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The home of the most disorganised running podcast in the world! What The Fartlek is a light hearted, community based running podcast! We talk to inspirational guests from all over the running community about their stories and motivations. Plus, every week hear about our parkrun tourist adventures, get involved in our community challenges and laugh with (at) our running mishaps Be sure to subscribe, rate and checkout our social media channels: Instagram: @Whatthefartlek_Podcast Facebook: What ...
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This is the podcast for middle-of-the-pack runners chasing endorphins and PR's but runners who also have a life. Mojo for Running is no-nonsense basic training information, the fundamentals to keep you healthy while taking your running to the next level.
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Series 14 Episode 20: Two. Five. Zero and lots of Emojis
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It's Thursday and you know what that means...For the last time in S14, the gang are back to shoot the breeze. We talk about our week in running, injury updates and have a good chat about the value of first aid training and CPR/De-fib knowledge. Plus it was a VERY special trip to Warrington for Ben and Emma to celebrate Em's big 250 at parkrun with …
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Progression runs do wonders for speed, endurance, and fitness, preparing the runner to run faster farther into their race, hopefully, ideally throughout their race, but also offering a wide range of fitness benefits. Simply put, a progression run starts slower and gets continually faster; however, as with all forms of speed work for running, the ma…
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It's Thursday and you know what that meansFor the second to last time this series, the gang are back together for some running based chaos. We talk about the London Marathon ballot, educate Lou on some strength training bits, Ben is at Lister Parkrun in Bradford and of course there's a roll call to shout out you bunch of legends in the communityAls…
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It's Thursday and you know what that means... Rob, Matt, Lou and JP talk about their week in running and educating Lou goes from a beautiful guest theme song to conversation about pubic hair and chafing Then Ben and Emma jump on to talk about the delights of Harrogate parkrun (and surrounding cafes) and we have an express roll call to round out the…
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It's Thursday and you know what that means... Matt is working nights so Rob, Lou and JP steer the ship talking injury recovery, elevation gains, manky toes and how hungover everyone still is after JP's Stag Do Then Ben and Emma drop by to tell us all about their recent exploits at Burnage parkrun and we knock out a massive roll call Remember you ca…
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Series 14 Episode 16: Setting the pace
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It's Thursday and you know what that means... A bumper episode of the podcast this week as we look back on pacing fun in Widddnessss this past weekend. Matt joins us on the injury table and educating Lou has a new theme song and a new question as we talk hills. Ben and Emma go international, the roll call is massive and we pay our own tribute to a …
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It's Monday and you know what that means... Move.with.Lou sits down with Rob to talk all things running and podcasting. The lads also take some time to reflect on the running podcast landscape in the UK and the importance of building each other up. Remember you can join our Fartlek Family at any time, be part of our 100+ strong community of amazing…
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The traditional tempo run is entirely different from the typical track type of speedwork, a workout that consists of continuous running at a given pace. Tempo runs are longer and less intense becauase of the longer distance, but they have their own valuable benefits that provide critical conditioning as well as mental training needed for longer rac…
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It's Thursday and you know what that means... There was only ever going to be one topic this week - as we take a look back at the 4th annual What The Fartlek weekender in sunny Sheffield. We dissect the football, the after party and Ben and Emma jump on to talk all about our takeover at the beautiful Rother Valley Parkrun At risk of feeling left ou…
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It's Monday and you know what that means... We enter the twilight zone in the first episode of the podcast released after the 2024 WTF Weekender...that was recorded before the 2024 WTF weekender. It all gets very confusing Nothing confusing about our guest and main event though as Rob chats to the amazing Gem Strawford. We talk community, pacing, m…
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Series 14 Episode 12: Something for the weekend(er)
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It's Thursday and you know what that means... The last stop before the WTF weekender and we have a packed one The injury table is back, as we all celebrate, and are in no way jealous, of Matts amazing sub 19 Parkrun PB this past weekend. Educating Lou rolls on, with a chat about keeping easy runs easy and then its another Emmaless Parkrun segment a…
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It's Monday and you know what that means... Rob sits down with the awesome Jack Goodwin to find out all about his journey We talk about his life in the army, adapting to civilian life, how his relationship with running has evolved over the years and phases of his life and his epic 2024 Megathon challenge, an epic 15 marathon mountain all in the nam…
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MFR 159: Six Activities to Add to Track Workouts to Make Them More Fun and More Effective
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While a good track workout is always effective, adding other activities between sets will magnify the impact and make speed workouts more fun. As a result, you're likely to be more consistent with speed training and benefit more from it. In this episode, you'll discover how to gradually incorporate balance, plyometric, and agility exercises into th…
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It's Thursday and you know what that means... The lads are back from Poznan and we have an action packed show to catch you up on. The injury table is back, we chat about the power of giving this mental health awareness week and Lou and JP launch a somewhat chaotic new segment - Educating Lou Plus Ben is Emma-less but has been international Parkrunn…
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Series 14 Episode 9: Sam Hitchmough
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It's Monday and you know what that means This week, the first lady of Fartlek sits down with Rob for an in-depth (and trust us - it is in-depth) chat We talk to the excellent Sam Hitchmough, from her sporty youth, to trauma and depression, to finding running, to coping with grief. The gloves are off and we are going in deep. Please be aware of the …
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It's Thursday and you know what that means... The gang (minus Matt) are back for another action packed community episode. Catch up with how Rob, Lou and JP are getting on in a new segment, aptly dubbed 'The Injury Table'. Ben and Emma jump on to tell us all about South Manchester parkrun then its time for a roll call and plug for our upcoming weeke…
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Series 14 Episode 7: Spring Marathons? - Completed it mate!
