Life's journey, transitions and destinations.

Running was a survival skill.

For me anyway. Never in a million variations of our world would I have ever thought I would ever be a runner.

Here we are. Our world has changed with the pandemic and we too must change and evolve with it. Sometimes that change can be difficult and somewhat destructive. Others, a smooth and pleasant journey.

For me, it was very difficult.

But after all those changes, trials & tribulations I emerged with a new opportunity, a new career path and it has been and continues to be wonderous.

Teaching, coaching and racing canicross has turned into a fantastic experience. I meet people from all over the United States, Canada and throughout Europe. I meet a lot of dogs (which is always a major perk) but one thing I’m learning is that though many students prefer to have one-on-one coaching - they all say the same….the physical activity with their dogs is much easier to both motivate themselves to do and much easier to enjoy the exercise in perfect company.

My two are seniors. Closing on 14 years of age. The first two Labrador huskies to achieve any titles in Canicross. They ran their first registered miles in Canicross through North American Canicross (NACC) on October 19 2023 and achieved their 1500 miles (2400 kilometres) Canicross titles during January of 2025. They won ‘Rookies of the year’ in their first race and had a podium standing of second place.

I retired them from officially tracking miles of racing but they still run Canicross.

Labrador huskies are a truly wonderful breed. Not for everyone of course. Lucy and Cretos are descended from bloodlines of Hopedale, Labrador and are consistent reliable runners.

Through the encouragement and teamwork of myself and my dogs we have become the NACC Ambassadors for Newfoundland and wear it proudly.

Those who have Labrador huskies know just how big their hearts are. How loving the breed can be. Just as content on the couch with you as they are in a harness.

Running dogteams is not feasible for

most of us however, canicross,

Bikejoring and skijoring as well as kick sleds and pulking all offer excellent opportunities that are easily suited to your needs.

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James (Cirque_0011)

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Photo I: Lucy; female Labrador husky

Photo II: Cretos; male Labrador husky

Photo III: Lucy & Cretos cuddling. Littermates & siblings and never a day apart on over 13 years.

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