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| Series 19 Episode 18: The Long Goodbye | 30 Apr 2026 | 02:25:43 | |
It's Thursday and you know what that means For the final time ever - join us for a brand new episode of the What The Fartlek Podcast There will be voices you're used to, some you haven't heard in a while and some that are brand new but we all wanted our chance to say goodbye and thank you and share our memories of 6 years of WTF and the incredible Fartlek Family Community The podcast is done but the love lives on - and we can't wait to make new memories with you all in the coming months and years Fartlek Family 4 life! Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 19 Episode 17: Mr 3:14 | 23 Apr 2026 | 01:00:12 | |
Its Thursday and you know what that means - the penultimate episode of the series and in fact the podcast has a theme and that theme, whether you like it or not is Mathew Taylor Yes that's right, Tiny Joe Wicks makes it all about him and his sub 3:15 achievement whilst not acknowledging a single other person who ran Manchester this weekend Then, if that wasn't enough there's another Matt themed twist in the parkrun segment as we talk to Ben and Emma for the second to last time about their parkrun adventures and the conclusion of the parkrun cup 2026 Finally a big good luck to everyone running London this weekend - including our very own JP and Pol who are raising money for Make A Wish - if you can help get them to their target please do using the link below https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/polly-pickup Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 19 Episode 16: What's the worst that could happen | 16 Apr 2026 | 00:50:46 | |
Its Thursday and you know what that means Marathon season is upon us so we find out all about Matt and Bens week before Manchester which is coming up this Sunday and talk about pacing plans for 2026 Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 19 Episode 15: Castaway | 09 Apr 2026 | 00:56:10 | |
Its Thursday and you know what that means Marathon countdown is on - as is the countdown to end of the podcast and the lads go slightly off the wall as Matt has some questionable techniques for starting fires Then its parkrun with Ben (not Emma) this week and a quick look ahead at the final of the parkrun cup Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 19 Episode 14: Boggy Bottom | 02 Apr 2026 | 00:58:55 | |
Its Thursday and you know what that means Following last weeks announcement we are into the final run of Fartleky Fun and we have another packed show to start the last tour! Matt and John tell us about their progress to Manchester and London and we get under the skin of who they (and probably a lot of other people might be feeling right now) Then its parkrun time - Bemma join us to talk about Wakefield Thorns before we announce the final of the Parkrun Cup 2026 Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 19 Episode 13: The Ballad of Little Matty Cox | 26 Mar 2026 | 01:17:12 | |
Its Thursday and you know what that means A big week in the history of the WTF story as we have a big announcement about the future of the show and the community Aside from that there is an unusually large amount of actual running chat as the boy approach the final weeks of spring marathon training. We also talk about marathon shoe rotation tips and the prospect of London going to 2 days Then its parkrun time as Ben joins us along with a special guest - Jack Freeman comes along to talk about his hometown parkrun of Carlisle parkrun Mopeth. And then there is a HUGE (well actually below average height) twist in the semi finals of the parkrun cup Lots to listen out for this week! Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 19 Episode 12: Coyote Ugly | 19 Mar 2026 | 00:47:02 | |
Its Thursday and you know what means Rob has taken a break from an extensive skin care routine to vent about his midlife crisis throughout another episode of Fartleky Fun. No Matt this week, so Botox Betty and JP sit down to catch up on a lack of running Mojo and talk about Paris' latest venture into environmentally friendly race logistics - going receptacle free at the recent semi de Paris Then its Parkrun Cup time as Bemma join us rot discuss the live from Tuesday and the upcoming semi finals as well as a local Tour de Parkrun at Millhouses where they were joined by a couple of co-hosts Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 19 Episode 11: Old Pencil Bum | 12 Mar 2026 | 00:48:59 | |
Its Thursday and you know what that means More fartleky nonsense as we see how the lads are getting on with marathon training as we approach peak week and the miles keep creeping up. Plus there's plenty of time to talk about no cut 2026 and how everyone seems to be following Matts trend setting headband look (trademark pending) And of course we have an update from the first week of the quarter final of the parkrun cup and tour de parkrun 2026 rolls on as Ben and Emma join us to talk about their most recent trip to the North East Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 19 Episode 10: Drink Responsibly | 05 Mar 2026 | 00:46:54 | |
