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We’ve all heard those great podcasts where the Elite Runner or the esteemed coach share their secrets on how to get faster? Well… Imagine you don’t want to get faster? Or you aren’t even that good at running… like us? Or don’t even like running… like Ali?  Maybe this is the podcast for you?  Four amateur and un-elected runners discuss what makes them tick and what they enjoy about running with guests who have something to share that is something other than the latest VO2 max session See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On The Back Foot


    • Mar 17, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Ordinary People Do Extraordinary Things: The Day Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 75:55


    Dayman (ah-ah-ah) Fighter of the Nightman (ah-ah-ah) Champion of the Sun! (ah-ah-ah) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    There goes my hero

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 38:10


    We are back. Tarmac Tonk brings you the start of the new series. https://www.justgiving.com/page/jacob-tonkin-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 7 Teaser - Live from the Wellbeing Trail

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 26:24


    This episode was supposed to be called "a love letter to Jacob Tonkin" before someone got sidetracked and totally obsessed with 'the Wellbeing Trail' - it's lovely when you find a new route. Let this be a lovely new route into a glorious season of On The Back Foot. Love you all.x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Christmas Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 44:27


    I was bullied into this one. Thanks to everyone who contributed. Pictures of armchairs and dead sheep available on request. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    End Of Season Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 76:22


    Take two....Featuring OMM warriors BGS and Matko, Henry VIII and Chris Curtis!Huge thanks for all the kind words, support and laughter over this season :)Tickets still available for George at Keswick Alhambra and Kendal Mountain Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Oktoberfest

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 108:43


    A round up on what is possibly the best month of the year in the fell running calendar.We talk about running, we hear from old friends, we do things in the name of science and we even have an even newer world record! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    A new world record!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 82:10


    New world records, tractors, newspapers and Paul McCartney doing screamo music.https://www.justgiving.com/page/timrippernewspaper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ordinary People Do Extraordinary Things: Big Al

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 85:09


    A conversation with the biggest Al I know. Sorry BGS, we talk about trail running! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ted Mason's Ice Cream Truck

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 64:45


    The Official Unofficial Fell Running Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Prost!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 66:41


    Is Bobby Gard-Storry worth more than a Ninja Foodi Max Multi Cooker? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    A Summer Holiday With The Parsons

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2024 86:18


    Maybe one day he'll get his own show! But for now you'll have to put up with me and all my other friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    A Trip To Benydale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 63:36


    What's harder, a stag do in Benidorm or the Wasdale Horseshoe?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    This could be it folks...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2024 54:33


    We talk fancy butties, we hear from BGS, there's even a fell race further south than Dunmail Raise. Oh and it could potentially be the last ever episode of On The Back Foot Podcast. Tune in to find out why! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Your Questions For The Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 53:44


    Answering some of your questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    "Don't worry about me lass, I'm a Fell Runner!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 43:43


    Welsh 1000m Race, Blencathra, Buttermere Sailbeck and Pete Parkins turns 91 years old! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    On The Tonk Foot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 22:57


    Probably best to avoid this episode if you are called Bobby Gard-Storry! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    On The Bob Foot - The Bob Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 71:24


    Big thank you to all the contributors - especially Valentina Parsons - is this the greatest Munching On The Moors? You decide...Contact at onthebackfootpod@gmail.comThank you for listeningCharles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    On the Bob Foot: The Bob Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 90:12


    Who would have thought this reputable podcast would turn to toilet humour... Thank you for coming on the journeyHere legs 1-3 of the Bob are covered along with a quick round up of Pendle Cloughs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Pendle Cloughs and BG Preview (Feat V.Special Guest)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 88:04


    These episodes are never perfect, sometimes rambling but I hope they bring you joy. Incredible special guest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    On The Bob Foot - The big week, Lord's Seat and Pineapples

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2024 32:59


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    On The Bob Foot - One Episode a week they said...

