The Party in the Back

OOOOOOO! It's been a TOUGH week for Coach Blu and the Addict II Athlete team to say the least. The guys have another heavy conversation about how running helps process these kind of moments and the importance of learning how to talk to yourself when you're out running. What do you talk about when you're running? Let us know in the comments of the episode! But, don't forget to first listen to The F...

WHY DO YOU RUN? Josh & Coach Blu are diving deep into the reasons why they run. What got them started, but more importantly, what has kept them going? They share some of their "WHYS" and want you to do the same. Why do you run? Let us know! Listen now to  The Fartlek Running Podcast Show  wherever you listen to podcasts or at  thefartlek.show ! -- Join  Blu and the Addict II Athlete team on June 2...

WE'RE BAAACK! After skipping last week's episode both Josh & Coach Blu are excited to be back gabbing about running! They both talk about their last races, what's ahead for them AND where in the world they'd like to run!  Listen now to The Fartlek Running Podcast Show  wherever you listen to podcasts or at  thefartlek.show ! -- Join  Blu and the Addict II Athlete team on June 28, 2025 at the Beave...

HAPPY FRIDAY! Josh & Coach Blu can't believe it?! Okay, what exactly can't they believe? That they actually talked about running for the ENTIRE episode. The two are talking about their experience at the Salt Lake City Marathon last weekend. How did they do? Well ... Let's just say, Josh should have taken Tums much earlier and Blu's legs hate him. Other than that ... they LOVED it! Anyways, listen...

RACE DAY IS TOMORROW! Josh & Coach Blu are PUMPED to be running the Salt Lake City Half Marathon tomorrow! Will you be there? Make sure to say hi! Plus, Coach plays a little "Family Feud" with Josh, how do you think he did? AND ... what's the fastest fruit to run a marathon? Anyways, listen now to  The Fartlek Running Podcast Show  wherever you listen to podcasts or at  thefartlek.show ! -- Join ...

HAPPY GOOD FRIDAY! Coach Blu has no idea what he's talking about ... Passover? Bitter herb salad? What about Easter? Oy vey! The guys fartlek about some pretty random things, so much so that neither Josh or Blu's ADHD is helping much jog their memories about their conversation. I mean, we do talk about running so there's that. Anyways, listen now to The Fartlek Running Podcast Show  wherever you l...

HAPPY FRIDAY! Josh & Coach Blu have some ideas. Some really good ideas. Who's ready for The Fartlek 50/20 25? You'll get a t-shirt! The guys also meandering over their thoughts about race prices, kite flying and everything in between! Listen now to  The Fartlek Running Podcast Show  wherever you listen to podcasts or at  thefartlek.show ! -- Join  Josh & Blu on April 26, 2025 at the Salt Lake City...

GETTING REEL! Do you find yourself scrolling through Reels? (this is metaphorical, of course you do, everyone does). Recently Coach Blu found himself getting a lot of running tips in his Reels so he decided to bring some of them to Josh to get his opinion. What do you think? Where do you get most of your running tips? Listen now to  The Fartlek Running Podcast Show  wherever you listen to podcasts...

Josh & Coach Blu get a little raw and emotional in this episode. It's best to listen rather than read the episode description and make sense of it all.  Listen now to  The Fartlek Running Podcast Show  wherever you listen to podcasts or at  thefartlek.show ! -- Join  Josh & Blu on April 26, 2025 at the Salt Lake City Marathon  by using the code  JOSH25  to save 20% off your registration. The code...

HAPPY FRIDAY! Josh & Coach Blu HAVE A GUEST! They are joined by friend Amanda Bjarnson. After three years it's about time for a touch of feminity. What are they fartleking about? Well, Josh has some name suggestions for her unborn child (he oddly has a great track record on this) plus the trio talk about the Barkleys Marathon and much, much more! Listen now to  The Fartlek Running Podcast Show  wh...

FRIDAYS ARE FOR FARTLEKING! Josh & Coach Blu are running into the weekend talking about holidays, salt tablets and getting into the New York City Marathon. Holly sure got them scheming on how to get into the 2026 New York City Marathon. Thanks Holly! Listen now to  The Fartlek Running Podcast Show  wherever you listen to podcasts or at  thefartlek.show ! -- Join  Josh & Blu on April 26, 2025 at th...

FARTLEK TIME! Coach Blu is back after surviving a smudge of the flu and he's having some serious FOMO seeing Holly get ready to run in New York City! Plus, the guys talk about everything from URLs to race schedules to the Beaver Valley Marathon. Listen now to The Fartlek Running Podcast Show  wherever you listen to podcasts or at  thefartlek.show ! -- Join  Josh & Blu on April 26, 2025 at the Salt...

