What The Fartlek Podcast

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...

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...

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...

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 i...

It’s Monday and you what that means... For the last time this series we welcome a guest to the Monday hot seat to find out a bit more about their story For our finale, we are chatting to family, as Rob sits down with Sophie Bestwick. A Parkrun enthusiast with something of a wanderlust. Find out all about her running journey in a great chat with a top egg Plus the lads shoot the breeze on their fee...

It's Thursday and you know what that means.... The gang are back to talk about their week in marathon training as well as sharing their bad habits as runners. Ben and Emma are back to share Ben's latest solo Parkrun adventure as well as revealing the last 8 of the Parkrun cup. We round off with a bumper Roll Call to share your shout outs for the week. Remember you can join our Fartlek Fami...

It’s Monday and you what that means... Another awesome chat with another awesome runner. Rob is joined by Kerry Holland, nutritionist, coach and exceptionally fast runner. We talk about her journey into running and her recovery from injuries. Kerry also speaks openly and honestly about her battles over the years with a number of eating disorders in an open and honest chat that will hopefully help...

It's Thursday and you know what that means.... Ep15 is here and ready to enter your eardrums. This week spring marathon updates continue, with a slight detour into the world of #graphporn Ben and Emma are joined by Rob and a host of Fartlek Family at Brighouse's penultimate parkrun before a prolonged absence plus its week 1 of the round of 16 in the parkrun cup and we have the latest! Of c...

It’s Monday and you what that means... Rob sits down with the awesome Harry Lancaster. Harry shares his running journey, some mind boggling times, his coaching adventures and his comeback from injury. Don't miss it, it's a good one! 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 nonsen...

It's Thursday and you know what that means.... The gang chat about their latest week of spring marathon training as well as the sad passing of Kelvin Kiptum. Ben is flying solo again as he discussed this week's Parkrun and a exciting climax to the first round of the Parkrun cup as our final 16 participants are revealed. Finally, a bumper Rollcall rounds out another chaotic community episod...

It’s Monday and you what that means... Another chat with another exceptional runner and today Rob sits down with Team GB athlete Poppy Tank Since seeing Poppy leave the rest of the field for dust at Cheshire 10k in October we have been keen to find out her journey from collegiate athlete in the US to flying the flag for her country A really fun chat with an incredible athlete - you don’t want to m...

Its Thursday and you know what that means... Matt is back to join Rob, Lou and JP to talk about balancing out marathon training with time with family, their latest week on the road to sprint marathon and the 'bright' idea to sign up to Pendle Way in a Day (JP is sorry!). Ben is flying solo to talk about Parkrun this week but gives a comprehensive state of play in the Parkrun cup and we fin...

It’s Monday and you know what that means... This week Rob sits down with YouTube sensation Aubrey Mvula A self professed average runner we learn about the man behind the content creator and his crash course in becoming a ‘runner’ A great chat with a top human, watch this space, his name will be everywhere in 2024! Remember you can join our Fartlek Family at any time, be part of our 100+ strong com...

Its Thursday and you know what that means... Matt is a working so Lou, Rob and JP discuss week 4/5 of marathon training as well as an important topic in 'Time to Talk Day' - Find out more HERE . Bemma are here to talk about their latest Parkrun and round 4 of the Parkrun cup. Remember you can join our Fartlek Family at any time, be part of our 100+ strong community of amazing people, organ...

Its Monday and you know what that means... It's time to find out about another awesome member of our running community! Rob sits down with Abbie Donnelly to talk about her running journey and her rise (and rise) to become a GB athlete as well as her amazing bronze medal at the recent European Cross Country Championships in Brussels. On the back of Abbie's cross country success, the lads di...

Its Thursday and you know what that means... It's time for this week's community episode. Matt is back to bring some much needed professionalism to proceedings (spoiler, it didn't work!). The gang update on week 3 of spring marathon training and talk a little bit about race fuelling. Parkrun cup is starting to heat up with more PBs from our amazing runners while Emma is back to join Be...

Its Monday and you know what that means... Our running community spotlight continues to shine, and this week we shine it on the very awesome, Damian Rys Damian joins Rob for a really honest conversation about how transformational running has been his his life, helping him overcome discrimination and find comfort and happiness in himself on the way to posting some eye watering times Plus the lads t...

Its Thursday and you know what that means... It's time for the community episode and boy, you guys got involved this week! Matt is away but Lou and JP update on their latest instalment of their Marathon diaries - they also have a catch up about eating (and what to eat) after your long run Ben is flying solo this week as he rounds up his latest Parkrun as well as week 2 of the Parkrun Cup. To r...

Its Monday and you know what that means... Another awesome chat with another awesome runner and this week we are hitting the trails and taking on epic challenges as we talk to Tania Carmona Tania joins Rob for a chat about her running journey, her love of the long distance and most importantly her HUGE plans for 2024, running across 5 deserts, tackling 1,250km self supported Tania has a brand new...

Its Thursday and you know what that means... More community Fartlek fun is brewing and all you have to do is get it into your ears. This week, Lou and the lads talk about their marathon training block, who’s strength training is too much, too little and just right and how to tackle those lonely long solo runs Ben and Emma stop by after a visit to Market Rasan parkrun this week to tell us all about...

It’s Monday and (from now on!) you know what that means.... For the first time ever, we have a new release day, all part of our brand new format and big plans for 2024. Start your weeks with an inspirational story from a member of our amazing running community, as we go more in depth to get to know more wonderful runners This week, we kick off with family. Fartlek Family OG and core team member Pa...

It’s Thursday and you know what that means... 2024 is upon us and with it comes a brand new series in a brand new format, What The Fartlek is going twice weekly! This weeks series opener is all about community. We introduce a brand new (old) host, Ben and Emma round up no less than 6 Parkruns from the off season and we bring back the roll call, covering your goals for the year ahead. Remember you...

It's Thursday and you know what that means.... For the final time this series, we are here to bring you a bumper episode with some of your favourites and a blast from the past! Rob sits down with Marko Kasic around how he recently found running as well as his charity ventures and his footballing roots. The lads talk about their week in running as well as the run up to the festive period. Ben a...

It's Thursday and you know what that means.... Rob talks big adventures on (not so) average talent with the very cool Mark Gillett. Mark talks his eco conscious approach to running as well as his globe trotting adventures. The lads are graced by the presence of the podcast owner, Mr. Jack Penfold who talks about his exciting new coaching venture (check out @jp_run_coaching - you will not be di...

It's Thursday and you know what that means.... Richard Casement, the man behind Clean Break Brewing, joins Rob to chat about his running journey and how going alcohol free has had a positive impact on his life. The lads talk about their weeks in running as well as their own plans to give the AF lifestyle a try in the run up to Manchester marathon 2024. Bemma are back to talk about their most r...