“Stea-dy
Steady….
Steady!!!!
Laird!!! Oh my god we’re going to die!!!!”
*peep peep peep* whistle sounds
Finally the big beast slowed down and looked back at me with a face of
innocence.
Beside him was a puzzled collie, who has been diligently slowing down
when asked but was quite unable to stop the tank that is Laird on a mission.
Apparently our recent return to running (so many illnesses and
accidents this year) plus a few days of hiking as a team in the Lakes last week
has cemented the idea of working in harness for Laird.
Which is a good thing, kind of.
Rather than just pootling along beside Freya, or only getting keen on
pulling when there were other dogs to chase, Laird has apparently decided that
this is a “proper job” and requires dedicated effort.
But alongside the new improved focus has come less control. A LOT less
control!
That’s okay, because he’s still a newbie canicrossing dog and we have
more structured training sessions planned.
But I am so very glad that I shoved my whistle into my running vest on
Saturday, and that it broke through the fog in Laird’s brain because I really can’t
run that fast for very long yet!
Morag, the Big Yin and the
Ultracollie
What’s going on locally?
Dalby Canicross Race - Sunday 28th October
Laura and I are hoping to shake off the curse that has plagued our
races this year so fingers crossed we’ll see you there!
York Canicross Classes (Tuesdays @ 7pm)
If you’ve ever fancied trying to run with your dog, or taken
part in an intro workshop but failed to make it a regular habit, why not sign
up for our weekly Canicross Classes!
You can book just one or two classes, or grab the whole ten
week block and get a discount (use this
code COMMITEDCANI-X to get one session free).
New to canicross? You MUST attend week 1 for an intro and
kit fitting.
Classes
start Tuesday 16th October, 7pm
You DON'T
have to be super fit or running far to join in, but you WILL need a headtorch!
Week
|
Date
|
Location (postcode)
|
Skills focus
|
Week 1
|
16th Oct
|
Heslington YO10 5EW
|
basics & running in the dark
|
Week 2
|
23rd Oct
|
Wheldrake Woods YO19 6BG
|
trail technique & passing
|
Week 3
|
30th Oct
|
Huntington YO32 9RE
|
consistent pulling
|
Week 4
|
6th Nov
|
Welburn Woods YO60 7ED
|
hill techniques
|
Week 5
|
13th Nov
|
Knavesmire YO23 1EX
|
race protocols, start line and sprints
|
Week 6
|
20th Nov
|
Heslington YO10 5EW
|
Commands, directions
|
Week 7
|
27th Nov
|
Wheldrake Woods YO19 6BG
|
Technique and directions on narrow trails
|
Week 8
|
4th Dec
|
Huntington YO32 9RE
|
Pace changes and building speed
|
Week 9
|
11th Dec
|
Clifton Ings (Rawcliffe Bar Park & Ride) YO30
5XZ
|
Consistency and pacing
|
Week 10
|
18th Dec
|
Knavesmire YO23 1EX
|
Mock race!
|
Canicross Classes
Saving Yorkshires Dogs 5k Tough Mutter
5 k obstacle walk/run with
option to take your dog. Not a canicross event but canicrossers are welcome.
Sunday 14th October, Camp Hill, Bedale.
Application - email julie.hart@sydrescue.org.uk
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