Its Thursday and you know what that means That lads are back for more Fartlkey Fun as we enter March and are officially in the month before Marathon season. We find out how Ben, Matt and JP are all getting on with their respective training blocks on the road to 26.2 as well how JPs fundraising antics for Make A Wish is going following their excellent event last weekend. Rob is hungover - and hasn't run much as a result Then its parkrun cupdate time as we head into the quarter finals alongside a solo look back from Mr Stittle on his latest entry to the Tour de Parkrun 2026 Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 19 Episode 9: Knickerbocker Glory | 26 Feb 2026 | 00:46:53 | |
Its Thursday and you know what that means After JP and Ben smashed the podcast last week, the original gruesome twosome are back as Rob and Matt catch up on no cut 2026, running and Matts extra curricular activities whilst Donna has been away in Portugal Then its a packed parkrun section as Ben jumps on with the lads for Parkrun Cup 2026 update as the first knockout round rolls on and then some very special guests come on to add another name to the Tour de Parkrun 2026. Get involved with Pol and JP's charity raffle - £1 per strip, donations HERE Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 19 Episode 8: The Dynamic Duo | 19 Feb 2026 | 00:36:33 | |
It’s….Thursday and you know what that means.... JP and Ben step into the breach as widespread unavailability hits the WTF team. They talk about their weeks in running as well as a Parkrun themed 'Deal or No Deal'. Ben gives us the rundown at Stretford Parkrun, with some impressive scores across the board - where will it rank in Tour De Parkrun 2026? The final 16 of the Parkrun Cup has been decided as Ben takes us through the highlights from the final week of the group stages. Get involved with Pol and JP's charity raffle - £1 per strip, donations HERE Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 19 Episode 7: The Third Witch | 12 Feb 2026 | 01:03:10 | |
It’s….Thursday and you know what that means.... 'No Cut 2026' is in full flow as the lads talk about Matt's worryingly fast hair growth (and his new Alice band). Pendle Way in a Day is in the diary for 2027 and the lads talk about getting that third star (well, swimming patch with a witch on it) Parkrun Cup enters the final week of the group stage so Bemma are here to review the standings as the excitement kicks up a notch. Ben also talks about his solo visit to Heritage Coastal Path Parkrun (Mr yellow shorts was there, but Emma wasn't) Get involved with Pol and JP's charity raffle - £1 per strip, donations HERE Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 19 Episode 6: Captive Orca | 05 Feb 2026 | 00:53:32 | |
It’s….Thursday and you know what that means.... We kick off this week's show with an update on 'No Cut 2026' - as the lads embark on a year with no haircuts and *spoiler alert* it's going worse for one person than the other two. We also round up our weeks before heading over for some Parkrun chat We have a special guest joining Ben for a Tour de Parkrun 2026 and then it's a roundup of week 4 of the Parkrun Cup Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 19 Episode 5: Hybrid Rockstars | 29 Jan 2026 | 01:05:26 | |
It’s….Thursday and you know what that means.... Something a little bit different this week (and some familiarity of course as well) as we chat to our Hybrid Rockstars. Fresh off the back of their first doubles outing at Hyrox - JP is joined by our own McPaul to tell us all about the experience Then its an international tour de parkrun 2026 as Ben joins us to tell us all about Bushy, Dublin. After that it's Parkun cupdate as week 3 is complete and in the bag with the league tables hotting up And finally - the lads talk fundraising for JP and Pol's upcoming Make A Wish fundraiser and it's going to be a hairy experience! Worth a fiver right - you can donate HERE Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 19 Episode 4: Downsizing | 22 Jan 2026 | 01:09:15 | |
It’s….Thursday and you know what that means.... Series 19 episode 4 is here for your audible pleasure, with more Fartleky nonsense than ever! Double deal or no deal this week as Rob gets the tables turned on him and asked the important question! Then it's time to find out how the group stages are going in the Parkrun Cup at the end of week 2 before Ben and Emma sit down to tell us all about their visit to Princes Parkrun Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 19 Episode 3: Fight Club | 15 Jan 2026 | 00:55:16 | |
It’s….Thursday and you know what that means....
