Thanks to the Europeans for coming up with this phenomenon, alongside skijorring (skiing with your dog pulling out in-front) and bikejoring (cycling off-road with your dog pulling out in-front), would you try any of these other sports with your pooch? And I have to say it’s an experience like no other. Perhaps you’ve been out with your dog for safety whilst training, or a nice companion when it gets lonely on those trails now, they can enjoy race day with you. Making friends with like-minded people all help motivation and can provide unparalleled support. Of course, these benefits are not just for our four-legged friends, reports show that runners participating have improved mental health and wellbeing experiences. Not only do they benefit from running amongst other dogs in a group but they pick up verbal commands quickly, and this all speeds up that special relationship and trust they have with their new owner.

And also for those with rescue dogs, it is an invaluable way to socialise them. It is also an incredible opportunity for dogs with high energy levels or behavioural issues where they cannot come off the leash for whatever reason. The other fantastic thing about cani-cross is that whilst it is inclusive of all breeds, it also doesn’t require you to be super fit (or frankly even a regular runner) to take part – it’s a wonderful way to meet new people, new dogs and run or walk across some beautiful courses from all over. But now all breeds have come to the table (I’ve even spotted a pug and a chihuahua on a course!)so no matter size or shape, you and your furry friend are more than welcome to canine cross events all over the world. Gone are the days where it originally set out for the sledging types of the Huskeys or Malamutes. I’ve certainly found that to be true with my own running, and many of the athletes I work with.Would you believe there is an actually recognised sport where you and your fluffy little pooch can enter together and enjoy together?! Another special bond for you pair to share (other than those daft dog antics that never fail to amuse us from refusing to go walkies to stealing the Thanksgiving turkey off the side).Ĭani-cross, a sport of running off-road with your dog (or two) is growing in popularity as more dog lovers and dog owners sign up. By improving your running form to a style optimal for your own body, you probably slightly increase your appropriate running footwear options. Here’s a link to an online running technique course which covers many of these fundamental principals of good running form ( 50% Discount – Click Here).Īs Ian nicely sums-up in this video. Running technique should be individual specific, although there are a number of constants in terms of form that we want to see from all runners to help them run with ‘good form’. However, shoe choice alone cannot dictate or ‘fix’ your running technique. Running Technique: Form Before FootwearĬertain shoes can indeed help to facilitate a certain desired change in technique, and thus loading of specific tissues. We all differ greatly, and perceive comfort differently. My partner prefers a little more cushioning and runs in the Asics Cumulus.

I prefer a responsive feel under foot, and have limited ankle dorsiflexion – thus I run most of my milage in minimalist shoes with a 4mm drop (rather than zero-drop) such as the Saucony Kinvara. …will all contribute to how a shoe (or selection of shoes) will feel on the run.

Ian then goes on to elaborate how certain key factors influence the levels of comfort a given individual runner will feel in a given shoe.

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