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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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00:48:43

Series 14 Episode 19: Get on your bike

What The Fartlek Podcast ·

2024/06/27

It's Thursday and you know what that meansFor the second to last time this series, the gang are back together for some running based chaos. We talk about the London Marathon ballot, educate Lou on some strength training bits, Ben is at Lister Parkrun in Bradford and of course there's a roll call to shout out you bunch of legends in the community Also Matt is up to his old tricks - listen out for him trying to escape mid recording Remember you can join our Fartlek Family at any time, be part

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00:57:18

Series 14 Episode 18: That sick feeling

What The Fartlek Podcast ·

2024/06/20

It's Thursday and you know what that means...Rob, Matt, Lou and JP talk about their week in running and educating Lou goes from a beautiful guest theme song to conversation about pubic hair and chafing Then Ben and Emma jump on to talk about the delights of Harrogate parkrun (and surrounding cafes) and we have an express roll call to round out the episode. Oh and keep your ears pricked if you're in the Great Fartlek Scavenge this month... Remember you can join our Fartlek Family at any

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01:00:32

Series 14 Episode 17: The Hangover

What The Fartlek Podcast ·

2024/06/13

It's Thursday and you know what that means...Matt is working nights so Rob, Lou and JP steer the ship talking injury recovery, elevation gains, manky toes and how hungover everyone still is after JP's Stag Do Then Ben and Emma drop by to tell us all about their recent exploits at Burnage parkrun and we knock out a massive roll call Remember 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

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01:11:31

Series 14 Episode 16: Setting the pace

What The Fartlek Podcast ·

2024/06/06

It's Thursday and you know what that means...A bumper episode of the podcast this week as we look back on pacing fun in Widddnessss this past weekend. Matt joins us on the injury table and educating Lou has a new theme song and a new question as we talk hills. Ben and Emma go international, the roll call is massive and we pay our own tribute to a true great, the late Rob Burrow. Remember you can join our Fartlek Family at any time, be part of our 100+ strong community of amazing people,

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00:56:11

Series 14 Episode 15: Move.With.Lou

What The Fartlek Podcast ·

2024/06/03

It's Monday and you know what that means...Move.with.Lou sits down with Rob to talk all things running and podcasting. The lads also take some time to reflect on the running podcast landscape in the UK and the importance of building each other up. Remember 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 round Make sure you keep up to date on all our goings-on, upcoming events

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01:08:30

Series 14 Episode 14: Good Times

What The Fartlek Podcast ·

2024/05/30

It's Thursday and you know what that means...There was only ever going to be one topic this week - as we take a look back at the 4th annual What The Fartlek weekender in sunny Sheffield. We dissect the football, the after party and Ben and Emma jump on to talk all about our takeover at the beautiful Rother Valley Parkrun At risk of feeling left out, Lou also hits us with another 'Educating Lou' question - focusing on this weekends upcoing pacing activities at RunThrough Jubilee 10k

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00:50:55

Series 14 Episode 13: Gem Strawford

What The Fartlek Podcast ·

2024/05/27

It's Monday and you know what that means... We enter the twilight zone in the first episode of the podcast released after the 2024 WTF Weekender...that was recorded before the 2024 WTF weekender. It all gets very confusing Nothing confusing about our guest and main event though as Rob chats to the amazing Gem Strawford. We talk community, pacing, mental health and everything in between in a great chat with a top human Remember you can join our Fartlek Family at any time, be part of our 100+

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01:01:07

Series 14 Episode 12: Something for the weekend(er)

What The Fartlek Podcast ·

2024/05/23

It's Thursday and you know what that means...The last stop before the WTF weekender and we have a packed one The injury table is back, as we all celebrate, and are in no way jealous, of Matts amazing sub 19 Parkrun PB this past weekend. Educating Lou rolls on, with a chat about keeping easy runs easy and then its another Emmaless Parkrun segment as Ben tells us all about Cliffe Castle in Keighley - leaving Rob to frankly regret ever suggesting the rating system Of course there is also a

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00:51:08

Series 14 Episode 11: Jack Goodwin

What The Fartlek Podcast ·

2024/05/20

It's Monday and you know what that means... Rob sits down with the awesome Jack Goodwin to find out all about his journey We talk about his life in the army, adapting to civilian life, how his relationship with running has evolved over the years and phases of his life and his epic 2024 Megathon challenge, an epic 15 marathon mountain all in the name of an exceptional cause. Plus the lads discuss who would last the longest in the army (spoiler alert - it ain't Rob) Remember you can join

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00:57:21

Series 14 Episode 10: Educating Lou

What The Fartlek Podcast ·

2024/05/16

It's Thursday and you know what that means... The lads are back from Poznan and we have an action packed show to catch you up on. The injury table is back, we chat about the power of giving this mental health awareness week and Lou and JP launch a somewhat chaotic new segment - Educating Lou Plus Ben is Emma-less but has been international Parkrunning, a staple of any stag do, plus we have a roll call to round out the week Remember you can join our Fartlek Family at any time, be part of our