Then we catch up with Ben and Emma to get Parkrun Cup updates after an icy week one and hear all about Ben’s visit to Southport for the second stop on Tour de Parkrun 2026. Many thanks as always to Protein Rebel for supporting the Cup, whathefartlek will get you 15% off at checkout so have a look at their range now Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 19 Episode 2: Tour de Parkrun 2026 | 08 Jan 2026 | 00:58:36 | |
It’s….Thursday and you know what that means.... After their triumphant return last week, the gang are back at it - well, back to their usual tricks with Matt and JP only turning up for half of the show! The lads do, however, talk about their consistent start to 2026 and their plans for the coming weeks and months. Bemma are reunited and talk about their recent Parkrun (with a new scoring criteria) as well as the rules, format and participants in the Parkrun Cup 2026 Are you ready for the Parkrun cup? Let the games begin.... Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 19 Episode 1: It's Been a While | 01 Jan 2026 | 00:58:00 | |
It's been a while, but - It’s….Thursday and you know what that means.... Due to overwhelming public demand (upwards of 10 people), the What the Fartlek Podcast is BACK for a new series. The lads are a few beers deep and together, in the same room, to bring the usual brand of nonsense back for a nineteenth time! An Emma-less Bemma, so, basically, Ben is here to preview Parkrun cup and an insight into a slight revamp to the Parkrun segment of the show WE ARE BACK - Have you missed us? Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| From The Vault - A Christmas Mega-sode | 16 Dec 2025 | 03:11:52 | |
Its Tuesday and you know what that means With Series 19 of the What The Fartlek podcast landing on 01/01/26 we thought we would get back into the swing with a bumper look back at five years of Fartlek Join Rob as he talks us through five of his favourite guest interviews since we launched back in October 2020. Every guest has been incredible and inspirational but these stand out as key moments in the evolution of What The Fartlek and what the podcast was all about Let us know what you think and any memories of your favourite WTF guests and moments Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 18 Episode 10: His Name is Garth | 17 Jul 2025 | 01:42:26 | |
It’s….Thursday and you know what that means.... For the last time in Series 18 it's time for some Fartlek Fun and we are finishing off with a deep cut (read: it's a long episode) The gang sit down with Fartlek Family mainstays and more importantly Rasselbock pacer extraordinaires Paul and Lee to talk about last week's 2nd annual Rasselbock Marathon and Half marathon. Eric and the gang put on an incredible event and we had a blast dissecting it with pals! Then we have a bit of Jack’s elite corner before Ben and Emma take us off on a magical mystery tour to some international parkrun tourism including a Castle, a new pal and some carbon shoes, before Lou has a look back Then it's the main event - for the last time in 2025, it's our Most Miles Wins results. With just 41 miles in it, and fancy dress like Neil Marshall in the bag - who is taking away the prize of MMW 2025 Champion? Team Lou or Team Matt? Thank you again to Protein Rebel for their support of Most Miles Wins - don’t forget whatthefartlek15 for 15% off at checkout And that's it - another series done, another community challenge done. We are looking forward to a bit of time off, some epic community summer events coming up including pacing in Leeds and our annual weekender in Sheffield - if you would like to get involved in our motley crew, just let us know May your runs forever be runderful, always be excellent to each other, be kind or be quiet - and we will see you in S19! Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 18 Episode 9: The Stealth Drop | 08 Jul 2025 | 01:09:16 | |
It’s….Th…uesday and you know what that means.... A stealth drop of an episode, coming at ya like Cleopatra! That's right, with the penultimate week of Most Miles Wins done, we wanted to share the results as soon as possible to give everyone that extra umph to go out there and smash week 8 for their team, and trust us, it's worth the umph! Thank you, as always, to Protein Rebel for supporting the competition - don’t forget whatthefartlek15 for 15% off site wide! Plus parkrun with Bemma heads North East, as the cowell club cuties take an entourage of Fartlek Family to Hamsterly Forest for Ben’s 200th venue celebration. We also have a Lou’s look back, Jack’s Elite Corner and we might have just formed the most entertaining Hyrox due in the history of the universe Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 18 Episode 8: The Lost Episode | 03 Jul 2025 | 01:25:43 | |
It's Thursday and you know what that means.... This week's episode is made in cahoots with the guys at Brrheato once again! Use code WTF for 10% off at checkout We have guests a plenty this week the gang are joined by McPaul to tell us all about his experience at Round Sheffield Run this weekend, plus Rob sits down with Fartlek Family OG Jo Hammond to hear all about her CoppaTrek, raising money for the amazing CoppaFeel Plus Jack is back with his elite corner, Bemma headed out wilson hunting for parkrun this week at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School parkrun and Lou’s look back continues to scour the internet for inspiration groups and people - this week she tells us all about Boxwave and the work they are doing in their community. Then its main event time - Most Miles Wins week 6 is in the bag, Have Team Matt closed the gap further or have Team Lou got back on top (that's what she said) - thank you as always to the dreamboats at Protein Rebel for supporting the challenge
Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 18 Episode 7: The Hyrox Paradox | 26 Jun 2025 | 01:10:56 | |
It's Thursday and you know what that means.... We are teaming up with Protein Rebel once again to bring you this episode - look out for their running festival on 05/07 and don’t forget to use code whatthefartlek15 for 15% if you are on the hunt for goodies on their website No Matt this week, but Rob, Lou and JP are back to talk about their weeks in running, looking forward to Rasselbock Marathon later in the month and continue the Hyrox argument. Jack has a brief elite corner then Ben and Emma join us to talk about the sights and delights of Watergrove Parkrun Then its main event time - Most Miles Wins Week 5 results - have Team Lou re-established a lead or are Team Matt closing the gap further?! Then Lou has a look back and we get out of here! Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 18 Episode 6: That Grunting Noise | 19 Jun 2025 | 01:17:53 | |
It's Thursday and you know what that means.... We have passed the halfway point in the series, but we aren’t slowing down and we have teamed up again with the gang at Twisted Running to bring you more Fartleky fun Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what exactly is going to end up being discussed in how's your week! From MC duties to Hyrox hatred to some rather niche fetishes, Rob, Matt, Lou and JP look back at their week in running (technically speaking) Jack is back for another elite corner and then Ben and Emma join us following a trip to the seaside to tell us all about Sowerby Parkrun Then, the big one! Week 4 results for Most Miles Wins. Has Team Lou extended the lead or is Team Matt back in the race?! More importantly, how many people drew Strava cocks last week? As always a huge thank you to Protein Rebel for supporting us on this challenge! We finish with Lou’s look back as she sifts through IG to find inspirational stories from spring marathon season - this week shining a light on the amazing work done by another amazing person from the running world Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 18 Episode 5: Chasing Rainbows | 12 Jun 2025 | 01:15:21 | |
It's Thursday and you know what that means.... This weeks episode is coming art you in partnership if with the amazing guys at Enertor! Make sure you check them out and don’t forget code WHATTHEFARTLEK for 15% off Another action packed episode this week with a very special guest, the amazing Laura Blackwell joins us for a chat about last weekend’s RAINBOW RUN, the third annual team up between We are Fearless and Rasselbock, bringing good vibes and big colours to Sherwood Pines. Plus Ben and Emma head to Pontefract for their 5k fix, Jack has an Elite Corner and Lou has a look back before we give you the Week 3 results from Most Miles Wins, supported as always by our pals at Protein Rebel. Have Team Lou extended their lead or can Team Matt claw it back? Does Matt know what is going on? Answers to these questions and more are only a chaotic click away - available now wherever you get your podcasts Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 18 Episode 4: Here Dicky Dicky | 05 Jun 2025 | 01:14:55 | |
It's Thursday and you know what that means.... We are back from celebrating the Taylor nuptials this past weekend with an action packed podcast for your audible pleasure. This weeks episode is brought to you in partnership with the amazing team at Bear Active We have a look back at our week in running, alongside a smattering of stories about Matt’s special weekend. Then its off to Jack's Elite Corner and Parkrun with Bemma as they headed to Vicar Water County Parkrun Then its on to the main event - after a ‘tight as tight can be’ week one there is daylight between the teams at the end of week 2, but who has pulled out (that's what she said) in front as we get a quarter of the way through the competition. Plus we have some goodies up for grabs from our pals at Protein Rebel for our week 2 challenge participants, a word on Ross Barkley nonsense this week and an announcement for week 4 that would make Ron Jeremy blush…I am sorry (Rob) Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 18 Episode 3: Week 1 in the bag | 29 May 2025 | 01:08:24 | |
It's Thursday and you know what that means.... This week's episode, brought to you alongside our friends at Brrheato, might be Mattless but it's still action packed. Rob is joined by Lou and JP to talk about our weeks in running, Lou has a big Cardiff announcement, JP has a big London announcement and we hype up the MASSIVE raffle currently live raising money for Citizens Advice Rotherham & District which you can still get tickets for now. Jack joins us for a somewhat rambly Elite Corner and then Ben and Emma get involved in an exciting part 2! We have a look back at 2 separate parkruns as Ben and Emma travelled separately this week due to Ben’s trip to Wembley to watch Dem Blades. So you get 2 for the price of 1 as we take a look at Nostell and University of Northampton Parkruns - plus an open invite for this weekend for anyone who may be in the Sheffield area for a certain wedding as the gang are heading to Vicar Water Country Parkrun And then the main event, Most Miles Wins week 1 results and it is tight (thats what she said). Hear the results, the stats and an announcement for the week 3 challenge that you’re gonna LOVE And of course there is time for a Lou’s Look back as she continues to look for inspiring stories coming out of spring marathons! This week we are in Manchester and discussing some 'hypetacular' exploits on course Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 18 Episode 2: Pacing, protein and Pete | 22 May 2025 | 01:13:11 | |
