
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... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 237 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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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... more
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 r... more
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 ev... more
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 ... more
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Such a great listen! Lots of laughs and amazing running stories from the community. Informative without taking itself too seriously whilst also tackling important issues like mental health. Give it a listen - I dare you!!
There are many many running related podcasts that discuss issues around running that maybe only really impact on those who are elite or close to elite or have a certain amount of disposable income to get equipment or travel to enter events.
This one is normal (well kind of) people facing normal life stuff who have a love for running in whatever form that takes. Take a listen, they are very lovely.
A community podcast for runners with plenty of laughs along the way. Lots of guests and support for everyone.
Since subscribing and playing through the back catalogue I’m beyond inspired. All the guests have great stories on how they first got in to running, the struggles they’ve faced along the way and even health battles they’ve had to overcome. Really puts into perspective how much we’re capable of when we put our minds to it. Now being part of the Fartlek Family I see what an amazing bunch of people they are. Rob and Matt have created a family of like-minded people with a common love for running, an... more
The show, guests and running based tomfoolery is second to none.
This is more than a podcast, the community the guys have created is unreal. Supportive beyond belief.
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A welcoming, running-focused show that blends community stories, personal journeys, and playful banter. Episodes mix listener-friendly running tips, Parkrun updates, and guest conversations that span mental health, motivation, and charity involvement. The format centers on inclusivity and community challenges, often featuring guests from local running groups, brand partners, and athletes, all tied together with lighthearted humor and a sense of belonging. Notable strengths include a tight-knit listener community, regular Parkrun coverage, and a willingness to tackle meaningful topics like mental health while keeping the tone upbeat and accessible for casual runners and enthusiasts alike.
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