The Party In The Back: Recent Episodes
Josh & Blu
A running podcast, with hosts Josh & Blu, that celebrates everyone who laces up and dares to change their life, whether they’re the first or last to cross the finish line.
And we are back! Thank goodness our hosting platform payed its light bill! But hay, Josh and Blu are back discussing various topics ranging from the challenges of podcast hosting to travel plans, the rising costs of streaming services, and the impact of social media on mental health. They explore cultural norms surrounding outrage, the importance of peacemaking, and personal experiences with anxiety. The conversation emphasizes the significance of movement for healing, the need for strong community support, and the influence of technology on youth.
Chapters
00:00 Podcast Hosting Challenges 02:50 Travel Plans and Personal Reflections 05:41 Streaming Services and Subscription Fatigue 08:19 Cultural Observations and Social Media Trends 11:26 Emotional Health and Community Dynamics 14:01 Peacemaking and Personal Responsibility 16:58 Cultural Shifts in Coaching and Support 19:36 Navigating Personal Beliefs and Community Engagement 23:15 The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health 24:07 Movement as a Healing Tool 27:45 The Power of Community and Shared Experiences 30:33 Embracing New Experiences and Overcoming Fear 40:05 Finding Joy in Challenges and Triumphs
IT'S FRIDAY! TIME TO FARTLEK! Would you take a 12-hour walk around town? Or stop at Mile 11 of a half marathon to wait to run with someone? Josh and Coach Blu would ... and they talk about their adventures from this past weekend that answer those questions.
Listen now to The Fartlek Running Podcast Show, available wherever you listen to podcasts or at thefartlek.show!
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For more information about Coach Blu and the Addict II Athlete program please visit AddictToAthlete.com.
IT'S A FARTLEK KIND OF DAY! Coach Blu found a race he absolutely NEEDS to do. Josh has other ideas (because it's totally a bad, bad, bad idea). Plus, the guys talk about other stupid races they could run ... or make up. Oh, the insanity!
Listen now to The Fartlek Running Podcast Show, available wherever you listen to podcasts or at thefartlek.show!
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For more information about Coach Blu and the Addict II Athlete program please visit AddictToAthlete.com.
IT'S FRIDAY! Soooo ... looks like Josh only has one podcast once again. How does he feel about it? Blu is going to miss The Other Show even if it is just because of the name. However, Josh is ready for new adventures!
Plus, Blu is gearing up to go walking ... for 12 hours. Where? Who knows? When? We'll find out after he does it. Could you do something like that?
Listen to all the madness on The Fartlek Running Podcast Show, available wherever you listen to podcasts or at thefartlek.show!
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For more information about Coach Blu and the Addict II Athlete program please visit AddictToAthlete.com.
This week on the Fartlek Running Podcast Show, Coach Blu is flying solo after his ADHD got the best of him and he completely spaced that he was supposed to record with Josh on Thursday night—turns out he was rocking out at a Counting Crows concert instead. No worries though, Blu took it like a champ and jumped on the mic to bring you a quick hit of running news and highlights you won’t want to miss.
Episode Highlights - 272-Mile Ultra Victory– A jaw-dropping ultra where a female runner not only finished strong but took the "overall win" against the entire field. - NYC Marathon History – A look back at the first female winners who paved the way for generations of marathoners in New York City. - Tragic Loss – Remembering the life and legacy of a 114 year old marathon runner and his untimely passing last month.
No worries, Coach Blu keeps the energy high, mixing a bit of humor with inspiring stories from the running world. Tune in for a short but powerful episode that proves sometimes the best runs—and podcasts—happen when plans go sideways.
This episode is a perfect listen for your next easy run, recovery jog, or while reminiscing about the concerts you may or may not have forgotten you had tickets for.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOSH! It's Josh's birthday today ... sooooo ... make sure to wish him a Happy Birthday. Is he going to run his age? Ehhh ... maybe a tenth of that number? A kilometer? Either way the duo talk more about Skittles, EoE and the real dangers of the piranha than about Josh's birthday.
Listen to the madness on The Fartlek Running Podcast Show, available wherever you listen to podcasts or at thefartlek.show!
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For more information about Coach Blu and the Addict II Athlete program please visit AddictToAthlete.com.
Oh Boy...What was to be a simple introduction and story turned into a full episode as hosts Blu and Josh dive into a variety of topics ranging from their personal experiences with running events, hotel stays, and the nostalgia of fitness equipment from the past. They share humorous anecdotes about their travels, discuss the impact of Richard Simmons on the fitness community, and reflect on the realities of weight loss shows like The Biggest Loser. The conversation flows naturally, highlighting the importance of empathy, personal growth, and the challenges of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
IT'S FARTLEK TIME! Josh starts the show off on the wrong foot ... or finger? Whichever it is, Blu is having none of it! NONE. OF. IT. Yet all of it somehow loops all back to running?
What else are the guys talking about? The DesNews 10K they ran together last week plus all the times they ALMOST became famous (or at least knew how to position themselves into some pretty amazing b-roll shots).
Listen to the madness on The Fartlek Running Podcast Show, available wherever you listen to podcasts or at thefartlek.show!
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For more information about Coach Blu and the Addict II Athlete program please visit AddictToAthlete.com.
HAPPY PIONEER DAY WEEKEND! We couldn’t wait to share this with you, because we love our five loyal listeners, we’re dropping this episode early for your Pioneer Day adventures (and because, let’s be honest, it’s a long one!). Get ready: Josh introduces Coach Blu to his incredible AI creative toolkit, unveiling 13 original, AI-generated running-themed songs to add to your playlist. Coach Blu was absolutely mind-blown—and still can’t believe these are not “real” voices motivating you to go the distance.
In this episode, we dive into the making of the AI running playlist and the inspiration behind each track. We explore the courage it takes to run, the humor in quirky running moments, and the deeper messages music can bring to our journeys. We wrap up with reflections on personal growth and the pure joy of running.
Tune in and celebrate the weekend with us, your new favorite running songs await!
Chapters
00:00 Health Concerns and Hydration Issues 05:34 AI-Generated Running Playlist Introduction 11:14 Exploring the First Songs: Inspiration and Themes 16:49 The Journey of Running: Courage and Reflection 22:17 Fun and Quirky Songs: Humor in Running 27:47 Deep Messages and Personal Experiences 33:08 Final Thoughts and Outro
Listen to The Fartlek Running Podcast Show with Josh & Coach Blu wherever you listen to podcasts or simply at www.thefartlek.show!
IT'S FARTLEK TIME! Josh and Coach Blu are back at it ... barely. The challenges of life are real, but do they have any real excuses when 70+ year old runners are there reaching the podium? Um, not really. But, hey, that's why there's AI, right? But, seriously, could it make them healthier runners?
Listen to The Fartlek Running Podcast Show, available wherever you listen to podcasts or at thefartlek.show!
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For more information about Coach Blu and the Addict II Athlete program please visit AddictToAthlete.com.
HAPPY FRIDAY! Josh and Coach Blu are back chatting about their bonking issues and thankfully they have answers ... THANK YOU DR. CHAT GPT! Plus, they're talking about fireworks, movies and yard sales! YES ... YARD SALES!
Listen to The Fartlek Running Podcast Show, available wherever you listen to podcasts or at thefartlek.show!
