Consett Canicross
What is Canicross? In simple terms - the sport of cross country running with your dog using specially designed equipment allowing the dog and owner to run together as a team!
Based on the concept of sled dogs, the sport originated in Europe as off-season training for the sledding community and has now become popular as a recreational sport for dog and owner teams. Canicross is designed as a sport to be performed as off-road trail running.
Dogs must be fully grown (usually between 1 year and 18 months old) to participate in Canicross activity due to it’s high impact nature, to avoid damage to the dog’s bones, joints and growth plates whilst they are still growing.
What do you need?
A dog (dogs are able to participate once they’ve reached full maturity - normally 1 year for small breeds and 18 months for larger dogs)
Correctly Fitted Canicross Harness
Bungee Lead
Belt
Trail Running Shoes
Headtorch (Evening Runs)
Sessions are lead by a Sporty Paws Certified Canicross Instructor with over 20 years of experience as a Strength & Conditioning Coach (human) and a love of dogs.
Consett Canicross hopes to promote the sport across County Durham through a range of Social Running Group Sessions (FREE to Members), 1-2-1 Training, Face-to-Face Couch-2-5k Programs and Trail Events.
Why choose Consett Canicross?
Our aim is to provide a professional, safe and educational service to anyone interested in running with their dog(s) - whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to improve your performance to compete at a high level.
We’re unique in that our programs include human S&C training specific to the sport, so you can improve your own performance and prevent potential injury.
We’ll also be raising money for local Animal Charities through our paid for Events.
Prices:
Introduction to Canicross (1-2-1) - £20 (members), £30 (non members)
Interested in giving Canicross a go, but don’t know where to start? Our Introduction sessions are designed to give you the lowdown on the sport and are suitable for all levels of fitness!
You’ll cover:
History of Canicross and an overview of the Sport
A deep dive into Canicross kit and why it’s important
Equipment Fitting for you and your dog
Practical Section covering Warm Up Routine - Practice Run on the Trails - Cool Down Routine
Time to ask any Questions and recommendations on appropriate kit for you and your dog.
Harness Fitting Service (1-2-1) - FREE (Platinum members), £15 (non members)
Half Hour session to ensure you and your dog have appropriate kit to enjoy Canicross sessions safely. Your dog will be measured to find their ideal Harness size and type.
Social Run/Hike Sessions - FREE (members), £5pp (non members)
These sessions are a chance for everyone to get together and run/walk the trails in a relaxed ‘social’ environment. Open to all abilities although the minimum requirement is that you and your dog must have appropriate Canicross Specific Harness, Bungee/Line and Belt.
Couch-2-10k 8 week program - In Person Option £100 (members), £120 (non members). Online Option £30 (members), £50 (non members)
Designed to get you and your dog from absolute beginner to 5km runners through progressive and structured training.
In Person option includes 1 x group session per week plus 3 online workouts to follow, Online Option includes 4 x online workouts to follow each week.
This program is unique in that we combine running with your dog and human Strength & Conditioning Training to build your endurance and help prevent you from the injuries associated with trail running.
Hit ‘BOOK NOW’ at the top of the page to book your sessions. Membership info below…
(By booking any Consett Canicross session you confirm that you agree to terms set out in our code of practice and disclaimer available at the bottom of this page.
Please complete the ParQ and Pre Class Form before your first session).
NEW for 2024!!
FREE ‘Get Into Canicross’ sessions at Hamsterley Forest
Join us on the last Saturday of the Month for a FREE Canicross session in the stunning Hamsterley Forest
Whether you want to discover this fast growing sport for the first time, or you’re an experienced Canicrosser looking to connect and develop your skills - you’re welcome to join our sessions which are led by a certified Sporty Paws Canicross Instructor alongside a qualified Canicross Run Leader!
Each session will cover various aspects of Canicross ranging from Command Prompts, Warm Ups/Cool Downs and Safe Trail Practice to Dog Welfare. During the Canicross season these will be runs, whilst we will switch to Hikes out of season (weather dependent).
Sessions must be booked in advance and limited kit will be available on the day for anyone new to the sport (although we can not guarantee an exact fit for your dog)
Please ensure you familiarise yourself with the T&Cs before booking
Consett Canicross Membership:
For just £10 per month you can enjoy the following perks…
FREE Instructor Led Social Run & Hiking Sessions
Discounted 1-2-1 & Couch-2-5K Training
Exclusive Access to Training Advice and News via Private FB Group and Member’s Page
10% Discount on Sporty Paws Equipment
Priority Access to Future Events
or, upgrade to our Platinum Membership for £20 per month and also receive:
FREE Harness Fitting
Access to our Strength & Conditioning FB Page (for Humans) to help make sure that you keep up your end of deal!!
Membership is by Monthly Standing Order and can be cancelled at anytime (payment is per calendar month and any cancellations will end on the final day of each month) - Please make Standard Order to:
Fit2The Core Training Systems Ltd
Sort Code: 40-19-31
Acc No: 92248719
Use Cani(plus your surname) as reference.
Once set up hit the button below:
Couch-2-10k
Consett Canicross offers two options for our 8-week Program:
In Person - 1 x Group Session Per Week + 3 Online Training Sessions
Online - 4 x Online Training Sessions
All participants will have access to a private Facebook Group were workouts are posted weekly, with support from a fully qualified Sports Therapist and Sporty Paws Certified Canicross Instructor.
3 x workouts will be runs with your dog, plus 1 x optional Strength & Conditioning for humans workout per week
In Person session will be in a small group on Sunday mornings (max 6 people)
Hit the button below to secure your place!
