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What The Fartlek Podcast

What The Fartlek Podcast

The home of the most disorganised running podcast in the world! What The Fartlek is a light hearted, community based running podcast! We talk to inspirational guests from all over the running community about their stories and motivations. Plus, every week hear about our parkrun tourist adventures, get involved in our community challenges and laugh with (at) our running mishaps Be sure to subscribe, rate and checkout our social media channels: Instagram: @Whatthefartlek_Podcast Facebook: What

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00:55:16

Series 19 Episode 3: Fight Club

What The Fartlek Podcast ·

2026/01/15

It’s….Thursday and you know what that means....Series 19 of the What The Fartlek Podcast rolls on with more of our usual nonsense. The lads give Matt another ‘Deal or No Deal’ (warning - his response may shock you) before catching up on JP and Matt's Marathon training progress. Both lads are using Coopah for their training block - don’t forget you can get a free month using the code WHATTHEFARTLEKThen we catch up with Ben and Emma to get Parkrun Cup updates after an icy week one and hear all

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00:58:36

Series 19 Episode 2: Tour de Parkrun 2026

What The Fartlek Podcast ·

2026/01/08

It’s….Thursday and you know what that means....After their triumphant return last week, the gang are back at it - well, back to their usual tricks with Matt and JP only turning up for half of the show!The lads do, however, talk about their consistent start to 2026 and their plans for the coming weeks and months.Bemma are reunited and talk about their recent Parkrun (with a new scoring criteria) as well as the rules, format and participants in the Parkrun Cup 2026Are you ready for the Parkrun cup

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00:58:00

Series 19 Episode 1: It's Been a While

What The Fartlek Podcast ·

2026/01/01

It's been a while, but - It’s….Thursday and you know what that means....Due to overwhelming public demand (upwards of 10 people), the What the Fartlek Podcast is BACK for a new series.The lads are a few beers deep and together, in the same room, to bring the usual brand of nonsense back for a nineteenth time!An Emma-less Bemma, so, basically, Ben is here to preview Parkrun cup and an insight into a slight revamp to the Parkrun segment of the showWE ARE BACK - Have you missed us?Subscribe, rate,

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03:11:52

From The Vault - A Christmas Mega-sode

What The Fartlek Podcast ·

2025/12/16

Its Tuesday and you know what that means With Series 19 of the What The Fartlek podcast landing on 01/01/26 we thought we would get back into the swing with a bumper look back at five years of FartlekJoin Rob as he talks us through five of his favourite guest interviews since we launched back in October 2020. Every guest has been incredible and inspirational but these stand out as key moments in the evolution of What The Fartlek and what the podcast was all aboutLet us know what you think and any

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01:42:26

Series 18 Episode 10: His Name is Garth

What The Fartlek Podcast ·

2025/07/17

It’s….Thursday and you know what that means....For the last time in Series 18 it's time for some Fartlek Fun and we are finishing off with a deep cut (read: it's a long episode)The gang sit down with Fartlek Family mainstays and more importantly Rasselbock pacer extraordinaires Paul and Lee to talk about last week's 2nd annual Rasselbock Marathon and Half marathon. Eric and the gang put on an incredible event and we had a blast dissecting it with pals!Then we have a bit of Jack’s elite

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01:09:16

Series 18 Episode 9: The Stealth Drop

What The Fartlek Podcast ·

2025/07/08

It’s….Th…uesday and you know what that means....A stealth drop of an episode, coming at ya like Cleopatra! That's right, with the penultimate week of Most Miles Wins done, we wanted to share the results as soon as possible to give everyone that extra umph to go out there and smash week 8 for their team, and trust us, it's worth the umph!Thank you, as always, to Protein Rebel for supporting the competition - don’t forget whatthefartlek15 for 15% off site wide!Plus parkrun with Bemma heads

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01:25:43

Series 18 Episode 8: The Lost Episode

What The Fartlek Podcast ·

2025/07/03

It's Thursday and you know what that means....This week's episode is made in cahoots with the guys at Brrheato once again! Use code WTF for 10% off at checkoutWe have guests a plenty this week the gang are joined by McPaul to tell us all about his experience at Round Sheffield Run this weekend, plus Rob sits down with Fartlek Family OG Jo Hammond to hear all about her CoppaTrek, raising money for the amazing CoppaFeelPlus Jack is back with his elite corner, Bemma headed out wilson hunting

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01:10:56

Series 18 Episode 7: The Hyrox Paradox

What The Fartlek Podcast ·

2025/06/26

It's Thursday and you know what that means....We are teaming up with Protein Rebel once again to bring you this episode - look out for their running festival on 05/07 and don’t forget to use code whatthefartlek15 for 15% if you are on the hunt for goodies on their websiteNo Matt this week, but Rob, Lou and JP are back to talk about their weeks in running, looking forward to Rasselbock Marathon later in the month and continue the Hyrox argument. Jack has a brief elite corner then Ben and Emma

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01:17:53

Series 18 Episode 6: That Grunting Noise

What The Fartlek Podcast ·

2025/06/19

It's Thursday and you know what that means....We have passed the halfway point in the series, but we aren’t slowing down and we have teamed up again with the gang at Twisted Running to bring you more Fartleky funLife is like a box of chocolates, you never know what exactly is going to end up being discussed in how's your week! From MC duties to Hyrox hatred to some rather niche fetishes, Rob, Matt, Lou and JP look back at their week in running (technically speaking)Jack is back for another

