nemesis Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 cani-cross is of course racing or running with dogs and because siberians are top runners then they are the number one choice.i have been running and racing in their events over the last few years and would like to know if any members race or would like to start training for the season that starts around september.i run with two sibes and that is the hardest class but it can be done with one dog if you are fairly fit,all types of dogs race and not all of the runners are serious about winning, you can check out the site at cani-cross.co.uk for info,i have posted a few photos in the gallery of me training on a four mile route that is more than enough for the dogs at this time of year and the temp needs to be 15c or below,let me know if there is any interest, i am based in warrington,cheshire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosemary Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Hey David, my husband is a marathon runner and has also done his share of Ultra marathons, so is very fit, he took Ozzy out for a short run the other day and came home absolutely exhausted - hubby was exhausted not Ozzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 You know when i get to my goal weight at fat club I really want to start doing this Give me a year though! My lungs won't take it at the moment lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathy Posted June 11, 2010 Report Share Posted June 11, 2010 Brave man, running two dogs! What a great picture! I have my hands and feet full running with just one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zion Posted June 13, 2010 Report Share Posted June 13, 2010 if this was closer to me i would, and as long as Zion wouldn't get distracted i'd consider myself a winner i'm highly competitive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikaani&Aiyana Posted June 14, 2010 Report Share Posted June 14, 2010 I am sooo interested as i used to run a fair bit & now want to get back into it. I live in Ipswich though Am going to start training on my own so will have to stay in touch x Will prob be pestering you for advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathy Posted June 14, 2010 Report Share Posted June 14, 2010 Oh, and I have a really dumb question. Since we don't really have the sport here (at least not anywhere near me ... yet), all I have learned about canicross, skijoring, and bikejoring, I have learned through reading. Which means I do not know how to pronounce any of them. Is it can-i-cross (rhymes with "fanny") or CANE-i-cross (rhymes with "rainy")? How about the others? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikaani&Aiyana Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 He he Cathy!! Thats a funny way to rhyme it But yes it is the first one, cani that rhymes with fanny x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathy Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 Yes, I will now forever think of it as "fanny cross!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemesis Posted June 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 the cani-x races are set off in a time trial format with a 30 second intervals between each runner and distances are around 5k-ish,this may not be a great distance but if you want to win then it is absolutely flat out and can be 5 min mile pace at the start.the best advice is to start off gradualy by running for a few minutes with your dog and walking a few minutes and then increasing the time spent running with less walking over the weeks of training.when you can run without stopping for 5 miles then you are ready for anything,i have been running with my two siberians for 8 years and it can be great fun and the dogs love it especialy in winter because sibes are born to run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonic_Sibe Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 We're starting training tomorrow, Me with Kiana, Sonia with Thor and Alex is going to run with Ozzy. I'm not sure if we'll get to a standard of fitness where we can compete, but we're just going to start for fun. I've never been a fan of running unless it was after a size 5 football, it's more for the dogs than us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikaani&Aiyana Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Ohhh good luck! I'll be starting as soon as i get a belt ordered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathy Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 I hope the sport catches on here at some point -- the time trial format makes the most sense. Here in my part of the USA, all of the dog "races" are really just 5Ks where they let you bring your dog. Everybody else I see just runs with their dog trotting beside them -- I'm the only one I've seen working as a team with my dog who is pulling. All of the races have a mass start, and it's crazy with all the dogs and leashes everwhere. If I don't start out at the front of the pack, it's a nightmare trying to hold Dakota back while trying to find a safe clear area in which to run. At our last race, we broke the carabiner on my waistbelt trying to hold back and find a safe place to run -- so he got loose from me, another runner caught him,then I stopped with him and jury-rigged our attachment so we could continue (and we still got 3rd place dog ...). Unless I can find some canicross-specific races near me, I will probably just stop taking Dakota to the races here. People look at us funny, anyway -- they all stand around before the race with their patient, quiet dogs while Dakota sings and leaps and spins at the end of his line, waiting to RUN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemesis Posted June 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 a very important bit of advice is that the strain or pull on your waist harness must not be in the arch of the lower back and must be about halfway down your bum almost so it feels too low,don`t let your dog or dogs pull on your spine or an injury will result,also if your dog is a good puller the lead or line must be just long enough for good efficiency and always be aware of any sudden stops,i have found that if someone can cycle in front (not too close) that this is good motivation for the dog and most importantly be careful not to do too much when the weather is warm because running in a fur coat is stressful for your dog.you don`t have to be super fit to compete and i would say that in the canix uk races very few are hardcore runners,because i live in the north of the uk and nearly all of the races are in the south i have only competed in two events,i placed second in the first one at sherwood forest and placed first a month later at pembrey forest,south wales in the extreme two dog class,i will be doing a lot more events in the 2010/11 season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natalie Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 I would love to have ago with kira when she's older. How would i start it off? and what age should i start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 We're starting training tomorrow, Me with Kiana, Sonia with Thor and Alex is going to run with Ozzy. I'm not sure if we'll get to a standard of fitness where we can compete, but we're just going to start for fun. I've never been a fan of running unless it was after a size 5 football, it's more for the dogs than us. ohhh good luck Steve, Sonia and Alex! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathy Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Good advice, David, keep it coming! We are in full-on summer here, so no more running for us for at least 3 more months. I just got in the mail the CaniX UK Handbook 3. I'm finding lots of good information in it for beginners like me getting started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemesis Posted June 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 i started running with my two siberians at five months old taking it easy at first and even though i was a runner i found it hard,now here i am seven years later and i have run almost everyday with them and there have been no injuries or illnesses,common sense and care will get you through and eventualy you will find what works the best for both you and your dog(s),siberian huskies are born to run and work and that is why they get bored so easily and a tired husky is a very relaxed one after exercise.also try to run off road on the trails if possible to protect the foot pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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