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Connect with The Fartlek Running Podcast Show on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube! Connect with other listeners and runners in our Facebook Group!
For more information about Coach Blu and the Addict II Athlete program please visit AddictToAthlete.com.
HAPPY FOURTH! Josh and Coach Blu have a lot to talk about! How was their adventure running the Beaver Canyon Half Marathon? What else are they talking about? Hot dogs? Timp? UTIs? Oh my ...
Listen to The Fartlek Running Podcast Show, available wherever you listen to podcasts or at thefartlek.show!
IT'S A FARTLEK FRIDAY! Josh and Coach Blu are talking about running ... surpringly. What's the topic? Good question, they recorded the episode last week and Josh's ADHD is causing a whole lotta forgetfulness. Looks like you'll have to listen to the episode to find out!
Listen to The Fartlek Running Podcast Show, available wherever you listen to podcasts or at thefartlek.show!
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Join Blu and the Addict II Athlete team on June 28, 2025 at the Beaver Half Marathon by using code addict2athlete to save 20% off your registration. Register here.
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Connect with The Fartlek Running Podcast Show on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube! Connect with other listeners and runners in our Facebook Group!
For more information about Coach Blu and the Addict II Athlete program please visit AddictToAthlete.com.
IT'S A FARTLEK FRIDAY! Josh and Coach Blu are fartlekin' as both prepare to be out of town for the next couple of weeks. What's on their mind? Lots, per usual.
Listen to The Fartlek Running Podcast Show, available wherever you listen to podcasts or at thefartlek.show!
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Join Blu and the Addict II Athlete team on June 28, 2025 at the Beaver Half Marathon by using code addict2athlete to save 20% off your registration. Register here.
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Connect with The Fartlek Running Podcast Show on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube! Connect with other listeners and runners in our Facebook Group!
For more information about Coach Blu and the Addict II Athlete program please visit AddictToAthlete.com.
Its a solo recording with Coach Blu as he pulles one out of the archives as he would love for you too discover the incredible story of Cliff Young, the 61-year-old Australian potato farmer who stunned the world by winning one of the toughest ultra-marathons on earth. In this episode, we explore how Cliff’s humble lifestyle, unique running style, and unwavering determination led him to victory against much younger competitors. Tune in to learn how this unlikely hero became a legend and inspired runners everywhere with his grit, humility, and the power of perseverance.
OOOOOOO! It's been a TOUGH week for Coach Blu and the Addict II Athlete team to say the least. The guys have another heavy conversation about how running helps process these kind of moments and the importance of learning how to talk to yourself when you're out running.
What do you talk about when you're running? Let us know in the comments of the episode! But, don't forget to first listen to The Fartlek Running Podcast Show, available wherever you listen to podcasts or at thefartlek.show!
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Join Blu and the Addict II Athlete team on June 28, 2025 at the Beaver Half Marathon by using code addict2athlete to save 20% off your registration. Register here.
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Connect with The Fartlek Running Podcast Show on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube! Connect with other listeners and runners in our Facebook Group!
For more information about Coach Blu and the Addict II Athlete program please visit AddictToAthlete.com.
WHY DO YOU RUN? Josh & Coach Blu are diving deep into the reasons why they run. What got them started, but more importantly, what has kept them going? They share some of their "WHYS" and want you to do the same. Why do you run? Let us know!
Listen now to The Fartlek Running Podcast Show wherever you listen to podcasts or at thefartlek.show!
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Join Blu and the Addict II Athlete team on June 28, 2025 at the Beaver Half Marathon by using code addict2athlete to save 20% off your registration. Register here.
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Connect with The Fartlek Running Podcast Show on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube! Connect with other listeners and runners in our Facebook Group!
For more information about Coach Blu and the Addict II Athlete program please visit AddictToAthlete.com.
WE'RE BAAACK! After skipping last week's episode both Josh & Coach Blu are excited to be back gabbing about running! They both talk about their last races, what's ahead for them AND where in the world they'd like to run!
Listen now to The Fartlek Running Podcast Show wherever you listen to podcasts or at thefartlek.show!
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Join Blu and the Addict II Athlete team on June 28, 2025 at the Beaver Half Marathon by using code addict2athlete to save 20% off your registration. Register here.
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Connect with The Fartlek Running Podcast Show on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube! Connect with other listeners and runners in our Facebook Group!
For more information about Coach Blu and the Addict II Athlete program please visit AddictToAthlete.com.
HAPPY FRIDAY! Josh & Coach Blu can't believe it?! Okay, what exactly can't they believe? That they actually talked about running for the ENTIRE episode. The two are talking about their experience at the Salt Lake City Marathon last weekend. How did they do?
Well ...
Let's just say, Josh should have taken Tums much earlier and Blu's legs hate him. Other than that ... they LOVED it! Anyways, listen now to The Fartlek Running Podcast Show wherever you listen to podcasts or at thefartlek.show!
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Join Josh & Blu on April 26, 2025 at the Salt Lake City Marathon by using the code JOSH25 to save 20% off your registration. The code is good for ALL RACES ... 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon and even the Kids Race and Bike Tour!
PRICES GO UP SOON! Register here.
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Join Blu and the Addict II Athlete team on June 28, 2025 at the Beaver Half Marathon by using code addict2athlete to save 20% off your registration. Register here.
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Connect with The Fartlek Running Podcast Show on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube! Connect with other listeners and runners in our Facebook Group!
For more information about Coach Blu and the Addict II Athlete program please visit AddictToAthlete.com.
RACE DAY IS TOMORROW! Josh & Coach Blu are PUMPED to be running the Salt Lake City Half Marathon tomorrow! Will you be there? Make sure to say hi! Plus, Coach plays a little "Family Feud" with Josh, how do you think he did? AND ... what's the fastest fruit to run a marathon?
Anyways, listen now to The Fartlek Running Podcast Show wherever you listen to podcasts or at thefartlek.show!
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Join Josh & Blu on April 26, 2025 at the Salt Lake City Marathon by using the code JOSH25 to save 20% off your registration. The code is good for ALL RACES ... 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon and even the Kids Race and Bike Tour!
PRICES GO UP SOON! Register here.
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Join Blu and the Addict II Athlete team on June 28, 2025 at the Beaver Half Marathon by using code addict2athlete to save 20% off your registration. Register here.
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Connect with The Fartlek Running Podcast Show on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube! Connect with other listeners and runners in our Facebook Group!
For more information about Coach Blu and the Addict II Athlete program please visit AddictToAthlete.com.
HAPPY GOOD FRIDAY! Coach Blu has no idea what he's talking about ... Passover? Bitter herb salad? What about Easter? Oy vey! The guys fartlek about some pretty random things, so much so that neither Josh or Blu's ADHD is helping much jog their memories about their conversation. I mean, we do talk about running so there's that.
Anyways, listen now to The Fartlek Running Podcast Show wherever you listen to podcasts or at thefartlek.show!
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Join Josh & Blu on April 26, 2025 at the Salt Lake City Marathon by using the code JOSH25 to save 20% off your registration. The code is good for ALL RACES ... 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon and even the Kids Race and Bike Tour!
PRICES GO UP SOON! Register here.
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Join Blu and the Addict II Athlete team on June 28, 2025 at the Beaver Half Marathon by using code addict2athlete to save 20% off your registration. Register here.
