What The Fartlek Podcast

Its mid-season!  And with mid-season comes a twist. Matt has gone rogue and taken control of the podcast. He has roped Ben into his masterplan and finally gets to show the world that he is more than just Barry Chuckle...this week he is PAUL CHUCKLE! The lads reflect on Round 2 of the Parkrun Cup, plus discuss their experiences as 'seasoned' (apparently) ultra runners Then in the main event, R...

Approaching the mid-point of Series 6 and its a bumper show brimming with Fartlek Family lovelies Our main event sees Rob chat to Gary Reader AKA @Robodad_runs about how he went from total hip replacement to 6 star finisher. Plus the boys are joined by JP and Jack to dissect Pendle Way in a Day the morning after the event, a miserable day but an incredible 45 miles from the lads. All in aid of Mak...

January is in the bag and we roll on in Feb with another bumper episode of nobodies favourite podcast In the main event this week Rob sits down with the awesome Bethan Varney - fellow Steel City Strider, Brooks Team Happy member and tip-top runner! We find all about Beth's journey and plans for the future The lads also have a motivational chat ahead of Matt's 45 mile ultra on Saturday, Bemma are a...

Its Thursday and you know what that means! More Fartleky fun with the Smart Price Chuckle Brothers In this weeks main event, Rob chats to Adam Watts, finding out about his amazing journey from Chemo to Ironman The lads also chat about their week and throw out a big roll call, Ben joins us for a park run Cup update and a look back on our lovely trip to York and SMJ&J incorporated are back with...

Wow - Series 6 is off to a flyer and we aren’t slowing down This week Rob sits down with the awesome Emma Joy to find out all about her running journey  Theres also a Rasselbock feel to the show, hot on the heels of their inaugural event on Sunday - Matt talks to Eric, we have a monster roll call and  we hear what you thought of the weekend  plus parkrun cup fun with Bemma and SMJ&a...

The wish version of the Chuckle Brothers are back (although Barry rocked up late) as Series 6 rolls on. Rob sits down with the awesome Dominic Camponi to talk about his running journey and incredible weight-loss achievements Bemma are back, not only talking park run cup and tourism adventures but also helping Rob host as Tiny Dancer was significantly delayed And of course nobodies favourite runnin...

Its a new year, its a new series and the boys are back with a bang for our biggest one yet Rob sits down with the awesome John Pickup to find out all about his amazing fundraising antics for Make-a-Wish and his journey to London Marathon in 2021 Plus so much more... Ben and Emma are back to tell us about their Parkrun antics over the festive period, Statman Jon and Jack launch their brand new busi...

The festive season is upon us and Series 5 is drawing to a close, but we are going out strong with a family themed Christmas episode! The main event sees us welcome back for the third timer to the show, the amazing Ruth Bennett, along with her awesome husband Adrian but also their 2 superstar children Lyra & Arthur. We find out all about being a running family, get  some great advice from...

S5 is drawing to a close but we aren't slowing down - a big penultimate episode to tickle your tastebuds! This week Rob chats to the amazing @Jess_keep_running about her awesome running journey. From 10 in 10 to Ultra Dick and everything in between, one of our all time faves we can't wait to share this one - we think you will love it Not just that, Ben is back on the parkrun grind and with an upda...

S5 rolls on and December is upon us.  The series and 2021 is drawing to a close but we are nowhere near done as this week Rob sits down with the awesome Dean Wicks. We talk about his running journey, his incredible fund raising feats and jaw-dropping challenges. You can donate to Dean here (note that this is different to the address given in the chat due to the closure of Virgin Giving: https...

Episode 9 of series 5 already upon us.  This week we try something new as Rob AND Matt conduct the interview and chat with Jess and Derrick, 2 ultra veterans and downright awesome humans to discuss their running journeys and their road to ultra running. They may also be giving Matt some pointers along the way for his upcoming 45 mile ultra.   we also discuss discuss the latest park...

Series 5 rolls on and its a bumper episode this week  Our main event is a catch up with Eric Keeler, the man behind Rasselbock Running. We talk about all things running including how his journey took him across America and starting a running events company right as a global pandemic hits. All this ahead of his first in person event in January which has just SOLD OUT There is a community feel...