It's Thursday and you know what that means.... S18 Ep2 is here and this week we are teaming up with our pals at Protein Rebel to bring you an action packed and incredibly unorganised episode of the What The Fartlek Podcast We are joined by Fartlek Family OG and all round lovely bloke, Pete Marshall as he looks back at our first Southern foray into the world of Pacing with RunThrough at Olympic Park 5k & 10k this past week alongside our new friends at Thamesmead Running Club Pete also tells us all about this week's partner, Protein Rebel, for whom he is, of course, an ambassador. What is all the fuss about? Well tune in to hear about it. We also look ahead to the Protein Rebel Running Festival, hosted alongside the lads at Couch 2 Coached landing in July. Lou Looks Back again - a new segment returns for the second week as Lou has been scouring the web for inspiring stories coming out of Spring Marathon season, and this week tells us all about the incredible feats for 12in12an supporting Anthony Nolan in memory of her late husband. Check out this amazing story - we hope you don’t mind the tag Jack’s Elite Corner returns - Jack is sporting a sexy new mullet and running incredibly quick times, but the segment isn’t about him, it's about the awesome athletes at the elite end of running. Then of course its on to Bemma and parkrun chat - this week they joined some familiar fartlek family faces to check out Tamworth Castle Gardens parkrun - is it worth a visit? Well tune in to find out! And we finish with our first look at Most Miles Wins 2025 - Team Captains Matt and Lou give updates that are as in depth and educational as you would expect, Rob flaps at an accent and we reveal the Week 2 challenge criteria. Told you it was a long one! Available now wherever you get your pods Tell a pal Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 18 Episode 1: Captains - READY, Spreadsheets - Ready? | 15 May 2025 | 01:18:13 | |
It's Thursday and you know what that means.... We are back with a bang for a whole new series of Fartleky fun with a community focus. Its a stacked episode this week so here is what you can expect: Rob ran the 2nd annual Chris Lam 5 miler this past weekend - we kick off our brand new race review segment with a look back at a great event put on by Widnes Running Club It's Mental Health Awareness week and this year the focus is community so we talk about what that means to the podcast and our Fartlek Family whilst also launching the 2025 Most Miles Wins competition Lou Looks Back is another new segment for this series as Lou has delved into social media to find some inspirational runners from London and Manchester 2025 to try and shine a little light on their story, their cause and their heroics. This week we have a look at the amazing work done by Ceri Menai-Davis - we hope you don’t mind the tag! And of course Ben and Emma are back to talk about their parkrun exploits. 4 venues since they’ve been a way with some belters in there as they recap their Saturday morning 5k fix at Preston, Pendle and Vermuyden Way along with a spot of volunteering at old favourite Hillsborough This weeks episode is brought to you in partnership with our pals at Twisted Running Don’t forget to give us a share and a follow, ratings and reviews appreciated and let us know what you think of the new format - available now wherever you get your pods 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 nonsense all year round Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 17 Episode 10: Meg Stevens | 17 Apr 2025 | 02:03:16 | |
It's Thursday and you know what that means.... For the last time in Series 17 its time for some What The Fartlek goodness and we round out the series with a bumper Spring Marathon Special Ahead of running London marathon next weekend, we are joined by the excellent Meg Stevens. She talks about her experience at the big one in 2023, her fundraising exploits for her 2025 entry and all about her running journey as well in a sit down with Rob all the way from sunny Spain Also, Jacks elite corner looks to Boston and London for the elites, Bemma join us for not only Parkrun chat, but the final of the Parkrun cup 2025 results and a lowdown of the best Parkruns to visit if you are in London or Manchester for the marathons next week The gang also look back on their experiences and memories of the big UK spring marathons and we have a very important announcement about the future of the podcast 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 nonsense all year round Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 17 Episode 9: The final two | 10 Apr 2025 | 00:59:10 | |
It's Thursday and you know what that means.... The penultimate episode of series 17 is here and its crammed full of fartleky fun. We take a look back at Drayton Manor 5k & 10k where we joined some of our amazing community to pace for our pals at RunThrough. Ben tells us all about Goole Parkrun and we announce the finalists for this years Parkrun cup as the semi finals draw to a close Plus Jack has an elite corner to tell us about and we have huge announcements about our series finale and our plans for a summer community challenge 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 nonsense all year round Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 17 Episode 8: Turkey Rain | 03 Apr 2025 | 00:57:39 | |
It's Thursday and you know what that means....
