What is canicross? Team GB athletes, Sarah Gillam and Jen Davies, explain the challenges and joys of this ultimate team sport for two athletes running together - one canine, one human.

Canicross UK describes it as "...off-road running with your dog. Your dog wears a harness specifically designed to allow them to pull, you wear a belt/harness which allows hands-free running and you are attached to your dog with a bungee line."

Canicross' origins lie in Scandinavia and Northern Europe, developed as a means of keeping "mushing" dogs fit during the summer - in peak condition for the winter season.

Sarah Gillam and Jen Davies are leading canicross athletes who compete internationally, representing the UK. They give a great overview of canicross in this episode, and explain how they look after the well-being and safety of their dogs in this exciting sport. 

The interview was recorded by presenter, Kate Fairweather at Goodwoof 2025, the dog-centric event on the Sussex estate, Goodwood.

Do you work your dog or dogs?  

Kate is always fascinated to hear about dogs with interesting jobs -including athletes!  Get in touch to recommend anyone or if you are interested in coming on the show -just email Kate Fairweather at team@shineradio.uk. 

Photo credit: Jen Davies

What is canicross? Team GB athletes, Sarah Gillam and Jen Davies, explain the challenges and joys of this ultimate team sport for two athletes running together - one canine, one human.
<a href="https://canicrossuk.com/">Canicross UK</a> describes it as "...off-road running with your dog. Your dog wears a harness specifically designed to allow them to pull, you wear a belt/harness which allows hands-free running and you are attached to your dog with a bungee line."
Canicross' origins lie in Scandinavia and Northern Europe, developed as a means of keeping "mushing" dogs fit during the summer - in peak condition for the winter season.
Sarah Gillam and Jen Davies are leading canicross athletes who compete internationally, representing the UK. They give a great overview of canicross in this episode, and explain how they look after the well-being and safety of their dogs in this exciting sport.&nbsp;
The interview was recorded by presenter, Kate Fairweather at Goodwoof 2025, the dog-centric event on the Sussex estate, Goodwood.
Do you work your dog or dogs?&nbsp;&nbsp;
Kate is always fascinated to hear about dogs with interesting jobs -including athletes!&nbsp; Get in touch to recommend anyone or if you are interested in coming on the show -just email Kate Fairweather at <a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a>.&nbsp;
Photo credit: Jen Davies

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