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Connect with The Fartlek Running Podcast Show on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube! Connect with other listeners and runners in our Facebook Group!
For more information about Coach Blu and the Addict II Athlete program please visit AddictToAthlete.com.
HAPPY FRIDAY! Josh & Coach Blu have some ideas. Some really good ideas. Who's ready for The Fartlek 50/20 25? You'll get a t-shirt! The guys also meandering over their thoughts about race prices, kite flying and everything in between!
Listen now to The Fartlek Running Podcast Show wherever you listen to podcasts or at thefartlek.show!
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Join Josh & Blu on April 26, 2025 at the Salt Lake City Marathon by using the code JOSH25 to save 20% off your registration. The code is good for ALL RACES ... 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon and even the Kids Race and Bike Tour!
PRICES GO UP SOON! Register here.
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Join Blu and the Addict II Athlete team on June 28, 2025 at the Beaver Half Marathon by using code addict2athlete to save 20% off your registration. Register here.
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Connect with The Fartlek Running Podcast Show on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube! Connect with other listeners and runners in our Facebook Group!
For more information about Coach Blu and the Addict II Athlete program please visit AddictToAthlete.com.
GETTING REEL! Do you find yourself scrolling through Reels? (this is metaphorical, of course you do, everyone does). Recently Coach Blu found himself getting a lot of running tips in his Reels so he decided to bring some of them to Josh to get his opinion. What do you think? Where do you get most of your running tips?
Listen now to The Fartlek Running Podcast Show wherever you listen to podcasts or at thefartlek.show!
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Join Josh & Blu on April 26, 2025 at the Salt Lake City Marathon by using the code JOSH25 to save 20% off your registration. The code is good for ALL RACES ... 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon and even the Kids Race and Bike Tour!
PRICES GO UP SOON! Register here.
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Connect with The Fartlek Running Podcast Show on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube! Connect with other listeners and runners in our Facebook Group!
For more information about Coach Blu and the Addict II Athlete program please visit AddictToAthlete.com.
Josh & Coach Blu get a little raw and emotional in this episode. It's best to listen rather than read the episode description and make sense of it all.
Listen now to The Fartlek Running Podcast Show wherever you listen to podcasts or at thefartlek.show!
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Join Josh & Blu on April 26, 2025 at the Salt Lake City Marathon by using the code JOSH25 to save 20% off your registration. The code is good for ALL RACES ... 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon and even the Kids Race and Bike Tour!
PRICES GO UP SOON! Register here.
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Join Blu and the Addict II Athlete team on June 28, 2025 at the Beaver Half Marathon by using code addict2athlete to save 20% off your registration. Register here.
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Connect with The Fartlek Running Podcast Show on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube! Connect with other listeners and runners in our Facebook Group!
For more information about Coach Blu and the Addict II Athlete program please visit AddictToAthlete.com.
HAPPY FRIDAY! Josh & Coach Blu HAVE A GUEST! They are joined by friend Amanda Bjarnson. After three years it's about time for a touch of feminity. What are they fartleking about? Well, Josh has some name suggestions for her unborn child (he oddly has a great track record on this) plus the trio talk about the Barkleys Marathon and much, much more!
Listen now to The Fartlek Running Podcast Show wherever you listen to podcasts or at thefartlek.show!
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Join Josh & Blu on April 26, 2025 at the Salt Lake City Marathon by using the code JOSH25 to save 20% off your registration. The code is good for ALL RACES ... 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon and even the Kids Race and Bike Tour!
PRICES GO UP SOON! Register here.
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Join Blu and the Addict II Athlete team on June 28, 2025 at the Beaver Half Marathon by using code addict2athlete to save 20% off your registration. Register here.
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Connect with The Fartlek Running Podcast Show on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube! Connect with other listeners and runners in our Facebook Group!
For more information about Coach Blu and the Addict II Athlete program please visit AddictToAthlete.com.
FRIDAYS ARE FOR FARTLEKING! Josh & Coach Blu are running into the weekend talking about holidays, salt tablets and getting into the New York City Marathon. Holly sure got them scheming on how to get into the 2026 New York City Marathon. Thanks Holly!
Listen now to The Fartlek Running Podcast Show wherever you listen to podcasts or at thefartlek.show!
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Join Josh & Blu on April 26, 2025 at the Salt Lake City Marathon by using the code JOSH25 to save 20% off your registration. The code is good for ALL RACES ... 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon and even the Kids Race and Bike Tour!
PRICES GO UP SOON! Register here.
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Connect with The Fartlek Running Podcast Show on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube! Connect with other listeners and runners in our Facebook Group!
For more information about Coach Blu and the Addict II Athlete program please visit AddictToAthlete.com.
FARTLEK TIME! Coach Blu is back after surviving a smudge of the flu and he's having some serious FOMO seeing Holly get ready to run in New York City! Plus, the guys talk about everything from URLs to race schedules to the Beaver Valley Marathon.
Listen now to The Fartlek Running Podcast Show wherever you listen to podcasts or at thefartlek.show!
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Join Josh & Blu on April 26, 2025 at the Salt Lake City Marathon by using the code JOSH25 to save 20% off your registration. The code is good for ALL RACES ... 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon and even the Kids Race and Bike Tour!
PRICES GO UP SOON! Register here.
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Connect with The Fartlek Running Podcast Show on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube! Connect with other listeners and runners in our Facebook Group!
For more information about Coach Blu and the Addict II Athlete program please visit AddictToAthlete.com.
TIME TO FARTLEK! Sooo ... Blu's got the flu. Bummer. But, don't worry Josh has you covered with a fun, outside the box, toe-tapping episode this week! Josh has made and constructed a running music playlist of 13 songs ... JUST FOR YOU!
These songs are motivating, inspiring, reflective, deflective(?) and even fun and quirky. This album is reflective of this podcast and the places (both figurative and literal) running will take you!
Here's the set list. To listen to playlist of just the song themselves click this link ...
- We Run
- One Run, One Life
- Life in Every Step
- Courage To Begin
- Erase and Replace
- Fearless
- As We Run
- Fast Enough
- The Unknown
- Run Together
- Running on Random
- Grief
- The Last Mile
- Fartlek Fun (BONUS TRACK)
Listen now to The Fartlek Running Podcast Show wherever you listen to podcasts or at thefartlek.show!
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Join Josh & Blu on April 26, 2025 at the Salt Lake City Marathon by using the code JOSH25 to save 20% off your registration. The code is good for ALL RACES ... 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon and even the Kids Race and Bike Tour!
PRICES GO UP SOON! Register here.
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Connect with The Fartlek Running Podcast Show on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube! Connect with other listeners and runners in our Facebook Group!
For more information about Coach Blu and the Addict II Athlete program please visit AddictToAthlete.com.
FRIDAYS ARE FOR FARTLEKING! What are we fartleking about? That's always a good question. Lots. So much that Josh should have probably taken notes while recording so he could have written a better episode tease.
Listen now to The Fartlek Running Podcast Show wherever you listen to podcasts or at thefartlek.show!
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Join Josh & Blu on April 26, 2025 at the Salt Lake City Marathon by using the code JOSH25 to save 20% off your registration. The code is good for ALL RACES ... 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon and even the Kids Race and Bike Tour!
