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Canicross Conversations

Canicross Conversations

By: 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. Hygiene & Healthy Living Running & Jogging
Episodes
  • Going for Gold: Annika and Felicia Thor (Episode 194)

    Going for Gold: Annika and Felicia Thor (Episode 194)
    Feb 13 2026
    Michelle and Louise are joined by Sweden-based mother–daughter duo Annika and Felicia Thor, members of the Danish national team. From humble beginnings with a malamute mix to World Championship gold, this conversation tracks their remarkable journey through canicross and bikejoring. Annika shares her entry into dog-powered sports and how things ramped up when the family welcomed Scandinavian hounds into their lives. Felicia, now just 11 years old and the current ICF World Champion in her age category, reveals how she started running at 3, entered her first race at 7, and continues to train with help from mentor Martin Grimshaw of Team Hounds. The pair dive into what training looks like (spoiler: lots of swimming and technical trails), their bond with their dogs Helium and Tosse, and how the sport keeps the whole family active and connected. Felicia shares her wisdom and drive, from managing race-day pressure to offering encouragement for other young canicrossers. An episode full of motivation, laughter, family warmth and a global view on youth participation in dog sports.

    “Just keep going and never give up.”

    Timings

    1.10 – Living in Sweden but racing for Denmark 2.00 – How Annika and Felicia got started 5.30 – From a malamute mix to world-level competition 7.45 – Felicia’s first race at age 7 9.50 – The canicross scene in Denmark and Sweden 11.30 – Meet the dogs: Helium and Tosse 14.00 – Switching to bikejoring 17.30 – Training routines for dogs and humans 20.50 – Race-day warm-up and mental prep 24.40 – Winning World Championship gold 29.00 – Keeping motivation high post-race 30.50 – Social media and inspiring others 32.00 – Advice for new and young canicrossers Resources mentioned
    • Felicia & Annika’s Instagram: @k9trailrun
    • Team Hounds
    • Episode 70 with Martin from Team Hounds
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    35 mins
  • Trailbreeze (Episode 193)

    Trailbreeze (Episode 193)
    Feb 6 2026
    Michelle and Louise sit down with Pauline, founder of Scottish trail‑inspired running brand Trailbreeze, to explore how a love of running in the Scottish hills sparked a business born on the trails. In August 2024, Pauline left her long‑term job in care to focus on family life and pursue something that nurtured her spirit, running the trails around her home with her spaniel, Joey. What began as a simple idea for headwear soon blossomed into a full range of trail gear, embraced by runners, dog lovers and the canicross community alike. Pauline shares her journey from that first beanie, to events, sponsorship and future plans. She explains why trails have kept her inspired, motivated and balanced. Throughout, she speaks honestly about running, business, community and simply enjoying the outdoors. Timings 0.00 – welcome & introduction to Pauline 0.30 – Pauline's story: leaving work, family life & running 1.30 – how Trailbreeze began: headwear idea to brand name 3.00 – Joey the spaniel 4.00 – thoughts on canicross 5.30 – quitting her job & Trailbreeze launch 7.00 – running background: road vs trail experiences 8.40 – Glencoe marathon & the joy of trails 10.00 – weekly training & ultras 12.00 – next race: GB Ultra 50 miler 13.30 – Trailbreeze product beginnings: beanies & tops 15.00 – retail stockists & early success 16.15 – events, brand awareness & BSSF sponsorship 17.00 – feedback from canicross community 18.30 – technical kit details & product quality 20.00 – garments: shorts, hoodies, headbands, gloves 22.00 – clubs & custom gear offerings 23.30 – audience ideas & new products coming soon 25.00 – quickfire questions 26.00 – upcoming events “Running on the trails isn’t about pace — it’s about enjoying where you are.”

    Links

    • Trail Breeze website — https://trailbreeze.co.uk
    • Trail Breeze UK on Instagram — @trailbreezeuk
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    34 mins
  • Track and Trail Canine Outfitters (Episode 192)

    Track and Trail Canine Outfitters (Episode 192)
    Jan 30 2026
    Hosts Louise and Michelle are joined by Amy, founder of Track and Trail Canine Outfitters, for an inspiring conversation about how one dog changed her life and led her into canicross, community‑building and launching a specialist canine gear shop. Amy shares her personal journey with Max, a rescue cocker spaniel with behavioural challenges and boundless energy, and how discovering canicross transformed both of them — from anxious walks filled with zig‑zags and reactivity to focused runs, confidence building and partnership. Rather than take on the cheapest gear she finds on the high street, Amy’s experiences with a lead breaking under stress inspired her to research strength testing and purposeful design. This leads to the creation of her shop — a place that prioritises tested quality, and supports owners with nervous or reactive dogs through private shopping sessions and accessible advice.

    Timings 00:00 – 04:40 – intro + how Amy first got into canicross with Max 04:40 – 10:15 – Max’s progress and impact of running on behaviour 10:15 – 17:00 – the incident that sparked the idea for a shop 17:00 – 22:00 – research into strength‑tested brands and gear advice 22:00 – 28:00 – what to look for when choosing dog equipment 28:00 – 33:00 – business journey, community and online growth 33:00 – 37:00 – rewarding moments, private sessions and helping owners 37:00 – 42:30 – exciting plans: expanding shop space and workshops https://trackandtrailcanine.co.uk
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    43 mins
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super inspired and enthused hearing this, looking forward to experiencing it myself!
this podcast has been an awesome source to have as a "buddy" to keep me motivated as there is no local club for me in my area, thank you!!

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