What The Fartlek Podcast

It's Thursday and you know what that means The road to 100 rolls on and we have been so excited to share this one. This week Rob sits down with one of our own, the incredible Jodie Evans to talk about her running journey, her battle with cancer and her recovery. One of the most honest, vulnerable and engaging chats we have ever had the honour to be a part of, you don't want to miss it Plus SMJ dis...

It's Thursday and you know what that means  We are back on the grind to 100 with an action packed episode. Rob sits down with Tissy Brignall in the main event as we talk about her running journey and how she is 'trying every day to be the authentic me' Plus there is definitely no wild story this week, Ben and Emma join us for a chaotic Parkrun segment and the lads talk about Matt's marathon c...

It is Thursday and you know what that means The road to 100 rolls on and there is a community feel to this week's episode as Rob chats to Jess Robson in our main event. We talk about her running journey, starting the awesome Run Talk Run group and her new project, The Community Starter. Plus Ben tells us all about his first solo Parkrun since lockdown, there is a new Wildy Nation member, Emma jump...

It's Thursday and you know what means The lads are back for another episode of Fartleky Fun and its full steam ahead on the road to 100. Our main event sees Rob sit down with the Awesome Running Manc himself, Danny Kristof. We talk all about his run streak challenge, his journey in running and his big plans for the future Plus, with Great North Run in the rear view, JP joins the lads to dissect th...

The road to 100 rolls on and we have a brand new episode for your audible pleasure The main event sees Rob sit down with the awesome Charlie Watson AKA therunnerbeans! We talk all things marathon, running experiences and plans and so much more.  Also Bemma were amongst the hills for Parkrun round up and the lads talk about getting their running mojo back Of course lets not forget, Statman Jon...

It's Thursday and you know what that means! The road to 100 is officially underway and we are back with a bang for a community themed opener  In the main event, Rob sits down with Fartlek Family OG, Neil Marshall, we talk about his running journey and his involvement with the online running community. Plus Ben and Emma are back with more Parkrun tourism antics, Mat opens up on Mental Health a...

It's Thursday and you know what that means For the last time in Series 7 we are locked, loaded and ready rock and roll for another episode of the What The Fartlek podcast.  Our main event is Rob's sit down with the awesome Mike Roderick. We talk about his running journey and some of the amazing times he has been posting along with how he has set up Trial-Hard Harriers, a run club with a twist...

It's Thursday and you know what that means Join us for the penultimate (yes Matt learnt a new word) episode of Series 7 and a chat with the excellent Paul Griffiths. A Fartlek Family OG, Paul talks openly and honestly about his own journey through running and Mental health, his achievements and his most recent fund-raising antics for Run4yourmind, conquering the wall Plus - Matt is in the captains...

Its Thursday and you know what that means We are back for another episode of Fartleky Fun and this week, our nonsense is headlined by Rob's sit down with the excellent Edd Roberts. We talk about his journey into running, his standout memories/achievements and his massive charity fundraising event coming this summer Plus the parkrun league is hotting up as it nears completion, Matt made a Faux Pas...

It's Thursday and you know what that means A brand new episode of Fartleky Fun is here featuring a chat with the awesome Louis Alexander. We talk about life as a British Adventurer, fundraiser and endurance athlete. You can find out more about Louis on his WEBSITE Plus it was all hands on deck in a turbulent week so Jack and Lou helped out with hosting, but all out usual segments are here for your...

It's Thursday and you know what that means Back once again for the renegade master, its time for some Fartleky Fun and another bumper episode of our usual nonsense to keep you company on those long runs The main event this week see Rob sit down with the awesome Chris Ward, trail runner, founder of Medal Munchers and all round good egg. We talk about the many hats he wears and how his running journ...

Its Thursday and you know what that means Another bumper episode of the What The Fartlek Podcast is here - headlined by our chat with the awesome Kelsie Johnson. We talk all things Triathlon, Brooks, her plans for the future and the importance of representation in sport Also Ben & Jack jump on to talk about their epic 100k ultra this weekend, Emma was down south for some Parkrun Tourism and th...

It’s Thursday and you know what that means Series 7 is officially half way done but we aren't taking our foot off the gas and we headline today's show with a chat with the awesome @Rashi_runs - we talk about her 12 in 12 challenge and the work she is doing raising money for Samaritans. You can contribute to this great cause by clicking THIS LINK Of course our usual nonsense is back including a meg...

