Louise and Michelle chat to BBC newsreader and runner Sophie Raworth about starting canicross and her first race with Luna

Louise and Michelle interview Reece Maltby about canicrossing with a Jack Russell

Chloe discovered canicross by accident when she was competing in agility at a dog show and was asked to take part in a canicross taster session - she soon discovered a talent for racing and a love of mud and is currently ranked 4th in Great Britain. Louise and Michelle chat to Chloe about her training, and her goals for the future. 

In this episode of Canicross Conversations, the spotlight is on a crucial topic that many dog owners face: understanding and supporting anxious and reactive dogs. The episode features Sarah, the founder of the "Dogs in Yellow" initiative, who shares insights into her work and the importance of raising awareness for dogs that need a little extra space. Sarah's journey began with her own dog, Bella, who displayed signs of anxiety and reactivity when interacting with other dogs and people....

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.

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. If you have enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, and leave us a review. You can find Lily on X/Twitter @lilycanter and Instagram @lilycanter

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...

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

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/

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...

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?  

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. Follow Team @ExploreWithPaws.UK on Instagram

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

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 

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. Follow @geordie_canicrosser on Instagram and Geordie Cani-Sports on Facebook This episode is sponsored by the Get Stronger, Run a Faster 5k course, it's great for canicrossers and runners to help with consistency and accountability, while improving their 5k time as they get stronger. Find out more and register for the February course here.

This episode is sponsored by the Get Stronger, Run a Faster 5k course, it's great for canicrossers and runners to help with consistency and accountability, while improving their 5k time as they get stronger. Find out more and register for the January course here. 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...

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...

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...

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.   This episode is sponsored by the Get Stronger, Run a Faster 5k course, it's great for canicrossers and runners to improve their 5k time and get stronger. Find out more and register for the January course here. You can also register for the 12 days of Christmas challenge on the website...

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...

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. You can save 10% on No Fuss Fill with the code CC Save 9% at K9 Trail Time with code michellek9 Thank you also to Inner Wolf for contributing to this episode

In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Pamela Dempsey from Impackt Behaviour about how Christmas and New Year could be challenging for dogs, and how we can keep this period as stress-free as possible. Find Impackt Behaviour on Instagram and Facebook  

In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to vet Nick again, in our popular Ask the Vet Series, to find out about the biggest food-related dangers for dogs over Christmas. Nick lists foods that are both toxic for dogs, as well as those that can cause tummy distress if consumed in large quantities, and there are some surprises in there! Nick advises what symptoms to look out for, and what to do in an emergency.  This episode is sponsored by the Get Stronger, Run a Faster 5k course, it's great...