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Series 16 Episode 1: Back with some good news
Season 16 · Episode 1
jeudi 26 septembre 2024 • Duration 01:20:34
It's Thursday and you know what that means.....
After an action packed summer (in real life) a Lou-less gang are back together for SERIES 16 of the podcast.
The lads talk Berlin, being serenaded whilst running and how boring our own documentary might be.
We debut a new segment, Jack Penfold's Elite Corner
The Stittles get a new nickname and catch us up on their Parkrun exploits from the close season.
Last but certainly not least, Matt brings a new (old) roll call song out for a new format of the 'roll call' as well as brining back an old favourite with this week's '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
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Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com
Music by: Graham Lindley
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Series 15 Episode 6: Stittle's (Virtual) Stag Do
Season 15 · Episode 6
vendredi 30 août 2024 • Duration 52:20
It's Thursday and you know what that means...
Series finale and the boys have been let loose for Ben Stittles digital stag do. It was a wild one, Ben summarises 7 parkruns in 3 abd a half minutes, tell us about his 250th just a few weeks ago and catches up on his current running exploits (he conveniently left out his wildy story BTW)
Plus more running chatter, reminiscing about smutty movies from our adolescence and a roll call looking back at the summer. Available to download now wherever you get your pods
Also a big thanks to Enertor for sending us some shock absorbing insoles to try, Rob gives a whirlwind review after a few weeks wearing them at the top of the hour plus you can get 20% off if you want to give them a go using the code WHATTHEFARTLEK at checkout.
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
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Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com
Music by: Graham Lindley
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Series 14 Episode 17: The Hangover
Season 14 · Episode 17
jeudi 13 juin 2024 • Duration 01:00:32
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 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
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Music by: Graham Lindley
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Series 8 Episode 5: Tissy Brignall
Season 8 · Episode 5
jeudi 29 septembre 2022 • Duration 01:26:27
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 countdown
If you are planning on heading to the National Running Show North on the weekend of 21st and 22nd January 2023 then use the code FARTLEK for a free ticket.
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
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Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com
Music by: Graham Lindley
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Series 8 Episode 4: Jess Robson
Season 8 · Episode 4
jeudi 22 septembre 2022 • Duration 01:37:00
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 jumps on to help with roll call and the lads talk about the word 'fail'.
This week's episode is dedicated to the memory of Matthew Pullan who passed away a year ago last weekend. His words remain as valuable today as they always did - life is terminal, it is our job to live it #bemorematthew
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
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Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com
Music by: Graham Lindley
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Series 8 Episode 3: Danny Kristof
Season 8 · Episode 3
jeudi 15 septembre 2022 • Duration 01:32:36
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 the event, Ben and Emma have a glowing parkrun recommendation and the roll call is back!
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
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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 8 Episode 2: Charlie Watson
Season 8 · Episode 2
jeudi 8 septembre 2022 • Duration 01:19:52
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 has some more great offers for you as he reviews his product 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
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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 8 Episode 1: Neil Marshall
Season 8 · Episode 1
jeudi 1 septembre 2022 • Duration 01:49:55
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 and we have our first Wildy story in a long time. Oh, and who knows if Statman Jon (and Matt's mum might show up)
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
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Music by: Graham Lindley
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Series 7 Episode 12: Mike Roderick
Season 7 · Episode 12
jeudi 21 juillet 2022 • Duration 01:56:37
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, designed to help people achieve their own goals
Plus Ben and Emma join us for one last look back at the Parkrun League, a 'self High-5' roll call, Rob opens up about Neurodiversity and the inspiration we can find in our little people plus SMJ has been MIA with a certain tiny hosts mum for the last 4 days...will we get to the bottom of where they are?
This week's episode is brought to you alongside the very cool guys at National Running Show, we have free tickets on offer for their North show in Birmingham in January using the code FARTLEK - we hope to see you there
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
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Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com
Music by: Graham Lindley
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Series 7 Episode 11: Paul Griffiths
Season 7 · Episode 11
jeudi 14 juillet 2022 • Duration 02:06:15
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 chair as Rob pops out for a few segment, listen out for the Tiny Dancer leading the charge in Parkrun Tourism and League segments featuring everyones favourite parkrun power couple Bemma and the greatest showman SMJ
If you were inspired to donate to the awesome run4yourmind foundation, you can do so through our brand new Crowdfunding on Just Giving, 100% or the proceeds go to Oly and the team in conjunction with our Fartlek Family Summer Weekender on 30/07
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:
Website: What The Fartlek Podcast
Instagram: @Whatthefartlek_Podcast
Facebook: What The Fartlek Podcast
Twitter: @WhatTheFartlek
YouTube: What The Fartlek Podcast
Email us at - whatthefartlekpodcast@gmail.com
Music by: Graham Lindley
Follow on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Email at: g.lindley@hotmail.co.uk