TIME TO FARTLEK! Sooo ... Blu's got the flu. Bummer. But, don't worry Josh has you covered with a fun, outside the box, toe-tapping episode this week! Josh has made and constructed a running music playlist of 13 songs ... JUST FOR YOU!  These songs are motivating, inspiring, reflective, deflective(?) and even fun and quirky. This album is reflective of this podcast and the places ( both figurative...

FRIDAYS ARE FOR FARTLEKING! What are we fartleking about? That's always a good question. Lots. So much that Josh should have probably taken notes while recording so he could have written a better episode tease. Listen now to  The Fartlek Running Podcast Show wherever you listen to podcasts or at thefartlek.show ! -- Join  Josh & Blu on April 26, 2025 at the Salt Lake City Marathon  by using the co...

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! Josh & Coach Blu have a show full of Valentine's Day gifts for the runner in your life. But, do they actually share that list? Um, no. Instead you're getting a show full of fartleks about Code Red Mountain Dew, Vanilla Frosties and a million dollar idea for people prone to upset stomachs. Listen now to The Fartlek Running Podcast Show wherever you listen to podcasts! -- Join...

HAPPY FRIDAY! What are we fartleking about? Ummm ... that's a good question. Lots. Listen now to The Fartlek Running Podcast Show wherever you listen to podcasts to find out! You might regret it, but odds are you might not? So just listen. -- Join  Josh & Blu on April 26, 2025 at the Salt Lake City Marathon  by using the code  JOSH25  to save 20% off your registration. The code is good for  ALL RA...

EXTRA! EXTRA! Josh & Coach Blu are reading the headlines about the latest happenings in the running world (wait they're actually talking about running in this episode?), not to mention lots of taangents about baking cakes, ice baths and garage sales. Listen now to The Fartlek Running Podcast Show wherever you listen to podcasts! You might regret it, but odds are you might not? So just listen. -- J...

Josh & Coach Blu start the episode with good intentions on a focused topic, but that gets derailed when the duo start talking about AI, their disdain for the news, and their current indifference for sports. Basically ...  they get ranty. Find out how ranty they get in this episode by listening to  The Fartlek Running Podcast Show  wherever you listen to podcasts! -- Join Josh & Blu on April 26, 20...

IT'S TIME TO FARTLEK! Yes, now. Like, right now ... in this very moment. Josh & Coach Blu are talking about zen running and what it all means. How can you be "in the moment" more, especially when your run gets derailed and goes to crap? Find out in this episode by listening to The Fartlek Running Podcast Show  wherever you listen to podcasts! -- Connect with  The Fartlek Running Podcast Show  on ...

HAPPY NEW YEAR! A new year brings many exciting changes ... including our rebranding to The Fartlek Running Podcast Show ! If that's a mouthful (which it is) The Fartlek works. Josh & Coach Blu fartlek about their holiday breaks. Blu is bummed because his New Year's Eve race in New York City got cancelled. But, the rest of the trip? AMAZING! Plus, Josh published a vlog of him "running" the Thankfu...

THE PARTY HAS ENDED! Well, okay, sorta ... Josh & Blu are talking about the transition from The Party in the Back to The Fartlek. What's changing, what's different? What is 2025 going to look like? Listen now to the Season Three finale of The Party in the Back wherever you listen to your podcasts! Great things ahead in 2025! -- Follow  The Party in the Back  on  Facebook ,  Instagram  and  Twitter...

In their exciting 2024 music recap, Coach Blu and Josh reflect on the top six songs that have become the soundtrack to their road races, trail runs, and everyday adventures. With infectious energy, they dive into the beats and lyrics that have motivated them through tough workouts and long runs, sharing personal stories linked to each track. From heart-pumping anthems that pushed them to the finis...

In a lively episode of The Party in the Back podcast, Coach Blu and Josh dive into a festive discussion about their dream running items they wish to find under the Christmas tree. The conversation is filled with playful banter as they explore everything from the latest running gear and gadgets to the quirks of their training routines. Their dynamic chemistry shines through as they share humorous a...

In this week's festive episode of "Party in the Back," hosts Josh (out sick)  and Blu bring the holiday spirit to life with their carefully curated Christmas Running Playlist. They explore a mix of upbeat and classic holiday tunes that keep listeners motivated while spreading cheer on their runs. From traditional carols to modern pop renditions, Josh and Blu share their personal favorites and disc...

THE PARTY IS HERE! Josh & Blu are back together (again, again)! Thanks to illnesses, holidays and vacations it's been a hot minute since they recorded together. But, don't fret ... they're here! What are they chatting about? BUNCO. Well, okay, bunco and Josh's 50K on Saturday! How did it go? Did Josh overpack? Heavens no, and he shares the details. Just push play and listen now to the show that's...