It’s Thursday and you know what that means A brand new and very special episode is now available headlined by our chat with the awesome George Power. George and his mum Simone join Rob to chat all about his fundraising exploits for the Umbrella Project supporting Neurodivergent children  You can donate to George’s amazing cause HERE Plus we have an extra special bonus chat with Parkrun Cup fi...

It's Thursday and you know what that means! Series 7 is picking up pace and this week's main event sees Rob sit down with an old pal, the excellent Carl Barnes. A fellow Widnesian, Carl talks honestly and openly about battling addiction and how running has saved him and given him a renewed purpose Plus Parkrun League Week 2 is in the bag - find out the updated table, the 'top scorer' charts, next...

Its new episode day and this week we have a belter In our main event Rob chats to Steve & Kirsty, better known as Easier Said Than Run. We talk to the couple about their respective and collective running journeys and balancing that with the rigours of family life. Plus it is the end of week 1 of the WHAT THE FARTLEK LEAGUE. Statman Jon, Ben and Emma are here to share the results and the league...

After kicking series off with a bang last week we're back for some more! Our guest this week is Coopah Running, Rob chats to the guys about starting up a running business, their community commitment and the lads personal running journeys  We swing back in for another chat with Bemma to discuss more about the WTF Parkrun League as it nears it's grand opening. If you're an early worm to the podcast...

GUESS WHO'S BACK...BACK AGAIN Series 7 is here and we are kicking off with a banger! The main event sees Rob chat to Jevi Majid about her running journey, her achievements and her mission to promote diversity and inclusion in running in the UK and Norway But that's not all - a new series means a new challenge - on the back of the success of the WTF Parkrun Cup comes the first ever WTF Parkrun Leag...

Series 6 draws to a close and we are going out with a bang - a BUMPER episode to round out our biggest season yet In the main event, Rob gets the night off and a certain Tiny Dancer takes the reigns as Matt sits down to chat with the amazing Ruth Freckleton, fresh off her massive run at Paris Marathon this weekend Thats not all though, Paul joins the lads to dissect an amazing FARTLEK FAMILY weeke...

A bumper episode this week created to keep you Manchester Marathoners entertained on Sunday with an unwanted pest infesting the airwaves as Rob and Matt are joined by the host, creator and visionary of this....JACK'S PODCAST We are full of stories and nonsense (and a few swear words) from our weekend away at Butlin's in Bognor Regis along with Parkrun updates with Bemma, SMJ&J fun and a loved...

3 Episodes to go in S6 but we aren't done yet - an action packed show to keep you all entertained on those long runs The main event sees Rob chat to Dan Cogswell - awesome running, train driving, banana costume wearing legend that he is talking all about his running journey  But there's an elephant in the room (but no hobbit) as Matt is absent and ably replaced by the wonderful Lou who joins...

The Chuckle Brothers are back with a tucked show hot off the success of our International Women's Day Takeover In the main event Rob sits down with Leyla Cooper, founder of the awesome PRETTY ATHLETIC - we talk about starting a business, navigating Covid, creating a brand as well as Leyla's own running journey Plus Ben joins us for Parkrun segment of Biblical proportions and SMJ&J are back bei...

A familiar feel but with a twist as the women of WTF take over to celebrate International Women's day We have the regular features - Parkrun Cup, Roll Call and How's Your Week before Sammy, Emma and Lou sit down to talk about some key topics on their minds as female runners - from the danger of comparison, mental health, postpartum running and a somewhat worryingly significant amount of time dedic...

Your weekly does of What The Fartlek Podcast is here, and we've got lots fun on the show today!  We are joined by the Josh Birch who tells us about how Oly from Run4YourMind got him started in running and how it's helped him. Of course, all our usual silliness is here too, Matt and Rob shoot the breeze, Bemma join us for a Parkrun Cup update and SMJ&J are popping up somewhere new (old) ag...

Your last round of February Fartlek Fun is here (alliteration...you're welcome) and we have a stacked show We are joined by the awesome Kelly Ruck who talks all about her running journey - if you want to see more about how Kelly is getting on with her big plans for 2022 then check out her YOUTUBE HERE Of course, all our usual silliness is here too, Matt and Rob shoot the breeze, Bemma join us for...