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It's Thursday and you know what that means... The awesome foursome are back to talk about the next step post Spring marathons and touch on the huge spike of ballot applications to London 2025 Then Ben and Emma jump on to tell us all about their parkrun adventures and Bens exploits at Newport marathon this weekend and we have a roll call and a very …
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It’s Monday and you what that means... Another awesome guest episode as Rob sits down with Callum Elson, international athlete and coach who just so happens to be in the midst of his first major injury setback. We talk about his journey into running, how he is coping with being on the shelf and 'The Distance Project' - a YouTube channel/brand that …
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Learn all about classic track workouts and the variety of ways they can be structured to meet any runner's training goals. All speedwork can be broken down into two categories, short speedwork, usually done on a track, a combination of repeats, intervals, and sets, and longer speedwork done on roads In this episode, discover the near infinite ways …
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It's Thursday and you know what that means... ''Its all about Lou, it's all about Lou baby!'' With London Marathon in the bag, we take a look back at the weekends antics, especially how a certain co-host got on in her inaugural marathon Plus Ben is Emmaless as he tells us all about his latest parkrun adventures and we have a big smoke themed roll c…
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It’s Monday and you what that means... With spring marathons in the bag, we are turning our attention to the trails and talking to the excellent Paul Breen. Paul talks about his own running journey and how it quite literally saved his life but also how he turned his own passion into Gert Lush events, a race company with a difference. We talk backya…
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Series 14 Episode 3: Cheer Squad ASSEMBLE
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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 …
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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 Lon…
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Series 14 Episode 1: The Phantom of the Parkrun
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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…
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MFR 157: Speedwork, how and when to incorporate speedwork into your running training
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To get faster or stronger or even to build endurance, every experienced runner needs speedwork. This is the first of a series of episodes on speedwork for runners, what is a speedworkout, who should do it, how to add it to your running schedule, how often, types of speed training, how to maximize benefits, and what not to do.…
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Series 13 Episode 19: The Broken Roll Call
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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…
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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 t…
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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 we…
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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…
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Series 13 Episode 15: Making pretty graphs
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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 th…
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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, organis…
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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 r…
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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 cha…
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Series 13 Episode 11: Running with Family
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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 s…
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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 …
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Series 13 Episode 9: A third of the way through
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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+ …
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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 …
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Series 13 Episode 7: How do you fuel your race?
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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…
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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 …
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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 Park…
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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, tack…
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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 M…
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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…
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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, cov…
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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…
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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 (c…
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Series 12 Episode 8: Richard Casement
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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 2…
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It's Thursday and you know what that means.... We are joined by the excellent Carla Moseley who sits down with Rob to give us a well rounded view of the whole running package. Carla talks about her own journey as well as the Moves Community. Matt is away again so JP joins Rob to talk about their weeks in running as well as a run down of the Alton T…
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Series 12 Episode 6: Sian Longthorpe
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It's Thursday and you know what that means.... Sian Longthorpe sits down with Rob to talk about what running means to her as well, her impressive running journey and how running is for everyone Matt is back to (very poorly) reveal some plans for 2024 as well as a preview of the upcoming Alton Towers meet up. Ben and Emma talk Parkrun and help to su…
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It's Thursday and you know what that means.... Rob chats with the awesome Ben Lockett who shares his running story as well as the conception and (continued) rise of Twisted Running. Matt is away this week so JP joins Rob to talk about their week and a few subtle hints to a packed 2024 for the Fartlek Family. Ben and Emma talk Parkrun and Ben shares…
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