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2024 94:56


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    Talkin' with Tonkin and Bobby's Hard Storrys

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 136:53


    Contributors become guestsWe munch on the moorsThe lads teach me scree descendingWe hear about Jacob's love of postcodesThe origins of Bobby's nameAnd all of this in just a short 2hrsOf course I telling you about my training and my breakfasts too!https://www.instagram.com/otbfpod/onthebackfootpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Lad's Leap Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 83:52


    The review has landed! Thank you to all contributors. Thank you for listeningCharles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Lad's Leap Preview - Featuring Des Gibbons

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 119:10


    Great interview with Des Gibbons ahead of Lad's Leap. Followed by the Adventures of Fran and Andy, a return of a familiar voice, the arrival of a new voice, 'Fell Running News 'and On The Bob FootApologies I didn't have all the results from Coledale Horseshoe at time of editing - Congratulations to Emma Clayton for winning, ahead of Phillipa McCrea and Kelli RobertsThank you DesHave a great time at Lad's Leap and see you there! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    On The Bob Foot - Cake Testing, Words and Theme Tunes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 66:12


    Contributors come up with the goods againFeedback to onthebackfootpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Flower Scar Review - On The Bob Foot - Turning up the volume

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 74:49


    Following on from Flower Scar. We get the big name in first and hear from Bobby Gard-Storry. Myself and sub editor Quiz Alborough ponder if we've got enough to make an epsiode. Tonkin returns and so does his Majesty of Munching on the Moors, A very fast man gives his report in his indomitable style. We learn more about how to run like a Haggis. Training gets specific for the Bob Graham and Rob rounds-up the results!Introduction courtesy of famous American Ultra Runner Davey GobbinsWell done to all who raced at Flower Scar. Hope to see you at Lad's Leap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Good luck one and all

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2024 3:21


    This isn't really an episode, it's a song...Just wanted to say good luck, we're all counting on you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Flower Scar Preview - The Champs begins!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 109:59


    It's a long one. So approach it like Munching On The Moors. You could eat it up in little bits or devour all your food in one go and be an absolute hero of your own lunchbox!The Flower Scar preview features Doni Clarke, Nic Barber, Chris Alborough, Andy Blackett, Bobby Gard-Storry, Dr Rothery, John Kelly and Skip the dog

    On The Bob Foot - The James Wynne Wine Win Method, Racing Tips with Andy Blackett, Munching On The Moors, Haggising and Learning Cumbrian

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 66:02


    Some critics have claimed that I impersonate top mountain runner's talking to me on my podcast! First of all I wouldn't do such a silly thing. Secondly I don't actually have the talent. All the guests featured on this episode took time out of their busy days to send me well rehearsed voice notes that probably took them hours to rehearse. The fact anyone would suggest some of them are phony is frankly insulting and if accusers want to listen to 'On The Back Foot' then I think they should be donating money to Jacob Tonkin's Benidorm trip! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    On The Bob Foot - Harry Bolton's Electric Sex Shoe, High Cup Nick, Cheese Sandwiches and Tandems

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 56:38


    Fell Running News, Munching on the Moors, a Ron Hill exclusive, The Cat Lane Canter and On The Bob FootThank you contributersHope to see a few of you at Ilkley Moor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    On The Bob Foot - The Lunarless Round, The Adventures of Dr Rothery, Running on the Fells and The Cornish Cream Tea Conspiracy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 67:15


    Munching on the moors, Fell Running News, The lunarless Round and On The Bob FootThank you again to all contributorsSee you soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    On The Bob Foot - Bobby's Bourbondale, Charlie's Confessions, Tales of Tonkin and Will's Wraps

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 57:05


    How almost an hour's episode was conjured from this we will never know. Thank you to all the contributorsHave an incredible Shrove TuesdayLots of love from all at On The Back FootSend in your Flapjack recipes and who would be the fastest fell runner in a 100 metre sprint to onthebackfootpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    On The Bob Foot - Gary House