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 nonsense all year round Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 17 Episode 7: Mindful Miles | 27 Mar 2025 | 00:58:15 | |
It's Thursday and you know what that means.... No guest this week so its just you, the gang and some running themed fun! We catch up with Lou about her inaugural ‘Mens Mindful Mile’ this past week and encourage everyone to get involved today for the second iteration! Then we have a huge Parkrun chat, Ben and Emma have been on their adventures again and are here to tell us all about it plus the quarter finals of the Parkrun cup are in the bag, so its time to announce the winners and draw the semi finals…and trust us, you don’t want to miss it! Plus Jack and his elite corner are back for another round up from the elite end of the sport and we have a fair few laughs along the way 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 nonsense all year round Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 17 Episode 6: Sheffield Business Runners | 20 Mar 2025 | 01:25:13 | |
It's Thursday and you know what that means.... This week, our main event is a sit down with the Sheffield Business Runners as Rob is joined by Hannah, James and Sam to talk all about their community, its origin and their big plans for 2025. A great chat with some really inspiring people doing good things for their local area! Matt is on lates so Ben and Emma jump on with the gang from the start as we talk about pacing at RunThrough Drayton Manor 5k & 10k in April, Jack joins us for elite corner and we have a big update on the Parkrun cup quarter finals week 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 nonsense all year round Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 17 Episode 5: Dan Wilson | 13 Mar 2025 | 01:43:49 | |
It's Thursday and you know what that means.... Matt is back and recovered from his stag do disease to join Rob and JP for a catch up on all things running. Plus Jack's elite corner and Ben and Emma are reunited for a trip to Macclesfield Parkrun as well as a Parkrun cup round of 16 and quarter final draw update. Then it's onto the main event - Rob sits down with the absolutely delightful Dan Wilson. We talk all things ultras, community and mental health in a really honest conversation with a superstar of a human 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 nonsense all year round Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 17 Episode 4: Kirsty Beck | 06 Mar 2025 | 01:36:43 | |
It's Thursday and you know what that means.... The hangover is real as the boys (minus Matt) and Lou recover from a raucous weekender in Skegness. We talk a bit about our week in running before heading straight into the main event, a chat with the awesome Kirsty Beck Kirsty talks openly and honestly about her weight loss journey and how she was able to channel grief into positivity and achieve amazing running feats. Plus its a Parkrun double, as Ben and Emma ran separately this week, and we have a Parkrun cup update from the first week of the round of 16 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 nonsense all year round Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 17 Episode 3: Jess Blakemore | 27 Feb 2025 | 02:07:05 | |
It's Thursday and you know what that means.... A BUMPER edition of the What The Fartlek Podcast is back and it is headlined by a chat with family. Rob sits down with the incomparable Jess Blakemore to talk Couch 2 5k to Ultra, community and mental health as well as everything in between. Plus the Parkun cup group stage has come to a close - hear the final standings and who has progressed to the last 16. Also a cheeky easter egg at the end - that's right it's the round of 16 draw (and it went as well as you could imagine). Huge thank you to BrrHeato for their continued support We hear some facts about Mansfield, Jack’s Elite Corner is back and Matt is getting very nervous about his stag do this weekend. What more could you want 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 nonsense all year round Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 17 Episode 2: The Next Goal | 20 Feb 2025 | 01:07:23 | |
It's Thursday and you know what that means.... Series 17 of the What The Fartlek podcast rolls on and it's another action packed episode full of our usual nonsense and a little bit of running. We round up how our weeks have been, as we all look to rebuild towards the next goal. Plus Jack is back with a world record to talk about in Elite corner. Then it's time for the latest Parkrun chat with Ben and Emma as they visit Chatterton Hall - and Matt is tasked with another project There is also a parkrun cup update and we talk about what 2025 has in store for the podcast and the community 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 nonsense all year round Make sure you keep up to date on all our goings-on, upcoming events and latest episode details by signing up to our BRAND NEW NEWSLETTER Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 17 Bonus Episode: Parkrun Bonus Bonanza | 15 Feb 2025 | 01:33:50 | |