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01:12:28

Series 14 Episode 9: Sam Hitchmough

What The Fartlek Podcast ·

2024/05/13

It's Monday and you know what that means This week, the first lady of Fartlek sits down with Rob for an in-depth (and trust us - it is in-depth) chat We talk to the excellent Sam Hitchmough, from her sporty youth, to trauma and depression, to finding running, to coping with grief. The gloves are off and we are going in deep. Please be aware of the sensitive topics we will discuss in this episode. If you are struggling there are lots of places you can turn to for help. You can visit your GP

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00:41:26

Series 14 Episode 8: The Injury Table

What The Fartlek Podcast ·

2024/05/09

It's Thursday and you know what that means... The gang (minus Matt) are back for another action packed community episode. Catch up with how Rob, Lou and JP are getting on in a new segment, aptly dubbed 'The Injury Table'. Ben and Emma jump on to tell us all about South Manchester parkrun then its time for a roll call and plug for our upcoming weekender on 25th May in Sheffield. Plus an exciting announcement for Monday's upcoming guest episode - as Rob keeps it 'all in the

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01:03:45

Series 14 Episode 7: Spring Marathons? - Completed it...

What The Fartlek Podcast ·

2024/05/02

It's Thursday and you know what that means...The awesome foursome are back to talk about the next step post Spring marathons and touch on the huge spike of ballot applications to London 2025 Then Ben and Emma jump on to tell us all about their parkrun adventures and Bens exploits at Newport marathon this weekend and we have a roll call and a very special announcement about our upcoming weekender event and our 2024 Charity of the Year partner Remember you can join our Fartlek Family at any

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00:54:19

Series 14 Episode 6: Callum Elson

What The Fartlek Podcast ·

2024/04/29

It’s Monday and you what that means... Another awesome guest episode as Rob sits down with Callum Elson, international athlete and coach who just so happens to be in the midst of his first major injury setback. We talk about his journey into running, how he is coping with being on the shelf and 'The Distance Project' - a YouTube channel/brand that he is growing and diversifying whilst off the track Plus the lads talk about their own injury crisis' - and we may have a certain riddle

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00:59:34

Series 14 Episode 5: London Calling

What The Fartlek Podcast ·

2024/04/25

It's Thursday and you know what that means... ''Its all about Lou, it's all about Lou baby!'' With London Marathon in the bag, we take a look back at the weekends antics, especially how a certain co-host got on in her inaugural marathon Plus Ben is Emmaless as he tells us all about his latest parkrun adventures and we have a big smoke themed roll call before we descend into utter sleepy chaos Remember you can join our Fartlek Family at any time, be part of our 100+

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00:47:28

Series 14 Episode 4: Paul Breen

What The Fartlek Podcast ·

2024/04/22

It’s Monday and you what that means... With spring marathons in the bag, we are turning our attention to the trails and talking to the excellent Paul Breen. Paul talks about his own running journey and how it quite literally saved his life but also how he turned his own passion into Gert Lush events, a race company with a difference. We talk backyard ultras and the UK Berkeley marathons, inspired by and endorsed by the OG in the states and its iconic leader, Laz. The lads also look forward to

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01:12:56

Series 14 Episode 3: Cheer Squad ASSEMBLE

What The Fartlek Podcast ·

2024/04/18

It's Thursday and you know what that means...Thats right, Manchester marathon is in the bag and we go deep (thats what she said). Matt and JP dissect their races, whilst Lou looks ahead to London, Ben and Emma join to talk about the parkrun cup final and cheer squad fun on the Sunday and then its roll call time, and its the biggest one we've ever seen (thats what she said) - strap in and get ready for a Manny Marri extravaganza PS. Check out @therunningphotoguy on Instagram to see the

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00:50:46

Series 14 Episode 2: Anthony Bryan

What The Fartlek Podcast ·

2024/04/15

It’s Monday and you what that means...We are back with a London themed bang! For our first guest episode of series 14, we are chatting to Guiness World Record seeker, Anthony Bryan. Anthony talks about his awesome running journey and how he has embraced his disability to achieve some incredible things. Leading to his plans for running the 2024 London Marathon, his first Marathon! The lads take a minute to recall their memories of the London Marathon too! Remember you can join our Fartlek Family at

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01:11:43

Series 14 Episode 1: The Phantom of the Parkrun

What The Fartlek Podcast ·

2024/04/11

It’s Thursday and you what that means... Series 14 of the What the Fartlek Podcast is here (you've missed us, right?!) With Manchester marathon looming, the band is back together to talk about how tapering is going and how they are feeling about the challenge to come. Also Ben and Emma are back with a bang, 5 parkruns to tell us about since we have been away and an update on the semi final of the Parkrun Cup. And of course its roll call time as we shout out your achievements over the past few

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01:03:18

Series 13 Episode 19: The Broken Roll Call

What The Fartlek Podcast ·

2024/03/07

It's Thursday and you know what that means....For the last time in Series 13 its time for some community episode goodness. Spring marathon training is hotting up so hear how JP, Lou and Matt got on and Matt apparently accusing Lou of taking Class-A hallucinogenics! Plus Ben and Emma found a diamond in the rough at Oldham parkrun, we hear about the quarter finals of the parkrun cup and there is a somewhat makeshift and chaotic final roll call of the series! Remember you can join our Fartlek

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