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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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01:28:43

Series 2 Episode 11: Ladies Week

What The Fartlek Podcast ·

2021/03/11

This week on the What The Fartlek Podcast the boys have a week off with the ladies stepping in to tie in with International Women's Day. Sammy, Jo and Lou will carry on the conversation around harassment towards women whilst their out running. Then as a little surprise there's a new Wildy (we know how much you love them) before heading off for a round table chat with Ruth, Lou C and Rav three very inspirational women who we spoke to in Series 1 (@ruth_runs, @lou_c_getsfit and @ravbillian on

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01:15:06

Series 2 Episode 10: Noel Kirkpatrick

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2021/03/04

Welcome back to the What The Fartlek Podcast for another episode, we talk harassment towards women whilst their out running and our views on it, we then head off for a chat with Noel Kirkpatrick from Mourne Way Apparel (@mournewayapparel on Instagram) who talks to us about his running business and how it works plus his upcoming challenges for 2021. More information on Mourne Way Apparel: Website The lads are joined again by Lou and Mr Statman Jon, to talk about the Make Matt Run Challenge: Most

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01:20:59

Series 2 Episode 9: Mark Watts

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2021/02/25

Welcome back to the What The Fartlek Podcast for another episode, we talk lockdown announcements and what the future of running may be over the coming months, we then head off for a chat with Mark Watts (@Marcodelwattsio on Instagram) who talks to us about how his running journey, his plans for 2021 and of course the reason behind his Instagram handle... 'MARCOOODELLLLWATTSSIIOOOOO'! More information on Mark: Linktree links The lads are joined again by Lou and Mr Statman Jon, to talk about the

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01:23:12

Series 2 Episode 8: John Gifford

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2021/02/18

Welcome back to the What The Fartlek Podcast for another episode, we talk about Mental Health which ties in with our chat to John Gifford (JG_Runs_For_Mind on Instagram) who talks to us about how his running journey really kick started other his brothers passing in 2018 and how he's gone on to raise money for Mind since! More information on John: RunThrough story The lads are joined again by Lou and Mr Statman Jon, to talk about the Make Matt Run Challenge: Most Miles Wins amongst other news! We

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01:22:31

Series 2 Episode 7: Jenna Wilkinson

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2021/02/11

Welcome back to the What The Fartlek Podcast for a fun filled episode, we talk to Jenna Wilkinson (Jenna.is.running on Instagram) most of you will know her for being a super quick runner, Asics's Front Runner and soon to be a Wrexham Elite Marathon Runner! More information on Jenna: Asics Front Runner Page (Blogs, More Info and PBs We have another surprise Wildy for you! Keep 'em coming if you have any and join the elusive club! The lads are joined again by Lou and Mr Statman Jon (yes Lou hasn't

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01:31:09

Series 2 Episode 6: Jez Allinson

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2021/02/04

Welcome back to the What The Fartlek Podcast for a fun filled episode, we talk to Jez Allinson (Stormtrooper_run on Instagram) most of you will know him for running 1,000 miles in 2020 dressed as a Stormtrooper, however he has a lot more to share! More information on Jez: Jez's website Jez's lintkree The lads are joined again by Lou and Mr Statman Jon, to talk about the Make Matt Run Challenge: Most Miles Wins amongst other news! We also talk about our best races and want to share yours with

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01:13:36

Series 2 Episode 5: Ellis Warren

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2021/01/28

Welcome back to the What The Fartlek Podcast for another action packed episode, we talk to Ellis Warren (RunningWithEllis on Instagram) a young lad who has achieved so much. He's ran 10 marathons, is a mental health advocate, studied at university and has published his own book! More information on Ellis: Ellis' website Ellis' book The lads are joined again by Lou and the man who is taking the world by storm Statman Jon to talk about the Make Matt Run Challenge: Most Miles Wins! We also talk

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01:20:18

Series 2 Episode 4: Richard Hayes

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2021/01/21

Welcome back to the What The Fartlek Podcast for another action packed episode, we talk to Richard Hayes (RichHayesRunner on Instagram) a local lad to the boys who has faced adversity his entire life, joining Rob to talk about how he has channelled tough times to make a real difference to the world through running. More information on Richard: Richard's website The lads are also joined by Lou and the enigma that is Statman Jon to talk about the Make Matt Run Challenge: Most Miles Wins, we are

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01:04:17

Series 2 Episode 3: Matthew Pullan

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2021/01/14

Welcome back to the What The Fartlek Podcast, in this episode we discuss the new lockdown and what that means for our running, we have the usual Would Your Rather instalment which causes a slightly off tangent funny discussion. We then chat to the inspirational Matthew Pullan on Instagram about his journey into running and ongoing battle with an unknown brain tumour, it's an incredible story. More information on Matthew: Brain Tumour Story We also catch up with Lou the game master for Make Matt

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01:27:09

Series 2 Episode 2: Fiona Oakes

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2021/01/07

Welcome back to the What The Fartlek Podcast, in this episode we have the amazing Fiona Oakes (Rob is just a little excited!) @oakes.fiona on Instagram about how her journey into running from a young age. Despite losing a knee cap at the age of 17 she has ran 4 world records, completed the Marathon Des Sables and ran a 2:38 marathon all in the aid of her sanctuary which she runs. In this incredible chat we find out just how she juggles it all whilst promoting veganism. More information on Fiona:

