Running with Endometriosis: Lyndsy and Indy (Episode 208)

Running with Endometriosis: Lyndsy and Indy (Episode 208)

From Canicross Conversations by Michelle Mortimer and Louise Humphrey

May 22, 2026 · 42 min · Episode 209

About this episode

Lyndsy shares her journey of finding joy in running through canicross with her dog Indy while managing endometriosis.

Michelle and Louise are joined by Lyndsy for an honest conversation about canicross, chronic illness and redefining what it means to be a runner. Lyndsy shares how she went from a love-hate relationship with running to finding a completely new sense of enjoyment through canicross with her Bernedoodle Indy. After years of feeling pressure around pace, personal bests and being at the back of the pack, running with Indy helped her discover a more supportive and joyful way to move. Their partnership has taken them from first-session nerves and downhill tumbles to weekly social runs and races. The episode also explores Lyndsy's experience of living with endometriosis, including the long road to diagnosis, the symptoms that were dismissed or mistaken for other conditions, and how chronic pain can affect exercise, confidence and everyday life. Lyndsy explains why movement can help, but also why listening to your body and adapting your plans matters. This is a powerful episode for anyone who has ever felt they are “not a runner”, anyone managing a chronic condition, or anyone who needs reminding that canicross is not just about speed, distance or results. Lyndsy forgot to mention in the…

People in this episode

Hosts: Michelle Mortimer, Louise Humphrey

Guest: Lyndsy

Topics covered

  • canicross
  • chronic illness
  • running
  • endometriosis
  • exercise
  • mental health

Keywords

  • canicross
  • endometriosis
  • chronic pain
  • running
  • exercise
  • mental health
  • Bernedoodle
  • supportive running

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Canicross, Bernedoodle

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