Its Saturday and you know what that means.... A very special bonus episode to kick off Series 17 launch week for all you Parkrun enthusiasts out there as our own Parkrun Power Couple sit down with Rob to give you the lowdown on 10 weeks of 5k antics from the off season. From bridges, to movie sets, foreign countries to….St Helens, this special look back on 2 months of parkrun exploits has it all! Parking, scenery, breakfast spots and beyond, whatever tickles your Parkrun pickle, you’ll find it inside this 90 minute blast of Bemma goodness 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 nonsense all year round Make sure you keep up to date on all our goings-on, upcoming events and latest episode details by signing up to our BRAND NEW NEWSLETTER Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 17 Episode 1: Perils of Pendle | 13 Feb 2025 | 01:24:54 | |
It's Thursday and you know what that means.... The worlds most unorganised running podcast is back for a fifth year and a 17th series and we’ve got a lot to catch up on The boys (and Lou) take a look back at Pendle Way in a Day and a look forward at 2025 running goals Jack, quite frankly phones in a new series of Elite Corner and Ben and Emma join us for a review of Melton Mowbray parkrun, a very important parkrun cupdate and a look back at our 2024 charity of the year - Bluebell Wood 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 nonsense all year round Make sure you keep up to date on all our goings-on, upcoming events and latest episode details by signing up to our BRAND NEW NEWSLETTER Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 16 Episode 12: Looking back | 12 Dec 2024 | 01:13:16 | |
It's Thursday and you know what that means.... For the last time in series 16 and in 2024 its the most unorganised running podcast in all the land - comin at ya like Cleopatra Rob, JP, Ben and Lou take a walk down memory lane in this community themed episode, touching on some of our fave events from the year and looking forward to 2025 Then it’s frankly gets even more ridiculous than normal! See you next year ❤️ 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 nonsense all year round Make sure you keep up to date on all our goings-on, upcoming events and latest episode details by signing up to our BRAND NEW NEWSLETTER Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 16 Episode 11: Squirrelling away | 05 Dec 2024 | 01:11:44 | |
It's Thursday and you know what that means.... The penultimate episode of Series 16 is here and it’s packed full of the usual nonsense and, as always, descends into utter chaos We talk Pendle training, poorly parkruns, pre wedding elite corners, Percy Pud themed roll calls, pronunciation perils and pterodactyls Get it in your ears now 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 nonsense all year round Make sure you keep up to date on all our goings-on, upcoming events and latest episode details by signing up to our BRAND NEW NEWSLETTER Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 16 Episode 10: Who Invited This Guy | 28 Nov 2024 | 00:52:35 | |
It's Thursday and you know what that means.... A skeleton crew this week as Matt and Lou are away from desk but Rob and JP are still on hand, talking Pendle training and bringing the roll call vibes Plus Ben and Emma have an exciting announcement for 2024, tune in to hear exactly what before the official announcement this evening Jacks elite corner is back after his 42nd stag do concluded, as we are now just 2 episodes away from a Christmas break 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 nonsense all year round Make sure you keep up to date on all our goings-on, upcoming events and latest episode details by signing up to our BRAND NEW NEWSLETTER Subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 16 Episode 9: The List | 21 Nov 2024 | 01:19:48 | |
It's Thursday and you know what that means.... This week starts wonderfully, as we turn the structure upside down open with Ben and Emma telling us all about their latest parkrun adventures! Then, to be frank, it descends into utter chaos Lou and JP join Rob and Matt for a 45 minute segment that we think included a roll call and a good news story and possibly a bit about Alton Towers - it’s all a bit of a blur If you make it to the end - we salute you. Caterpillar butterfly 🐛 🦋 Oh and let us know your list…. 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 nonsense all year roun Make sure you keep up to date on all our goings-on, upcoming events and latest episode details by signing up to our BRAND NEW NEWSLETTER Make sure you subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 16 Episode 8: You’re doing all the work | 14 Nov 2024 | 00:52:24 | |
