Blog – Canicross Routes

1st February 202610th December 2025

06. Working Dog Health – Or, Why My Dog’s Physio Bill Is Higher Than Mine

My Dog’s a Working Dog. My Wallet Works Harder (and My Savings Account Weeps).

Having a “working dog” sounds incredibly noble, doesn’t it? Like they’re out there, solving crimes, heroically rescuing people from treacherous mountain passes, or perhaps delicately sniffing out artisanal cheeses and vintage wines that are just past their sell-by date. In reality, my “working dog” is primarily engaged in the strenuous activity of demanding attention with laser-like focus, shredding seemingly indestructible toys into confetti in under 3.7 seconds, and occasionally attempting to herd the cat (unsuccessfully, as the cat remains firmly in charge of the household hierarchy). Yet, somehow, the health regime for this furry fiend is more rigorous than a professional athlete’s, and certainly more rigorous than my own.

1st January 202610th December 2025

05. Canicross – It’s Not Just for Huskies Anymore (Thankfully)

Canicross: The Only Sport Where Your Dog Has More Gear Than You (And Probably More Enthusiasm)

Ah, canicross. The glorious sport of being towed through mud, over roots, and occasionally into an unsuspecting tree by an animal who thinks “full speed ahead” is the only valid pace, regardless of terrain or your personal desire to remain upright. If you’ve ever watched a canicross race, you’ve probably seen a human looking vaguely like a human-shaped kite, desperately trying to maintain some semblance of control while their furry co-pilot powers on. It’s less a collaborative effort and more a high-speed game of follow the leader, where the leader has four legs, an uncanny ability to spot every rogue squirrel within a five-mile radius, and a shocking disregard for your shinbones.

27th December 201911th June 2025

03. Canicross Routes 2019 – Year in Review

I wanted to jot a few lines to reflect on the last 12 months not just in context of Canicross Routes but also myself and my running journey which feels quite self indulgent let alone I suspect slightly less interesting for anyone who passes by but it does offer up I guess an insight to my drivers for the site as well as celebrating what I consider to have been a great year.