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 105:40


    Another episode with a great guest! Thank you Gary for sharing your time. 0.00 A joyful intro with Jacob TonkinApprox 4 mins - On The Bob FootApprox 14 mins - Gary House interviewApprox 1 hr 23 mins - Fell Running NewsApprox 1 hr 28 mins - Munching On The MoorsApprox 1 hr 35 mins - Talking Cumbrian with Jacob TonkinApprox 1 hr 41 mins - A song for GaryPlease contact onthebackfootpod@gmail.com with fell running news, munching on the moors, questions for guests or Jacob Tonkin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    On The Bob Foot - Tigger Tor and The Adventures of Dr Rothery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 58:02


    Sit back, relax and see where this one takes you! Thank you to Ben Rothery, Josh Holgate, Cynog Williams, Alex Mason and Jacob TonkinDr Rothery stars in;The case of the Lulu LemonNot signing upThe case of the wrong reccyFollowing the wrong men!We welcome comment and content at onthebackfootpod@gmail.com or visit the facebook group/instagram for updates Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    On The Bob Foot - Tigger Tor Preview feat Bart Shaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 55:33


    On the Bob Foot, Chris Alborough interviews Bart Shaw, Will Boothman returns for Munching on the Moors, Rob Greenwood rounds up the Trigger and Jacob Tonkin teaches us some Cumbrian. A former guest returns for a little update with a lovely phrase on returning to running I haven't heard beforeLining up some guests - if there is ever anyone you want to hear from please get in touch onthebackfootpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    On The Bobby Foot - A new niggle and a special collaboration

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 55:54


    On the Bob Foot, Fell Running News and a special collaborationEmail your race reports, munching on the moors, questions for learning Cumbrian to onthebackfootpod@gmail.comFor reference:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVZM0n98iWE0.00 - 0.02 - Lord of Totley doing what he does best5.01 - A man earning a lost sheep awardBert Miller & The Animal Folk - Don't eat your friendshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8717nKomlw&list=RDEMXHzM08iJWan_mtFCto5xsQ&start_radio=1Best of....https://open.spotify.com/album/7Ef1sL8D1sbDkSFpiqoERv?si=MTfJm2VKSmKJpyPtDu8MnQ&nd=1&dlsi=ae70f6b81e474687Jennie Stevens fundraiser linkhttps://www.justgiving.com/page/jennie-stevens-1683283851082?utm_campaign=lc_frp_share_transaction_fundraiser_page_donation_received_-_nth_donation&utm_content=0c542dad-ce0d-465a-8288-0cf4e4874791&utm_medium=email&utm_source=postoffice&utm_term=1704222266143Jennie's last check point (at time of episode release) was Hawes, hot on the tails of Richard Curtis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    On The Bob Foot - Spine Special with Jennie Stevens

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 104:00


    Just like the Spine it's a long oneEdale to Hebden Bridge - On the bob foot training diaryHebden Bridge to Hawes - Interview with Jenny Stevens - https://www.justgiving.com/page/jennie-stevens-1683283851082Hawes to Hardraw - Spinaholic with Richard BulmerHardraw to Middleton and Teesedale - Rob Greenwood's Spine Teeser Middleton and Teesedale to Alston and Bellingham - Bobby G's 9 StandardsAlston and Bellingham to Kirk Yetholm - Learning Cumbrian with Jacob TonkinEnjoy the Journery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    On The Bob Graham Foot - Getting Brosson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 19:33


    Never before has a podcast been so obvious and formulaic. Back again with the usual features: Traning Diary, FR News, Munching on the Moors and Learning Cumbrian with JT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    On The Bob Graham Foot - Silent Night and James Mooney

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2023 61:02


    Another great Fell Running News from the North East. We meet James Mooney - creator of a Lou Sarsoulle and hear about his coast path adventureshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNVVRLFgLT8Sorry there was some swearing and I didn't edit it outMerry Christmas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    On The Bob Graham Foot - The niggle that got better

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 27:47


    Possibly the weirdest the pod has been - an advert for a new business, training diary, Fell Running News feat. Andy Blackett, Munching on the Moors and a new feature starring Jacob Tonkin. Thoughts and Prayers for Joe Blacketts shoe. Thank you to all contributorsHoping I've not cursed myself with the episode titlehttps://www.runlikeahaggis.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 5: Episode 1 - On The Bob Foot - Accountability

