{"podcast":{"title":"Canine Handler Fitness Podcast","slug":"canine-handler-fitness-podcast-7631054","podcast_index_feed_id":7631054,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/caninehandlerfitnesspodcast/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/caninehandlerfitnesspodcast","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/caninehandlerfitnesspodcast/podcast_cover_20260616_110659_a8dab7ea1f15a18ad93b53ee02ad3334.png","author":"Liz Joyce","episode_count":57,"summary":"Welcome to the Canine Handler Fitness Podcast, the show that meets dog sport handlers exactly where they are—whether you're just getting started or chasing world-level performance. Hosted by Liz Joyce, leading expert in dog handler fitness. Each bite-sized episode dives into the real physical demands of dog handling, offering practical, compassionate, and performance-driven tips to help you move better, feel stronger, and fuel your performance. We break down the nuances of handler fitness needs, uncover what's holding you back, and build your foundation brick by brick—always with tools you can use right away. Expect short, sharp episodes packed with insight, motivation, and real-world action steps. Because here, fitness isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s about giving every handler the tools they need to be strong, mobile, fast, agile, and ready for the ring.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-04T02:19:48.411341+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/canine-handler-fitness-podcast-7631054"},"episode":{"title":"How to Actually Get Faster (Without Just Running More)","slug":"how-to-actually-get-faster-without-just-running-more","published_at":"2026-03-19T13:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/canine-handler-fitness-podcast-7631054/how-to-actually-get-faster-without-just-running-more","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/canine-handler-fitness-podcast-7631054","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/caninehandlerfitnesspodcast/2640771","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/361997/2640771/caninehandlerfitnesspodcast/2026_03_19_02_02_23_cd8e3866-e2b1-4570-8ce9-687765fad7e2.mp3","summary":"Spring is coming. Which means more running… more sprinting… more time moving with your dog outdoors. And every year, I see the same thing happen: Handlers go from winter → straight into running. And suddenly: things feel harder than expected your body feels heavy and slow you’re out of breath quickly or something starts to hurt Because your body wasn’t prepared for the jump. This episode is about what to do right now — in these last couple of winter months — so that when you start running again: You feel faster You feel lighter You reduce your risk of injury And you actually enjoy it We’re talking about what your body needs before sprinting season starts — so you’re not trying to play catch-up later. If you’re listening to this and thinking, “yep… that’s me”… Now is the time to build this. My 6-week Indoor Speed Builder course through FDSA is designed specifically for this window — the transition from winter into outdoor running season. Short, structured workouts you can do at home Built for dog sport handlers So your body is ready before you start sprinting again 👉 If you want to head into spring feeling strong, prepared, and ready to move — come join us: [CLICK HERE]","meta_description":"Spring is coming. Which means more running… more sprinting… more time moving with your dog outdoors. And every year, I see the same thing happen: Handlers…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":633,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/canine-handler-fitness-podcast-7631054/episodes/how-to-actually-get-faster-without-just-running-more/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/canine-handler-fitness-podcast-7631054/how-to-actually-get-faster-without-just-running-more.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}