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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

It's Thursday and you know what that means... What The Fartlek celebrates its 4th birthday this week but the milestone is overshadowed ever so slightly by Parkrun hitting the big 20. We look back on 2 decades of Saturday morning 5ks with a special episode. Rob is joined by author Lucy Waterlow to talk about her new book, just released in conjunction with the festivities 'The Ultimate Guide to Parkrun' - available now. Plus we recount some of our favourite memories and Ben and Emma...

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...

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...

It's Thursday and you know what that means... Summer is almost over so we close out Series 15 with a 2 parter featuring some familiar faces (voices) - this week Rob is joined by the best calves in Clitheroe and the worst lungs in Rotherham as JP and Matt are back to talk all things Pacing, Track and the biggest event of the summer, PICKFEST Join us next week for a final episode before a little break as Ben and Emma will (hopefully) stop by to tell us all about their milestone Parkruns...

It's Thursday and you know what that means This series has a simple goal, shining a light on members of our running community and nobody embodies community to us more than today's guest, the awesome Joe Lee. Not just the owner of the greatest theme song in all of running, Joe has a wonderful running journey and is in the midst of a huge challenge for a great cause and he pops by WTF HQ for a face to face sit down with Rob, talking honestly and openly about his relationship with running,...

Its Thursday and you know what that means Rob is back with another summer spotlight and today we chat to a new pal Diana speaks openly and honestly about her running journey, experiences and plans as well as how intertwined it is with her own Mental Health and how it has helped her cope with Anxiety. We focus on her involvement in the online running community, particularly on Instagram where she uses her platform and her page to help others feel they are not alone in their own...

It's Thursday and you know what that means Our summer showcase rolls on as we look to shine a light on our amazing running community and today Rob sits down with an old pal, the excellent Ryan Miller. Hosting the Press Play and Run podcast, Ryan has had a spectacular 18 months, gaining a wonderful following and building a huge community, speaking to inspiring guests and championing the Scottish running scene Plus, he's a pretty flipping good runner! As PP&R wound down this...

It's Thursday and you know what that means Back with a slightly different format for the summer, Rob is flying solo to bring you our 'Summer Spotlight', a series of episodes shining a light on some of the amazing members of our running community whilst the rest of the gang takes a well deserved break And we kick things off with a bang, sitting down with our very own Uncle Doug - we talk running, acting, his strong charity focus and his love of community - the excellent Darren...

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 pals. Of course we finish with a bumper roll call and some very special thank you's looking back on S14. Keep your eyes peeled for more What...

It's Thursday and you know what that means For 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 community Also Matt is up to his old tricks - listen out for him trying to escape mid recording Remember you can join our Fartlek Family at any time, be...

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 episode. Oh and keep your ears pricked if you're in the Great Fartlek Scavenge this month... Remember you can join our Fartlek Family at...

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...

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 true great, the late Rob Burrow. Remember you can join our Fartlek Family at any time, be part of our 100+ strong community of amazing...

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 people, organising meet ups, catch ups and general nonsense all year round Make sure you keep up to date on all our goings-on,...

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 out, Lou also hits us with another 'Educating Lou' question - focusing on this weekends upcoing pacing activities at RunThrough Jubilee 10k...

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, mental health and everything in between in a great chat with a top human Remember you can join our Fartlek Family at any time, be part of...

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 as Ben tells us all about Cliffe Castle in Keighley - leaving Rob to frankly regret ever suggesting the rating system Of course there...

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 name of an exceptional cause. Plus the lads discuss who would last the longest in the army (spoiler alert - it ain't Rob) Remember you...