As S5 rolls on, Rob sits down with Ultra runner Martin Rutherford talk about how his running journey has taken him up mountains and onto podiums Ben substitutes his better half in as Emma tells us about her latest parkrun escapades Plus another chance for Jack to enter the inner circle but Statman Jon is in the way And finally we talk about our latest community challenge - as we attend Rasselbock...

It is the midway point of S5 already and this week Rob is joined by the awesome Rachel Rutherford. We learn all about Rach's incredible running journey which took her to the Iron Man World Championships in 2019 Thats not all - Ben is back with a local feel to Parkrun tourism this week, plus Jack has another stab at SMJs inner circle Make sure you subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social med...

With World Vegan Day and Cop26 right around the corner, we focus on sustainability in running this week as Rob is joined by the awesome David Starkey for a chat about Climate Change/Action as well as his own awesome running journey. Ben is back from his park run travels again - joined by some Fartlek Family friends this week, he tells us all about where he was, how it was and how he hasn't quite r...

A packed show, packed full of lovely Fartlek Family OG's this week The main event, Mr Scott Reed joins Rob to talk about his 3 Ultras in 4 weeks as well as his own journey through running and the online community.  We also have a new segment with Mr Parkrun Tourism, Ben Stittle joining as a series regular to tell us all about his Parkrun experience - where to go, what the courses are like and...

Its Breast Cancer Awareness month in October and we are encouraging everyone to check themselves With that in mind, Rob chats to the amazing Jo Hammond, a breast cancer survivor and member of the Fartlek Family - we discuss her running journey and her battles to overcome this awful disease The lads are in a gossipy mood, talking all things running over a beer and a curry and our new favourite segm...

Series 5 rolls on and its a good one Rob chats to ASICS front runner and advocate of 'Back of the Pack' running, the amazing Vicky Ledbury. We talk about her running journey, her running ethos and the big plans she has for the future The lads ran (sic) Chester Marathon last weekend and set about recording their thoughts on the drive home - please do excuse the recording quality, life got in the wa...

Guess who's back Back again! Series 5 is here and we answer the question on everyone's lips...WHERE IS JON FLYNN Rob catches up with our first ever guest to talk about his hiatus from social media, what he's been up to and which wheelie bin goes out this week! Thats not all though, the lads are on the final straight of their run towards Chester Marathon, we also talk about some things from the 90'...

This week we talk the power of running mindset, jacket potatoes and what Matt and Jack talk about before recording! Our guest this week is the totally awesome Oly Newton ( @Run4yourmind over on Instagram), who chats to us all about his journey and starting up his own charity Run4YourMind . We also have another update from Statman Jon to see what the outcome is from the previous weeks challenge, an...

This week we talk about the running community and the love for each other we have just through the running community and world, Rob even tells Matt he loves him before normal service is resumed. There may even be a bit where they say the love Jack to pieces...  With regards to the running community we have the king himself, Mr Matthew Walters @matthewtwalters over on Instagram, who chats to u...

This week the boys about adjusting your training plan, goals and runs to suit you. This week we have Henry Ainsley - @thebeardedrunneruk over on Instagram, the guy who about to run 32 marathons in 32 days . He'll be chatting to us all things running, his challenges in life and how he's become such a great guy from it. We also have another update from Statman Jon to see what the outcome is from the...

This week the boys are talking about anxiety in running, whether that be in your training, races or just generally your day to day runs. Our guest this week is the awesome Tania ( @mumma.runner over on Instagram), chatting all things being a running Mum.  We also have another update from Statman Jon to see what the outcome is from the previous weeks challenge! Rob has a big challenge coming u...

In line with this weeks guest the boys talk about body positivity and how it can effect us, speaking of our guest this week we have Laura Jones - @lauraellenj over on Instagram, the founder of @wearefearlessclub . She'll be chatting to us all things body positivity and We Are Fearless a community committed to having a sustainable and enjoyable diet/exercise balance. We also have another update fro...

Series 4 rolls on as we chat to Matt Wood, go founder of RunThrough race events We learn about his running journey and also the ins and outs of starting and managing one of the biggest run companies in the UK We also have Summer showdown results and the lads talk about their week Rob has a big challenge coming up in 2021 with the Chester Marathon where he'll be raising money for Prostate Cancer UK...