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01:05:07

Series 2 Episode 1: Olivia Furner

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2020/12/31

Welcome back to the second series of What The Fartlek Podcast. In our first episode back we discuss the exciting new Make Matt Run Challenge... Most Miles Wins! Lou our games master will be coming on to explain all the rules and how you will submit your miles. The boys also catch up, throw in a Would You Rather and discuss strength and conditioning which leads in nicely with this weeks guest, Olivia Furner (@movewitholivia on Instagram) about how her journey from boxing to running and how she's then

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00:36:47

Bonus - Round Table

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2020/12/18

Series 1 may be over but we couldn’t stay away! As part of the What The Fartlek 12 days of Christmas we have a bonus for you lovely lot - 7 Fartlekers chatting! Rob, Mat and Jack are joined by our production team to talk about their favourite moments from the last 10 weeks and offer some insight into how this shambles comes together! Merry Christmas to you all from the WTF team and be sure to download the first episode of Series 2 on New Years Eve.

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01:14:43

Episode 10: Carl Orme

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2020/12/03

Welcome back to the What The Fartlek Podcast. On the final episode of series 1 Jack puts your questions to Rob and Matt, some funny, some serious and a few bloody good Would You Rathers! We also have a lovely chat with Carl Orme (@fighting_the_dadbod on Instagram) about how he got into running, how it’s helped him and now how he’s helping others with some fantastic charity work. We also have the last Make Matt Run with Rob, will he run badly and claim the win himself or run well and let Matt take

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01:23:44

Episode 9: Lana Bolton

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2020/11/26

Welcome back to the What The Fartlek Podcast. This week we discuss topics surrounding common Marathon Mistakes and changing your shoes to something completely new. We also have a fantastic chat with Lana Bolton (@run.lana.run on Instagram) about how her MCADD diagnostics and how she’s defined the odds by running marathons despite being told she can’t. We have another quick fire Would You Rather from your submissions! We also have a Make Matt Run with Nat, as well as the usual good news story. We’ve

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01:13:38

Episode 8: Kevin Darragh

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2020/11/19

Welcome back to the What The Fartlek Podcast. This week we discuss topics surrounding International Men's Day, specifically body image and being masculine. We also have a great chat with Kevin (@running_clears_the_mind on Instagram) about his eating disorder journey, and how he's changed his mindset with running to make it a lot more enjoyable and worthwhile. We have a quick fire Would You Rather from your submission! We also touch on I'm A Celeb with Mo Farah and Hollie Arnold entering, the lads

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01:16:37

Episode 7: Lou C

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2020/11/12

Welcome back to the What The Fartlek Podcast. This week we discuss self doubt specifically with your body and how fake 'bot' accounts can be really negative on social media . We also have a great interview with Lou (@Lou_C_getsfit on Instagram) about how she got over having a broken hip (whilst out running) and how she's now turning her focus to ultra marathons. Clive rings in to give us our first real wildy story! We also have another Would You Rather, the lads chat about their DNFs in races and

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01:10:46

Episode 6: Austin Sheppard

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2020/11/05

Welcome back to the What The Fartlek Podcast. This week we discuss our feelings about going into another national lockdown, what we learnt from the first one and the fact that we can still get out and run. We also have a great interview with Austin Sheppard (@Thisdadcanrun on Instagram) about how he transitioned from being a rugby player to a marathon runner, and his inspiring weight loss story. We also have some terrible dad jokes for you, before rounding off with another inspirational story from

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01:24:33

Episode 5: Rav Billan

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2020/10/29

Welcome back to the What The Fartlek Podcast. This week we discuss running shoes, specifically Nike Alpha Flys, do they really benefit you and are they worth the money? Discuss the pros and cons of parkrun / getting into running as a beginner. We also have a great interview with Rav Billan (@ravbillan on Twitter) about how she found her love for running and her recent virtual marathons as well as her thoughts on parkrun, before rounding off with another inspirational story from the world of running

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01:18:25

Episode 4: Ruth Bennett

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2020/10/22

Welcome back to the What The Fartlek Podcast. This week we discuss the World Half Marathon Championships that happened over in Poland. Getting children into the wonderful sport of running which leads nicely into our chat with the lovely Ruth Bennett (@Ruth_runs on Instagram) about juggling family life and running with both parents being keen runners and her future goals for running. We also cover another Would you Rather? Read out your Caption Contest entries and check in with Matt for the latest

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01:09:47

Episode 3: Tom Dunning

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2020/10/15

Welcome back to the What The Fartlek Podcast. This week we discuss the recent events in Valencia, where the women's 5k and men's 10k World Record got broken, followed days after by the ladies 5k European Record. We then head off to have a natter with the inspiring Tom Dunning (@mental_health_runner on Instagram) about he's mental health experiences in the past and how running has helped him. If you find Tom's story just as inspiring as we do be sure to check out his website and have a look at the

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