PRICES GO UP SOON! Register here.
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Connect with The Fartlek Running Podcast Show on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube! Connect with other listeners and runners in our Facebook Group!
For more information about Coach Blu and the Addict II Athlete program please visit AddictToAthlete.com.
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! Josh & Coach Blu have a show full of Valentine's Day gifts for the runner in your life. But, do they actually share that list? Um, no.
Instead you're getting a show full of fartleks about Code Red Mountain Dew, Vanilla Frosties and a million dollar idea for people prone to upset stomachs.
Listen now to The Fartlek Running Podcast Show wherever you listen to podcasts!
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Join Josh & Blu on April 26, 2025 at the Salt Lake City Marathon by using the code JOSH25 to save 20% off your registration. The code is good for ALL RACES ... 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon and even the Kids Race and Bike Tour!
PRICES GO UP SOON! Register here.
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Connect with The Fartlek Running Podcast Show on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube! Connect with other listeners and runners in our Facebook Group!
For more information about Coach Blu and the Addict II Athlete program please visit AddictToAthlete.com.
HAPPY FRIDAY! What are we fartleking about? Ummm ... that's a good question. Lots. Listen now to The Fartlek Running Podcast Show wherever you listen to podcasts to find out! You might regret it, but odds are you might not? So just listen.
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Join Josh & Blu on April 26, 2025 at the Salt Lake City Marathon by using the code JOSH25 to save 20% off your registration. The code is good for ALL RACES ... 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon and even the Kids Race and Bike Tour!
PRICES GO UP SOON! Register here.
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Connect with The Fartlek Running Podcast Show on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube! Connect with other listeners and runners in our Facebook Group!
For more information about Coach Blu and the Addict II Athlete program please visit AddictToAthlete.com.
EXTRA! EXTRA! Josh & Coach Blu are reading the headlines about the latest happenings in the running world (wait they're actually talking about running in this episode?), not to mention lots of taangents about baking cakes, ice baths and garage sales.
Listen now to The Fartlek Running Podcast Show wherever you listen to podcasts! You might regret it, but odds are you might not? So just listen.
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Join Josh & Blu on April 26, 2025 at the Salt Lake City Marathon by using the code JOSH25 to save 20% off your registration. The code is good for ALL RACES ... 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon and even the Kids Race and Bike Tour!
PRICES GO UP SOON! Register here.
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Connect with The Fartlek Running Podcast Show on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube! Connect with other listeners and runners in our Facebook Group!
For more information about Coach Blu and the Addict II Athlete program please visit AddictToAthlete.com.
Josh & Coach Blu start the episode with good intentions on a focused topic, but that gets derailed when the duo start talking about AI, their disdain for the news, and their current indifference for sports.
Basically ... they get ranty. Find out how ranty they get in this episode by listening to The Fartlek Running Podcast Show wherever you listen to podcasts!
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Join Josh & Blu on April 26, 2025 at the Salt Lake City Marathon by using the code JOSH25 to save 20% off your registration. The code is good for ALL RACES ... 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon and even the Kids Race and Bike Tour!
PRICES GO UP SOON! Register here.
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Connect with The Fartlek Running Podcast Show on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube! Connect with other listeners and runners in our Facebook Group!
For more information about Coach Blu and the Addict II Athlete program please visit AddictToAthlete.com.
IT'S TIME TO FARTLEK! Yes, now. Like, right now ... in this very moment. Josh & Coach Blu are talking about zen running and what it all means.
How can you be "in the moment" more, especially when your run gets derailed and goes to crap? Find out in this episode by listening to The Fartlek Running Podcast Show wherever you listen to podcasts!
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Connect with The Fartlek Running Podcast Show on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube! Connect with other listeners and runners in our Facebook Group!
For more information about Coach Blu and the Addict II Athlete program please visit AddictToAthlete.com.
HAPPY NEW YEAR! A new year brings many exciting changes ... including our rebranding to The Fartlek Running Podcast Show! If that's a mouthful (which it is) The Fartlek works.
Josh & Coach Blu fartlek about their holiday breaks. Blu is bummed because his New Year's Eve race in New York City got cancelled. But, the rest of the trip? AMAZING! Plus, Josh published a vlog of him "running" the Thankful 5K with his wife and Father-in-Law (watch it here).
We've got so much to chat about, and be derailed about, so listen now to The Fartlek Running Podcast Show wherever you listen to podcasts!
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Connect with The Fartlek Running Podcast Show on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube! Connect with other listeners and runners in our Facebook Group!
For more information about Coach Blu and the Addict II Athlete program please visit AddictToAthlete.com.
THE PARTY HAS ENDED! Well, okay, sorta ... Josh & Blu are talking about the transition from The Party in the Back to The Fartlek. What's changing, what's different? What is 2025 going to look like?
Listen now to the Season Three finale of The Party in the Back wherever you listen to your podcasts! Great things ahead in 2025!
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In their exciting 2024 music recap, Coach Blu and Josh reflect on the top six songs that have become the soundtrack to their road races, trail runs, and everyday adventures. With infectious energy, they dive into the beats and lyrics that have motivated them through tough workouts and long runs, sharing personal stories linked to each track. From heart-pumping anthems that pushed them to the finish line to mellow tunes that helped them unwind after a long day, their selections reveal a mix of genres and emotions. As they reminisce about the moments these songs accompanied, it’s clear that music is not just a backdrop for their athletic journeys, but an integral part of their lives, fueling both their passion for running and their bond as teammates.
In a lively episode of The Party in the Back podcast, Coach Blu and Josh dive into a festive discussion about their dream running items they wish to find under the Christmas tree. The conversation is filled with playful banter as they explore everything from the latest running gear and gadgets to the quirks of their training routines.
Their dynamic chemistry shines through as they share humorous anecdotes and differing opinions on the best gifts, all while keeping the holiday spirit alive. The episode is a delightful mix of insight, laughter, and camaraderie, making it a perfect listen for running enthusiasts and anyone looking to get into the holiday mood.
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In this week's festive episode of "Party in the Back," hosts Josh (out sick) and Blu bring the holiday spirit to life with their carefully curated Christmas Running Playlist. They explore a mix of upbeat and classic holiday tunes that keep listeners motivated while spreading cheer on their runs. From traditional carols to modern pop renditions, Josh and Blu share their personal favorites and discuss how each song captures the essence of the season. This episode promises to inspire runners to embrace the joy of Christmas while staying active, making it a perfect listen for anyone looking to add a little jingle to their jogs!
THE PARTY IS HERE! Josh & Blu are back together (again, again)! Thanks to illnesses, holidays and vacations it's been a hot minute since they recorded together. But, don't fret ... they're here! What are they chatting about?
BUNCO.
Well, okay, bunco and Josh's 50K on Saturday! How did it go? Did Josh overpack? Heavens no, and he shares the details. Just push play and listen now to the show that's available wherever you listen to your podcasts!
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Josh is going solo during this episode of The Party in the Back. It's been a few weeks since our last episode thanks to schedules, holidays and illnesses, but Josh wanted to share something, especially today because it marks the 15 year anniversary of the day that changed his life.
Listen now to this story that's available wherever you listen to your podcasts! Come back later this week for an ALL-NEW episode with Josh & Blu!
