Canicross Story: Lucy J Morgan and Tedi Bêr(Episode 206)
About this episode
Lucy J Morgan shares her journey into canicross with her dog Tedi Bêr, highlighting their achievements and the community around the sport.
Michelle and Louise are joined by Lucy J Morgan from Wales, a professional musician, ultra runner and member of Dexy's Midnight Runners, who has recently discovered the world of canicross with her dog Tedi Bêr. Although Lucy has been running with Tedi for years, including through mountain training for ultramarathons, she only recently realised that what they were doing had a name, a community and a whole sport behind it. Lucy shares how Tedi Bêr, a 40kg New Zealand Huntaway, has become her loyal mountain-running partner, helping her feel safer, more motivated and more connected to the outdoors. The episode also explores Tedi's first canicross race at Red Warrior Margam, where the pair chose the 20k distance and went on to win the women’s race. Michelle and Louise offer supportive advice on belts, passing other runners, using commands and understanding the canicross season, especially when temperatures rise. Lucy also shares the moving story behind her upcoming memorial walk on 25 May, following the footsteps of three boys who became lost in the Brecon Beacons in 1904. Through music, memory and mountain rescue fundraising, this episode brings together canicross, endurance, Welsh…
People in this episode
Hosts: Michelle Mortimer, Louise Humphrey
Guest: Lucy J Morgan
Topics covered
- canicross
- endurance running
- pets
- community
- outdoor activities
- music
- fundraising
Keywords
- canicross
- Tedi Bêr
- Lucy J Morgan
- ultramarathon
- Red Warrior Margam
- Brecon Beacons
- endurance
- pets
- running
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Dexy's Midnight Runners
Books & works: Canicross Story: Lucy J Morgan and Tedi Bêr
Places: Wales, Brecon Beacons
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