from Nonstop Dogwear and Katie Kirkup, founder of Trail Dog Events. Together, they unveil an exciting new venture: "Connect and Paws"—a human and dog wellness weekend set against the breath-taking backdrop of Druridge Bay, Northumberland from 4–6 July 2025.Born from Katie's vision, and shaped into reality with Georgie’s support, this event invites the canicross and wider

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49:32

Ultra Women: Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson (Episode...

Canicross Conversations ·

2025/05/09

Louise and Michelle chat to journalists Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson about their new book Ultra Women

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39:10

Canicross Story: Sarah Stokes (Episode 161)

Canicross Conversations ·

2025/05/02

Sarah Stokes shares her first experience of racing with Louise and Michelle in this episode

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50:46

Bournemouth Canicross (Episode 160)

Canicross Conversations ·

2025/04/11

Louise and Michelle chat to Gabby, one of the co-founders of Bournemouth Canicross about how their community has grown over the last four years since the group was first formed. It’s an uplifting, positive episode about the power of community.

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37:08

Trooper: Life as a Tri-Paw (Episode 159)

Canicross Conversations ·

2025/04/04

In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Morag, a trustee of Lincs Dobermann Rescue about her experience of rehoming Dobies, and her 'failed foster' with tri-paw Trooper. We hear all about Trooper's amputation and rehabilitation, proof that amputation is not the end, and can often be the start of a new life for many dogs like Trooper.https://dobiefest.co.uk/

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48:25

Mental Health and Autism Assistance Dogs (Episode 158)

Canicross Conversations ·

2025/03/28

Louise and Michelle chat to Gemma Knott at RAD Assistance Dogs. RAD provides specialised assistance dog training to UK clients living with Mental Health Disabilities and/or Autism to become qualified handlers of their own assistance dogs. In this episode we chat to Gemma about what makes a good assistance dog, and also the disability laws the public should be aware of with regard to assistance dogs. https://www.radassistancedogs.org.uk/

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Canine Arthritis with Hannah Capon (Episode 157)

Canicross Conversations ·

2025/03/21

Louise and Michelle chat to vet Hannah Capon about certain breeds' predisposition to canine arthritis, how we can prevent it, how to diagnose it and treatments.

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