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WOW! 100! Josh & Blu are so glad they remembered to record together this week because this is their 100th episode of The Party in the Back! Since June 2022 they've been broadcasting (somewhat) reguarly each week! Do they ever run out of things to talk about? NEVER!
Listen to this special 100th episode of The Party in the Back! Available wherever you listen to your podcasts.
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PARTY TIME! Last week Blu went solo, but this week Josh is throwing a party! Since Blu is out of town, Josh is joined by friends KP and Rick! What are they talking about? Well, pretty much everything from post-race med tent visits, how stingy some races are with IVs and why you shouldn't eat a salad before running a race.
RIVETING STUFF.
Go ahead and push play to listen to this week's episode of The Party in the Back with Josh and special guests KP and Rick! Available wherever you listen to your podcasts.
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Its Josh's turn to forget his recording equipment so you get to hang with Coach Blu! Listen as he talks about the St. George Marathon, one of the most scenic and exhilarating marathons in the United States! Located in the stunning landscapes of Southern Utah, this marathon has become a favorite for runners of all levels, attracting thousands of participants each year.
Tune in as we lace up our running shoes and hit the road to uncover what makes the St. George Marathon a must-do event for every running enthusiast!
IT'S PARTY TIME! Josh & Blu are back ... no thanks to Beetlejuice. But, hey, we remembered to record this week so there's that. What are you going to find in this episode? Lots of talk about Blu's pet peeves ... and some running. Like, at least a little bit.
Just go ahead and push play to listen now to The Party in the Back wherever you listen to your podcasts.
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What is going on with Josh? He's had a series of unfortunate events that began with breaking his toe last week and ended moments before recording this episode when he locked himself out of his house. Maybe it's best that Josh can't run for the next six weeks?
Either way, listen now to The Party in the Back wherever you listen to your podcasts.
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Josh & Blu are feeling heavy feelings in this week's episode after the recent passing of friend David Bell. Not only was Dave a friend of both Josh & Blu, but he was also a local runner and owner of the race company, Runtastic Events and his loss has left a huge hole in the local Utah running community.
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IT'S PARTY TIME! Josh & Blu are back and completely not talking about what they intended to before hitting record (are we really surprised?). Soooo ... what are they talking about? Well ... Josh gives a recap of his trail race, Blu misses Steve Irwin and there's quite a bit of talk about Costco grapes.
Oh yeah ... and there's some new merch in the podcast store! Check it out here.
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THEY ARE BACK! Josh & Blu took an unattended summer vacation. After some technical difficulties (like legit difficulties and not just an excuse for Josh to go to Disneyland), Josh & Blu are back in the saddle and happy to be back chatting about ... everything!
What are they chatting about? Specifically? Well ... beavers, pizza, sports gels, Crisco and Don Quixote. The context of which you'll have to listen to the episode to find out! Listen now to The Party in the Back wherever you listen to podcasts!
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PARTY ON! Josh & Blu are talking about Josh's latest races. How did they go? Well ... they were HOOOOOOT! Will get him ready for the St. George Marathon? Plus, the guys are talking about the Olympics, hairstyle choices and ... camels? Gotta listen to find out why!
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REUNITED AT LAST! Josh & Blu are reunited again! After a couple weeks apart the two are back together and chatting up a storm about ... mountain men? Pioneer Trek? Past childhood traumas? What is this a therapy podcast? It will all make sense once you listen to the episode.
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IT'S TIME TO PARTY! Josh is partying with KP this week while Coach Blu is off roughing it out in the wilderness. So what's the topic this week? Besides tangents about wizardy trinkets, $4 billion pyramid schemes and ultra races ... GOOD BAD IDEAS!
Josh & KP spend a good portion of the episode talking each other into some really awesome bad ideas! Running around Bear Lake? What about Utah Lake? Oh no ...
Listen to the rest of the party with Josh & KP to see what else they talk each other into! Listen now wherever you listen to podcasts!
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IT'S PARTY FOR INDEPENDENCE! Josh & Blu wish you ALL a Happy Fourth of July and are celebrating by sharing with you some of their favorite music PERFECT for training and running your next half marathon! What's on the playlist?
Listen now, and join the party now with Josh & Blu to find out! Listen wherever you listen to podcasts!
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ARE YOU AN IMPOSTER? Imposter Sydrome is a real thing, especially for new runners. Do you think you have it? Blu is giving Josh a test to see if he has it. THE RESULTS WILL SHOCK YOU! Plus, the guys art fartleking a lot as they plan out next week's music-based episode!
Join the party now with Josh & Blu! Listen wherever you listen to podcasts!
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IT'S PARTY TIME! Josh & Blu are chatting about many things. Many, many things (thanks ADHD) and, of course, there's a ribbon color for that. They're also chatting about the Summer Olympics AND a really cool running event being organized by Michael Johnson!
What is it? You'll just have to listen to this week's episode of The Party in the Back to find out!
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Josh & Blu are excited to be back! We're sending our thoughts and prayers to Holly! Listen to find out how you can help support her cancer journey!
What else are they they talking about? Cramping. Specifically Josh's post-race cramping last weekend. What did he do right and wrong? What can you do to avoid it? Coach Blu has some tips and tricks to save you from the same fate he found himself in last summer.
Before this weekend's run party now with Josh & Blu on this week's episode of The Party in the Back!
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TWO YEARS! It has been two years since Josh & Blu launched this little running podcast and they reflect on where the time has gone, where they are going with the show in YEAR THREE and their future running adventures. Plus, they reflect on the impact of the running community here in Utah and friends who are battling things in life much bigger than any race course!
Listen now to this week's episode of The Party in the Back with Josh & Blu! Happy Anniversary to us (and Josh and MaryAnn)!
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Josh & Blu are back! Well, sans Blu's appendix! As much as they'd love to blame last week's missed show on his appendix it was really because his computer decided to take a vacation to Park City without him.
Either way, the guys are talking about the one fatal trait that most runners have when it comes to injuries ... IGNORING IT! There were plenty of signs of Blu's menacing appendix, but did he heed them? Of course not! RUNNERS ARE TOUGH!
Listen now as they talk about inflamed appendixs, sprained ankles and more on this week's episode of The Party in the Back!
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Are you smarter than a beginner runner? Or the better question is ... is Josh? Coach Blu is testing Josh's knowledge on running terms some beginning runners might not understand at first. How did he do? Did he pass?
Listen now to The Party in the Back and find out!
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THIS PARTY AIN'T MID! THIS PARTY IS SLAPPING! Josh & Blu are back for an ALL-NEW episode of The Party in the Back! What's on tap? Well, they're talking about everything and anything in the world of running, like ... the London Marathon, triathlons and Olympic trail running?
Tune in now!
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IT'S A RUNNING PARTY! Josh & Blu are recapping their half marathon experience at the Salt Lake City Marathon. How did it go? Did they survive? Did Blu have any PTSD from his Rock n' Roll SLC experience? Why was Josh running with a sign? And, is Blu's real name Chris?
Um ... listen to this episode of The Party in the Back and we'll answer all these questions!
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THE PARTY IS BACK ON! Josh & Blu are back after a week hiatus. Why the hiatus? Well, Blu got the Google Fiber ... and it didn't work. But, don't you worry, it's working now! The guys are chatting about this week's race at the Salt Lake City Marathon, sending good vibes to their friend Chris and celebrating the accomplishments of those that just ran the Boston Marathon!
It's ALL good times on this week's episode of The Party in the Back!
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JOSH'S NOTE: I won't lie, we recorded this episode last week (so we wouldn't forget to record) and I forgot to take show notes. So, I can't remember what we talked about. I know it's a lot of fartleking, some laughs and more talking about running.
Listen now and it will be a surprise for all of us!
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Oh boy, this episode is all kinds of random. We're talking about YouTube algorithms, runner's guilt, stretch goals and calling out Rick. Listen now on The Party in the Back!
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BURNT OUT? Listen to Josh & Blu to learn how to avoid getting burnt out while you're training, because let's be honest ... IT'S THE WORST! The duo share 13 (well more like 15-16) tips and tricks to avoid the burnout.
You don't want to miss out on this episode! Listen now on The Party in the Back!
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HEY PARTY GOERS! Josh & Blu are back from their ADHD fueled break (details included in the episode) and they are talking about some AMAZING RUNNING FEATS! What keeps some runners running EVERY day? Or crossing a desert? Or even running backwards?
Listen to the crazy fun madness now on The Party in the Back!
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VIVA LAS VEGAS! Josh & Blu are back from running the Rock n' Roll 10K in Las Vegas! How was it? How did their wives fare? Did they have a similar experience at Mile Two like the previous two races? DID THEY EVER!
Listen to their race report and experiences now on The Party in the Back!
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THE PARTY HAS ARRIVED! Josh & Blu are getting ready for VEGAS! They're running the Rock n' Roll 10K once again and they can't wait! Not only are they running it, but their wives are too! It should be a fun weekend!
Listen to the madness now on The Party in the Back!
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WHO LIKES TO PARTY?! Join Josh & Blu as they share SIX ways to prepare yourself for your next race! How do you prepare? How should you prepare? Why is pampering your feet so important? And, why does Josh still have his toenail from 12 years ago?
Yikes.
Find out all the things to get you ready for your next race on this episode of The Party in the Back with Josh & Blu!
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THE PARTY IS HERE! February is the month that most drop their New Year's resolution. So Josh & Blu are sharing some motivation! They are sharing some of their favorite running quotes to help keep you focused on the goal ahead. Listen now!
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IT'S PARTY TIME! Josh is back from Disneyland after running the Disneyland 10K! How was it? He shares his experience from packet pickup to race day to even the race course itself.
Listen now as The Party in the Back gets by with a little help from churros, Dole Whips ... and a little bit of pixie dust!
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! It's 2024 and with it comes a fresh start and new goals. Not to pump the brakes a little, but Coach Blu shares statistics that might make you question how you approach your goals. Plus, Josh shares some of his goals and focuses for the new year.
What about you? What are your 2024 goals? Do you do them? Do you reach them? Let us know!
Listen now as The Party in the Back kicksoff SEASON THREE and 2024!
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THAT'S A WRAP! Thank you for an amazing year! To all who have joined The Party in the Back this past year, we can't thank you enough for your love and support this past year!
Josh and Coach Blu are wrapping up Season Two and looking forward to 2024! What is going to be different next year? What do they want to focus on? Where do they want to run? Listen now to find out now!
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WELCOME TO THE PARTY! Josh and Blu are ready for the holidays! They're also thinking about 2024 and some of the things they want to accomplish. Josh's goals for 2024 will be focused on a lot of proxy running! Strong reasons call for strong actions ...
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Josh and Blu's Top Played Songs of 2023: Unveiling Josh's Doozies!
In this episode of "The Party in The Back," Josh and Blu dive into their personal music libraries to unveil their top played songs of 2023. Brace yourselves, because Josh has some absolute doozies that will surely spark some lively discussions!
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Odds you're probably listening to this episode while running a Turkey Day race! Josh & Blu are sharing some amazing stats about Thanksgiving running! Are you one of the 750,000+ runners wobblin' before the gobblin'?
Whether you are or not, we appreciate each one of you lending us your ears every week! Keep running and keep listening to The Party in the Back available wherever you listen to podcasts!
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Are you ready for Thanksgiving? Are you running a race to burn off that Thanksgiving meal? Ummm ... are you really burning it off? Josh & Blu are sharing the details on how much and how long you'll need run, bike, hike, row, among other activities to burn off the typical Thanksgiving meal!
Ready for 19 hours of walking? Listen now!
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PARTY TIME! Josh and Blu completely derail their intended topic (surprise?). What are they talking about? Whales. Well, have you heard of the Whaleton? No, it's not a teleathon to save the whales, it's a marathon around the whale sculpture on 9th and 9th in Salt Lake City. Stay weird Salt Lake City.
The duo are also talking Ragnar, new Disneyland races and running on the Salt Flats. Listen now to The Party in the Back to listen to all the madness!
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Register for the Home and Hospice Family Fun Run happening September 23, 2023 at Winchester Park Pavilion in Murray, Utah! Register here -- kids run free! Use code WECARE23 to save $5 on your registration. Registration fees help support the Homecare and Hospice Association of Utah.
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IT'S A PARTY! What's happening during this week's party with Josh & Blu? Well, while Josh is reveling in his costume contest win as Cocaine Bear, Coach Blu is lamenting his food allergies and a nasty bout of food poisioning. Plus, they complain about old men about eBikes, the Provo River Trail and a bunch of other things people in their 40s complain about.
Trust us, it's a party! Listen now!
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Register for the Home and Hospice Family Fun Run happening September 23, 2023 at Winchester Park Pavilion in Murray, Utah! Register here -- kids run free! Use code WECARE23 to save $5 on your registration. Registration fees help support the Homecare and Hospice Association of Utah.
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Are you running a Halloween race? Are you dressing up? Josh & Blu are sharing some ideas that would make THE PERFECT running costume. Not only that, but Josh finds his costume mid-show just in time for his weekend's race. What is it? Listen to find out wherever you get your podcasts or at www.thepartyintheback.com!
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Register for the Home and Hospice Family Fun Run happening September 23, 2023 at Winchester Park Pavilion in Murray, Utah! Register here -- kids run free! Use code WECARE23 to save $5 on your registration. Registration fees help support the Homecare and Hospice Association of Utah.
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For more information about Coach Blu and the Addict II Athlete program please visit AddictToAthlete.com.
THE PARTY IS HERE! Josh & Blu are fartleking about a number of things! Everything from Blu's color blindness to a new show logo (coming 2024!) and to things like Daylight Savings, running marathons, and even Magna. It's a show of utmost randomness.
Listen now wherever you get podcasts or at www.thepartyintheback.com!
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Register for the Home and Hospice Family Fun Run happening September 23, 2023 at Winchester Park Pavilion in Murray, Utah! Register here -- kids run free! Use code WECARE23 to save $5 on your registration. Registration fees help support the Homecare and Hospice Association of Utah.
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Follow The Party in the Back on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Listen to episodes wherever you get podcasts or at thepartyintheback.com. Shop for show swag here.
For more information about Coach Blu and the Addict II Athlete program please visit AddictToAthlete.com.
THE PARTY IS BACK! Josh and Blu are reading short scary running stories to set the mood for Halloween. Plus, Josh tries one out on Chat GPT ... does it work? Is it scary? Listen now to The Party in the Back!
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Register for the Home and Hospice Family Fun Run happening September 23, 2023 at Winchester Park Pavilion in Murray, Utah! Register here -- kids run free! Use code WECARE23 to save $5 on your registration. Registration fees help support the Homecare and Hospice Association of Utah.
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Follow The Party in the Back on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Listen to episodes wherever you get podcasts or at thepartyintheback.com. Shop for show swag here.
For more information about Coach Blu and the Addict II Athlete program please visit AddictToAthlete.com.
Have you ever gotten lost during a race? How about a 5K? Don't let this 5K deceive you, the Mt. Mountain Race, held in Seward, Alaska, is the one of the TOUGHEST (and longest ran) races out there. Despite the short mileage it covers steep terrain that's hard for even the most seasoned runners.
In 2012, Michael LeMaitre started the race, but failed to finish it as he vanished without a trace after reaching the mid-point turnaround point. So what happened to Michael? Where is his body? Josh and Blu share this disturbing ... yet captivating ... story of the 2012 Mt. Mountain Race.
Listen now!
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Register for the Home and Hospice Family Fun Run happening September 23, 2023 at Winchester Park Pavilion in Murray, Utah! Register here -- kids run free! Use code WECARE23 to save $5 on your registration. Registration fees help support the Homecare and Hospice Association of Utah.
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For more information about Coach Blu and the Addict II Athlete program please visit AddictToAthlete.com.
Running for our health and wellness is AWESOME, but have you ever run for someone else? Whether it's someone who's passed away, can't anymore or simply someone you want to honor? This past week both Josh and Blu have had the opportunity to experience those emotions.
Listen as Josh talks about running for friends and family during the Revel Big Cottonwood race and Blu during the Addict II Athlete Proxy 5K. We're talking about some seriously heavy and touching stuff.
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Register for the Home and Hospice Family Fun Run happening September 23, 2023 at Winchester Park Pavilion in Murray, Utah! Register here -- kids run free! Use code WECARE23 to save $5 on your registration. Registration fees help support the Homecare and Hospice Association of Utah.
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For more information about Coach Blu and the Addict II Athlete program please visit AddictToAthlete.com.
Did not finishing a race ever get in your head? Coach Blu shares ways you can counter a DNF so you can move forward by learning and applying the lessons that caused the decision to bow out. Listen now!
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For more information about Coach Blu and the Addict II Athlete program please visit AddictToAthlete.com.
Remember how last week Josh & Blu said our race that weekend couldn't be worse than the 1904 Olympic marathon? Ehhhhhhhhhh ... Blu might have to eat his words. After a rough morning getting to the race, Coach Blu struggled through the Rock n' Roll: Salt Lake City Half Marathon. What happened? What went wrong? Did he finish?
Listen to find out!
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We've all had bad races. But, have you ever had a race worse than the 1904 Olympic Marathon? Of the 32 men that lined up at the starting line only 14 would finish. Many dropped out due to severe dehydration, some ate rotten apples along the way, took a nap or even took RAT POISION to help get them over the finish line.
This story is INSANE so Josh and Blu are here to tell it to you! Listen now!
Read the story here on Runner's World.
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Use code JOSH24 to save 20% on your registration ANY race distance (marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids K and bike marathon) at the Salt Lake City Marathon happening April 20, 2024. Register now at www.saltlakecitymarathon.com! Prices go up soon!
Register for the Home and Hospice Family Fun Run happening September 23, 2023 at Winchester Park Pavilion in Murray, Utah! Register here -- kids run free! Use code WECARE23 to save $5 on your registration. Registration fees help support the Homecare and Hospice Association of Utah.
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Follow The Party in the Back on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Listen to episodes wherever you get podcasts or at thepartyintheback.com. Shop for show swag here.
For more information about Coach Blu and the Addict II Athlete program please visit AddictToAthlete.com.
How much would you pay to register for a race? Would you pay $100 for a 10K? $250? Or perhaps $10,000? What would you pay to run the Grand Canyon? The Great Wall of China? Antarctica? Florida?
We run down a list of some of the most INSANE race entry fees around the world and then decide if it's worth the money or not! Listen now!
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For more information about Coach Blu and the Addict II Athlete program please visit AddictToAthlete.com.
THE PARTY IS HERE! Josh recounts his race experience at the Deseret News Half Marathon. How did it go? Did he survive? Did he finish? Did he make a new friend? It was really "the tale of two races," especially after getting off course and experiencing stomach issues.
Listen to Josh's experience now on this week's episode of The Party in the Back!
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For more information about Coach Blu and the Addict II Athlete program please visit AddictToAthlete.com.
HAPPY FRIDAY! Josh & Blu are fartleking it before their three-day holiday weekend! Happy Pioneer Day to everyone celebrating! What's on the docket today? Welll ... Josh is creeped out by mustached guys eating ice creams, Blu loves listening to Stephen King while running and ... well ... a whole bunch of other stuff.
Listen to find out.
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As a runner having an encounter with an animal is inevitable, especially if you run trails or outdoors. So, what do you do if you encounter a moose, a bear, a snake or even a ... deer? Thankfully, the guys are sharing tips and tricks to avoid and prevent a more dangerous encounter with wild animals while out running.
Listen now to The Party in the Back with Josh & Blu available wherever you listen to podcasts or at www.thepartyintheback.com!
WOW! Congratulations to Ashley Jensen Paulson! She was the 2023 Badwater 135 overall winner with a course-record time of 21:44:35! In honor of this accomplishment we're changing our name (for this episode) to The Party in the Front!
The guys are also talking about the Badwater 135's race history and Blu's experience crewing it ... PLUS ... a lot of tangents about German tourists, Tiger's Blood Frazils and the need to get Sean Astin on the show.
Listen now to The Party in the Back with Josh & Blu available wherever you listen to podcasts or at www.thepartyintheback.com!
Josh & Blu are back with a whole new party! What's are they chatting about? Well, after a longer than average tangent about hot dogs, they chat about VOLUNTEERING! They discuss everything from the importance of volunteers during a race to how to maximize your impact as a volunteer.
Tune in now to this ALL-NEW episode of The Party in the Back!
WELCOME TO THE PARTY! Josh shares some insight he's gained over the past couple of weeks about why stories matter. Specifically why YOUR story matters. After having that belief stripped from him over the past few years he's resolving to be louder and more bold in telling his story, because -- NO ONE CAN DICTATE THE VALUE OF YOUR STORY, BUT YOU!
Listen now to The Party in the Back!
Does your Grandma tell you running is bad for your knees? Do other runners say you have to run a certain pace to be considered a REAL runner? Or perhaps do you think you can't walk at all during a race? Josh & Blu are BUSTING these (and many more) running myths!
What constitutes being a REAL runner? A lot less you may think! Listen now to this week's episode of The Party in the Back to find out!
THE PARTY IS BACK! Apologies about last week, Josh and Blu's ADHD got the best of them. But, they're back and they're ready to talk ALL things running!
What's on tap this week? The duo is talking about their favorite runners as if they're trading cards. Who's in Josh's pile? Blu's pile? Listen to this episode of The Party in the Back to find out!