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 16:26


    We discuss the new format, hear a little/lot about someone's running, Fell Running news, a superb Munching on The Moors with Bobby Gard-Storry and in this shortened format listeners and lake district farmers are spared the delights of an acoustic cover Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    James Gray: A survivors story

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2023 89:52


    Charlie brings us some more baking tips, Munching on the Moors continues, we thank Keswick AC for hosting a fantastic fell relays and meet a stoic hero of our times. Meet James Gray - one shoe man, reed up nose guy and as we find out, so much more!This is the last episode of this series. Who knows when the next one will happenThank you to those who enjoy it. Don't hesitate to get in touch onthebackfootpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Shelf Moor/End of Champs Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 81:51


    Thank you to Josh Holgate for his views on Sandwiches.We are joined by Nic Barber, Ben Rothery, Jamie Arkle, Jake Lane, Dan Howarth, Joe Steward and Alex Fowler to review Shelf Moor and the Championship SeasonGood luck to everyone at the Fell Relays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Shelf Moor Preview (Featuring Nichola Jackson and Billy Cartwright)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 98:30


    We have a new feature! Charlie advises what to do when you're injured...We then interview the British Hill and Fell Running ChampionsHear a little about Shelf MoorGet played out with a songThank you for listening Have a great race! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    UTMB Special with Dave Chew, Arden Young and Nichole Abma

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 79:02


    After spending the week leading up to the UTMB making friends with the 1st Australian at UTMB, the 1st Canadian at CCC, her epic crew and premier ultra running podcasters it seemed silly not to make an episode!10 mins of intro 60 mins of Dave Chew, Arden Young and Nichole Abma 5 mins of outro Song - by popular demand but could put an end to thatBack to fell running next week. Don't hesitate to contact Charlie @ onthebackfootpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Sedburgh review (Featuring Harry Bolton and Jake Collier)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 78:56


    The Sedburgh Review finally lands!With a dedicated roaming reporter giving what were live course updates we bring you the best of the action. This is followed by an interview with Harry Bolton (co-hosted by special guest Jake Collier and a mystery late arrival).Then the resultsThen a little CB summary Thank you for listeningDon't hesitate to contact the podcast on onthebackfootpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Sedburgh Preview (With Bart Shaw)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 65:52


    Managed to cobble something together with Bart for a Sedburgh preview. No wifi so resorted to recording a what's app voice call through a speaker onto a laptop… I hope the audio is what you fantastic people deserve and that you're all pumped for the race. I know I would be. Peas and Love. Charlie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Chapelfell Top Review (Featuring Special Guests)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 60:57


    Chapel Fell Top review finally lands with plenty of guests - Fran Blackett, Chris Alborough, Alex Fowler, Eve Pannone, Daniel Haworth and Ben Rothery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Chapelfell Top Preview (Featuring Fran Blackett)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 88:01


    Reliving some recent 5k action Charlie gets thinking about shorter races and the pain involved, we then meet race organiser Fran Blackett (around 12 minutes if overly in depth race reports set to classical music aren't your thing) to talk about her running experiences and the upcoming Chapelfell Top. Some excellent punditry comes in from Alex Fowler and Charlie's musical talents are tested if you stick around beyond the outro.To get in touch email onthebackfootpod@gmail.comAll the bestLots of loveOn The Back Footx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Rachel Steen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 70:01


    In this episode we meet Rachel Steen, a Totley runner and close friend of the podcast. Rachel opens up about her journey with running and fertility. Meanwhile it's Hathersage Gala and plenty is happening in the village Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Duddon Valley Review (Featuring Eve Pannone)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2023 81:01


    Looking back at the last Champs race we meet with U23 Fell Running Champion Eve Pannone. We hear about her route into Fell Running, her recent trips abroad, how she tackles her training and what music gets her pumped before a race.Charlie reports on his run with his good friend Bart Shaw and reads out the results. A roaming reporter gives us some mid race updates and there is some of the usual nonsense that you probably expect with this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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