It's Thursday and you know what that means.... Another Mattless episode this week but the rest of the gang are here for an action packed hour of running fun We talk Pendle training, Alton Towers weekender and Lou’s mojo coming back Plus an underwhelming parkrun for Ben and Emma, Jacks back with the Elites and a mini roll call to finish us off (that’s what she said) 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 nonsense all year roun Make sure you keep up to date on all our goings-on, upcoming events and latest episode details by signing up to our BRAND NEW NEWSLETTER Make sure you subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 16 Episode 7: Actual Running Chat | 07 Nov 2024 | 01:07:45 | |
It's Thursday and you know what that means.... Another action packed instalment of What The Fartlek podcast and we actually talk about running for once Lou’s back with the lads for a whistle stop tour covering Influencer controversy, a new World Major, kicking off Ultra training, looking ahead to Alton Towers weekend and, as expected, getting distracted and talking about our favourite films Plus Jack is back to tell us all about New York marathon and Ben and Emma deep dive into a life changing parkrun experience this past weekend 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 nonsense all year round Make sure you keep up to date on all our goings-on, upcoming events and latest episode details by signing up to our BRAND NEW NEWSLETTER Make sure you subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 16 Episode 6: Too Ghoul for School | 31 Oct 2024 | 00:55:05 | |
It's Thursday and you know what that means.... Time for a spooky Halloween special and we have an action packed one in store for you all 1 (ahaha) we talk about a brilliant weekend pacing in Macclesfield 2 (ahaha) Rob starts to panic about Pendle Way in a Day in February 3 (ahaha) Jack looks ahead to New York marathon in elite corner 4 (ahaha) Bemma join us to talk about their visit to the big smoke for parkrun and we finish with a roll call 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 nonsense all year round Make sure you keep up to date on all our goings-on, upcoming events and latest episode details by signing up to our BRAND NEW NEWSLETTER Make sure you subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 16 Episode 5: Pigeon Legs | 24 Oct 2024 | 01:00:32 | |
It's Thursday and you know what that means.... Yorkshire marathon is top of the agenda this week as the gang look back at a great weekend in God’s own country Plus we look ahead to our last pacing event of the year, as we take over RunThrough Macclesfield Running Festival Jacks been on ANOTHER stag do but he survived to bring us a new ‘elite corner’ plus Bemma are at full strength to tell us all about Forest Rec parkrun And of course we wrapped things up with a Roll Call and a Good News Story 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 nonsense all year round Make sure you keep up to date on all our goings-on, upcoming events and latest episode details by signing up to our BRAND NEW NEWSLETTER Make sure you subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 16 Episode 4: Girls Really Run | 17 Oct 2024 | 01:32:21 | |
It's Thursday and you know what that means.... The gang have gotten a facelift. Matt and Lou have been relegated from the opening segment and Ben and Emma join Rob and JP for a full episode of fun In the main event we welcome the excellent Justine and Vicky to the podcast - the girls behind ‘girlsreallyrun’ on IG. We talk about their own amazing running journeys, how they met and how they’re taking over social media with impeccable dance moves Plus we chat about our latest community group, the WTF Weight Loss Club, Jack reflects on an epic Chicago marathon and we look ahead to York this weekend Bemma also tell us all about Crewe parkrun antics from this past weekend and we finish with a roll call and a good news story 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 nonsense all year round Make sure you keep up to date on all our goings-on, upcoming events and latest episode details by signing up to our BRAND NEW NEWSLETTER Make sure you subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||
| Series 16 Episode 3: Mental Health Matters | 10 Oct 2024 | 01:08:57 | |
It's Thursday and you know what that means.... Episode 3 is live and available for your listening ear hole pleasure and its a jam packed affair! Today marks World Mental Health Day 2024 and our very own McPaulie stops by to talk about his experience training to become a Mental Health First Aider with our old pal Oly Newton of Run4YourMind and LightsOn fame Plus, Jack is back for a Cardiff themed elite corner and we look forward to Cardiff 2025 in an un-elite corner. Ben stops by for a whistlestop review of Darlington parkrun and Paulie sticks around for Roll Call and Good News Story of the week. 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 nonsense all year round Make sure you keep up to date on all our goings-on, upcoming events and latest episode details by signing up to our BRAND NEW NEWSLETTER Make sure you subscribe, rate, review and checkout our social media channels: Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com Music by: Graham Lindley Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk | |||