Canicross Season is Here! June 2017 (oh and Bikes and Scooters too!)

So this past winter, I started working with my good buddies at DogRunnin' to help begin a race series for people and dogs in the Maritimes. Together we put forth the sanctioning body Maritime Association of Harness Dog Sports or MAHDS, and began the work on getting a race series started.

Now forward to June and our first race was ready to be held. Thanks to sponsors like Nahak, Inukshuk Dog Food, Salomon, Aerobics First and Earth Rated we got the ball rolling (or frisbee flying or Dog Runnin). Also local sponsors for the first race including the town of Truro, and Holiday Inn, Truro were key.

The first race was held in Victoria Park, Truro and included Canicross (running with your dog), Bikejoring (biking with your dog) and Scooter. All based on the concept of sled or mushing, the harness is now tethered to you or your bike and you work as a team to get to the finish.

The weather was great, the course mostly flat and the competitors had a blast.

The next race will be in Shubie Park in July and I am having a blast being involved in helping launch this race series in the Maritimes.  Future races in Moncton, and Halifax are planned and should be announced soon! Until then, check out some pictures and be in awe!