{"id":2647,"date":"2010-10-04T21:06:11","date_gmt":"2010-10-04T20:06:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ablogfrommydog.com\/contents1a\/?p=2647"},"modified":"2010-10-05T09:21:41","modified_gmt":"2010-10-05T08:21:41","slug":"canix-at-grizedale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ablogfrommydog.com\/contents1a\/2010\/10\/canix-at-grizedale\/","title":{"rendered":"CaniX at Grizedale"},"content":{"rendered":"

Canine athletes will be limbering up to take part in one of the country\u2019s newest sports,\u00a0 as it visits Grizedale for the first time later this month.<\/p>\n

A two day CaniX event\u00a0is being held in The Forestry Commission\u2019s Grizedale Forest \u00a0on Saturday, 23 and Sunday, 24 October \u00a02010.<\/p>\n

CaniX<\/strong><\/a>, which is short for canine cross country running, involves running or cycling whilst attached to your dog, and is becoming increasingly popular as a great way to have fun and exercise out in the open air.<\/p>\n

\"Details<\/a>
Details of the CaniX event in Grizedale Forest, Cumbria <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

All fitness levels are catered for and events usually attract serious competitors, as well as those who want some muddy fun and exercise in the great outdoors with the family pet.<\/p>\n

Three different types of race will be held at Grizedale, \u00a0CaniX, 5XC and Bikejor .<\/p>\n

CaniX<\/h2>\n

From your dog\u2019s point of view, CaniX is getting out with their best friend and doing what they love best \u2013 running. For a dog it is never a chore and this enthusiasm is what makes CaniX infectious.<\/p>\n

Any breed of dog (large or small; pedigree or cross) can do CaniX. Whether your best friend is a ball of fluff or a honed hound, all dogs love to run and tapping into their natural instinct means CaniX requires very little, if any training.<\/p>\n

Bikejor<\/h2>\n

Bikejor adds a mountain bike into the mix with the dog doing his\/her best to stay up front. It is a much faster sport than CaniX.<\/p>\n

5XC<\/h2>\n

5XC is cross-country running (without a dog) over +\/- 5km distance. To enter you must be 17+ with races divided into male and female classes.<\/p>\n

Have fun with your dog<\/h2>\n
\"Running<\/a>
Running with your dog is now a sport. Credit www.chillpics.co.uk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Grizedale course is 5km long, although there are shorter courses for those between the ages of 7 and 10, as well as a \u2018have a go\u2019 class for newcomers and all ages.<\/p>\n

Tania Crockett, from the Forestry Commission at Grizedale says:<\/p>\n

\u201cCaniX is a great way to have fun and exercise with your dog, and the forest trails at Grizedale are an ideal location for the first event of its kind in the Lake District.\u201d<\/p>\n

Eileen Cook from CaniX UK says:<\/p>\n

\u201cNot only is CaniX and Bikejor enormous fun, it also helps promote a healthy lifestyle for you and your dog.\u00a0Although harnesses are available, no special equipment is needed and we cater for all fitness levels and any size shape or breed of dog.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information about CaniX, as well as online entry for events, visit www.canix.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Entries to the Grizedale event close on Monday, October 18 2010.<\/p>\n

More information about CaniX and the Keep Fit with Fido<\/a> campaign.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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