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01:15:21

Series 18 Episode 5: Chasing Rainbows

What The Fartlek Podcast ·

2025/06/12

It's Thursday and you know what that means....This weeks episode is coming art you in partnership if with the amazing guys at Enertor! Make sure you check them out and don’t forget code WHATTHEFARTLEK for 15% offAnother action packed episode this week with a very special guest, the amazing Laura Blackwell joins us for a chat about last weekend’s RAINBOW RUN, the third annual team up between We are Fearless and Rasselbock, bringing good vibes and big colours to Sherwood Pines.Plus Ben and Emma

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01:14:55

Series 18 Episode 4: Here Dicky Dicky

What The Fartlek Podcast ·

2025/06/05

It's Thursday and you know what that means....We are back from celebrating the Taylor nuptials this past weekend with an action packed podcast for your audible pleasure. This weeks episode is brought to you in partnership with the amazing team at Bear ActiveWe have a look back at our week in running, alongside a smattering of stories about Matt’s special weekend. Then its off to Jack's Elite Corner and Parkrun with Bemma as they headed to Vicar Water County Parkrun Then its on to the main event -

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01:08:24

Series 18 Episode 3: Week 1 in the bag

What The Fartlek Podcast ·

2025/05/29

It's Thursday and you know what that means....This week's episode, brought to you alongside our friends at Brrheato, might be Mattless but it's still action packed.Rob is joined by Lou and JP to talk about our weeks in running, Lou has a big Cardiff announcement, JP has a big London announcement and we hype up the MASSIVE raffle currently live raising money for Citizens Advice Rotherham & District which you can still get tickets for now.Jack joins us for a somewhat rambly Elite Corner and then

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01:13:11

Series 18 Episode 2: Pacing, protein and Pete

What The Fartlek Podcast ·

2025/05/22

It's Thursday and you know what that means....S18 Ep2 is here and this week we are teaming up with our pals at Protein Rebel to bring you an action packed and incredibly unorganised episode of the What The Fartlek PodcastWe are joined by Fartlek Family OG and all round lovely bloke, Pete Marshall as he looks back at our first Southern foray into the world of Pacing with RunThrough at Olympic Park 5k & 10k this past week alongside our new friends at Thamesmead Running ClubPete also tells us all

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01:18:13

Series 18 Episode 1: Captains - READY, Spreadsheets -...

What The Fartlek Podcast ·

2025/05/15

It's Thursday and you know what that means....We are back with a bang for a whole new series of Fartleky fun with a community focus.Its a stacked episode this week so here is what you can expect:Rob ran the 2nd annual Chris Lam 5 miler this past weekend - we kick off our brand new race review segment with a look back at a great event put on by Widnes Running ClubIt's Mental Health Awareness week and this year the focus is community so we talk about what that means to the podcast and our Fartlek

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02:03:16

Series 17 Episode 10: Meg Stevens

What The Fartlek Podcast ·

2025/04/17

It's Thursday and you know what that means....For the last time in Series 17 its time for some What The Fartlek goodness and we round out the series with a bumper Spring Marathon SpecialAhead of running London marathon next weekend, we are joined by the excellent Meg Stevens. She talks about her experience at the big one in 2023, her fundraising exploits for her 2025 entry and all about her running journey as well in a sit down with Rob all the way from sunny SpainAlso, Jacks elite corner looks to

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00:59:10

Series 17 Episode 9: The final two

What The Fartlek Podcast ·

2025/04/10

It's Thursday and you know what that means....The penultimate episode of series 17 is here and its crammed full of fartleky fun. We take a look back at Drayton Manor 5k & 10k where we joined some of our amazing community to pace for our pals at RunThrough. Ben tells us all about Goole Parkrun and we announce the finalists for this years Parkrun cup as the semi finals draw to a closePlus Jack has an elite corner to tell us about and we have huge announcements about our series finale and our plans

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00:57:39

Series 17 Episode 8: Turkey Rain

What The Fartlek Podcast ·

2025/04/03

It's Thursday and you know what that means....No Matt again this week as he is on holiday…or is he? But we do have Jack's Elite Corner, Parkun cup semi final news and a trip to Leek (nothing to do with going to the toilet) for your audible pleasureRemember you can join our Fartlek Family at any time, be part of our 100+ strong community of amazing people, organising meet ups, catch ups and general nonsense all year roundSubscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media

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00:58:15

Series 17 Episode 7: Mindful Miles

What The Fartlek Podcast ·

2025/03/27

It's Thursday and you know what that means....No guest this week so its just you, the gang and some running themed fun! We catch up with Lou about her inaugural ‘Mens Mindful Mile’ this past week and encourage everyone to get involved today for the second iteration!Then we have a huge Parkrun chat, Ben and Emma have been on their adventures again and are here to tell us all about it plus the quarter finals of the Parkrun cup are in the bag, so its time to announce the winners and draw the semi

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01:25:13

Series 17 Episode 6: Sheffield Business Runners

What The Fartlek Podcast ·

2025/03/20

It's Thursday and you know what that means....This week, our main event is a sit down with the Sheffield Business Runners as Rob is joined by Hannah, James and Sam to talk all about their community, its origin and their big plans for 2025. A great chat with some really inspiring people doing good things for their local area!Matt is on lates so Ben and Emma jump on with the gang from the start as we talk about pacing at RunThrough Drayton Manor 5k & 10k in April, Jack joins us for elite corner

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01:43:49

Series 17 Episode 5: Dan Wilson

What The Fartlek Podcast ·

2025/03/13

It's Thursday and you know what that means....Matt is back and recovered from his stag do disease to join Rob and JP for a catch up on all things running. Plus Jack's elite corner and Ben and Emma are reunited for a trip to Macclesfield Parkrun as well as a Parkrun cup round of 16 and quarter final draw update.Then it's onto the main event - Rob sits down with the absolutely delightful Dan Wilson. We talk all things ultras, community and mental health in a really honest conversation with a superstar

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