Canicross
HOW TO RUN WITH YOUR DOG
Make sure you and your furry best friend are happy and healthy on every run
Words Anna Harding
When running and dogs are your two favourite things in the world, can you imagine the pure joy of combining the two and running with your dog? It’s indescribable. Well, maybe not indescribable, otherwise there wouldn’t be anything to write here!
I’m a runner and a dog lover – in fact, I have been known to stop during marathons to pet dogs. So in April 2021, I decided to get a dog of my own, namely a chocolate brown Sprocker spaniel puppy, Ralph. His mum is a Springer spaniel and his dad a working Cocker spaniel, so he has heaps of energy and is always on the go. My friends and family would often comment on what a great running buddy he would be – and they weren’t wrong!
I waited patiently for him to finally reach a year old before I could put him through his paces. One of the main stumbling blocks that I had when I started to think about getting out and running with Ralph was what kind of kit I would need. I had seen plenty of people running with their dogs attached to their waists via a harness and a short bungee lead. After doing a brief search on Google, I found that there were so many options to choose from and felt incredibly overwhelmed. So I shut the laptop and went out for a solo run, feeling quite deflated and trying to figure out what was going to be the best option for us both.
Canicross exploded in popularity a few years ago… Even if you don’t want to enter races with your faithful friend, there’s plenty of opportunities to potter with your pooch
Terrain is something to consider when running with your dog. While a few pavements are fine, endless tarmac is a bit tough on a dog’s paws
Canine solutions Soon enough, I came across DogFit. The company was founded by Ginetta George and Gail Walker, and aims to make running with your dog as straightforward as possible. They’re experts when it comes to the right kit and how to safely run with your dog.
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