Elyse Latreille, leader of Toronto’s Cani6ix running club, explains the joys of running and racing with your canine best friend. | Image: courtesy of Elyse Latreille, Article: Brittany Hambleton, runningmagazine.ca - Running Magazine CA. 
Canicross: canine cross country for runners and dogs
Attention, dedicated runners with canine companions! If you’re searching for a way to enhance your training sessions while strengthening your bond with your dog, canicross might be just what you’re looking for. We spoke with Elyse Latreille, leader of Toronto’s Cani6ix running club, who told us everything we need to know about canicross (the term is a blend of “canine” and “cross country” running).
What is canicross?
Canicross is more than simply running with your dog. When you walk or run with your dog, you usually encourage them to stay beside you, and not to pull on the leash. With canicross, the dog is supposed to run ahead and pull you, and the runner and dog work together as a team. “It’s basically like dog sledding, except instead of the dog pulling a sled, they’re pulling you,” says Latreille.
Canicross originated as a way to keep sled dogs fit during spring, summer and fall, but has now become a popular activity for runners who want to include their furry friends in their fitness routines.
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