What The Fartlek Podcast

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...

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 joine...

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...

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 incredibl...

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, Oliv...

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 down...

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...

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 fr...

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...

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 ou...

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 s...

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 w...

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...

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...

Welcome back to the What The Fartlek Podcast.  This week we discuss the London Marathon and dip into the Virtual London Marathon (Well done to all those who took part), have a chat about the news coming out of parkrun before shooting off to have a natter with the ever inspirational Andy Bradley ( @run_bradders_run on Instagram) about how he got into running and his recovery from a brain haemo...

Welcome to the first episode of the What The Fartlek Podcast.  This week we welcome you in to our brand new podcast. We discuss the current situation surrounding parkrun, have a natter with the amazing Jon Flynn ( @this_man_runs on Instagram) about all his running stories, future fundraising challenges and how he got through lockdown before rounding off with another inspirational story about...

Welcome to the What The Fartlek Podcast, a podcast for runners by runners. We're here to tell inspirational stories from inspirational people, get you up to date with the latest running news and have a good old chat and laugh. Be sure to subscribe, rate and checkout our social media channels: Instagram: @Whatthefartlek_Podcast. Facebook: What the Fartlek Podcast Twitter: @WhatTheFartlek Email us a...