Josh and Blu are fartleking it. Where does the conversation go? Everywhere from here to there to even talking about movie perferences. Listen now to The Party in the Back!
THE PARTY IS HERE! Coach Blu is back from Washington, DC. How was it? What did he see? Did he run while there? Did he need to?
Plus, Josh & Blu talk about running jobs. Can you make a career out of it? How much can you expect to make as a professional runner? Race director? Shoe salesmen? Listen to find out!
Josh & Coach Blu are BACK! Coach had a little health scare, but luckily everything is okay! The duo is talking about the Boston Marathon and specifically the 10 year anniversary of the Boston Marathon Bombings. Josh shares with Blu his 15 minutes of fame during the aftermath of the bombings.
PLUS ... the guys are excited to be running the Salt Lake City 10K this weekend! LISTEN NOW TO THE PARTY IN THE BACK!
WELCOME BACK! This is PART TWO of a two part series that Josh & Coach are doing about how to deal with trolls. In this episode Coach shares some of his tips on how to take away the trolls power and use it for your benefit whether it's getting attacked online or by the real life people around you.
LISTEN NOW!
THE PARTY IN BACK! Josh & Coach Blu are addressing a few negative comments made by a few internet trolls. They're offering their insights and advice in how we all can keep "the party moving" when trolls enter our lives, both anonymously behind a keyboard or in real life.
Listen to PART ONE of this two two part series so that we all can learn how to rise about the negativity and use it to our advantage when the trolls show up.
LISTEN NOW!
Coach Blu is back from his trail running adventure in Southern Utah. How was it? Did it equal or surpass last year's race?
The guys talk about the differences between trail running vs. road running. What is it that separates the trails and roads? Is it a big difference? The guys talk about some of the obvious and biggest differences.
Listen now to latest episode of The Party in the Back!
Josh & Coach Blu are back from Vegas and share their race recap. Was it as magical as last year? Was it better? Was it worse? Plus, Josh shows his wife Vegas for the first time, Coach Blu experiences rain in Vegas for the first time AND will they be back next year? Listen to find out!
Josh & Blu are gearing up for Vegas, so what's on their minds? Well, Coach Blu is wondering where all the vibrant shoe colors have gone? What's up with all the pastel colors? Plus, the guys think they need to do another relay race ... who's in?
Listen now to The Party in the Back!
What keeps you going back to a race? Is it the shirt? The finisher's medal? Or something else? Josh & Blu talk about returning to the Rock n' Roll 10K in Las Vegas next weekend. Why are they going back? What has changed since last year's race? What are they chasing?
Listen now to the latest episode of The Party in the Back with Josh & Blu!
Hey Party People, on this episode of the Party in The Back Josh and Blu get uncomfortable, yeah they pull back the curtain of self-doubt and avoidance and get real about being ok with being uncomfortable. Embracing discomfort isn’t easy. It takes courage, fortitude, and resiliency. But when we embrace our fear, instead of ignoring it or hiding from it, we can get down to business. When we chase the uncomfortable, the universe conspires to help us achieve our goals and realize our dreams.
Our comfort in life is one of our greatest stumbling blocks. But if we can learn to embrace the uncomfortable, and even seek out the uncomfortable, we will no longer be held back by our fear and anxiety.
On this weeks party in the back episode, we introduced a substitute runner to fill in for Josh as he works on his base tan in beautiful Hawaii. Just because he gets to relax in the sun, doesn't mean the party can't go on. This week episode, we welcome since AKP Brown to the podcast as he describes his acceleration into the running community. KP talks about never running a marathon yet, is considered an ultra runner, his love for this new community has developed and much more. So lace lock your running shoes, synchronize your swatches, and let's get this party started!
If you love running, you’re probably no stranger to the pain of a long-distance run. But humans like to make things more complicated, entering races that push them to their physical and mental limits. We round up the top ten most challenging ultramarathons in the world—all of which push athletes to their limits. Josh and Blu talk about 10 of The World’s Toughest Races this week!
Welcome to SEASON TWO of The Party in the Back! It's 2023 and Josh & Coach Blu are excited about what the new year will bring them! The two talk about their yearly goals, reconnecting with your 'why' and why they're not the biggest fans of special 5K runs.
What are your new year goals? Let us know after listening to latest episode of The Party in the Back!
The new year is ahead of us, so what does that mean? GOALS! Josh & Blu are sharing with you their running and fitness goals for 2023! What are they? What are their goal races? Are they too ambitious? They also want to hear what your 2023 running and fitness goals are!
Listen now to concluding episode of Season One of 'The Party in the Back' with Josh & Blu!
Josh & Blu are READY for Christmas! How did their Thanksgiving 10K go? Well ... Josh had fun. Plus, the duo have been watching plenty of Christmas shows and movies ... so what are they watching? Now that he's a married man is Josh getting sucked into Hallmark Christmas movies? Or something else?
Plus, what do you buy a runner for Christmas? The two talk about what that usually ask for Christmas. What is it? Listen now to The Party in the Back to find out!
Josh & Blu wish you a VERY Happy Thanksgiving! Today is one of the biggest running holidays! Are you doing a Turkey Trot today? In this episode Josh & Blu are chatting all things Thanksgiving ... food, traditions, Turkey Trots and much, much more! LISTEN NOW!
CHRISTMASTIME IS HERE! Josh & Blu are providing you with YOUR Christmas running playlist! They've picked 13 of their favorite holiday-themed songs to jam out to while running! Is 'The Christmas Shoes' on this list? Would Josh allow? Would Blu dare to do it? Listen to find out!
Listen to Josh & Blu's playlist on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4DGvXkAVbl8PF6CuepzAOj?si=96bd2959d1464f2d
The Party in the Back is back! After a week off, Blu is back from Florida. How was Walt Disney World? Did he go running while there? No. But, he thought about it while eating his Mickey Waffles. However, after his trip he's 100% ready for Christmas and has already broken out the holiday music. You can thank Disney for that.
Josh is excited about the holidays as well. Why? He's going to Chuck-a-Rama for Thanksgiving dinner! Who said you have to be in Disney World for dreams to come true?
What else is on this week's episode of The Party in the Back? Well ... you'll have to listen to find out! LISTEN NOW!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! Josh & Blu are sharing SCARY STORIES! But, not just any kind of scary story, they're sharing scary RUNNING stories! What does that all mean exactly?
You know, the kind of stories where you run out of TP in a port-a-potty, cross paths with a moose, mama cougar or perhaps ... aliens? Yes, aliens.
Listen now to the latest episode of The Party in the Back with Josh & Blu and make sure you all have a fun and safe Halloween weekend.
SHOW NOTES
- Ben's UFO Encounter: https://bit.ly/3TYQxbw
- A Utah Man Meets a Cougar. Chasing and Swearing Ensue.: https://nyti.ms/3ssb1Op
What is it about this time of the year? Whatever you call it -- "the suck," "the S.A.D.," "the grind," or even ... "the consumption?" Why does it feel like it hits during this time of the year?
Well, Josh hates it and it's been a struggle for him. Thankfully, Coach Blu is licensed therapist and has some advice for not just Josh, but everyone who struggles this time of the year.
Listen now to find out how you mindfully get out of "the suck" on the latest episode of The Party in the Back with Josh & Blu!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Josh & Blu are providing you with YOUR Halloween running playlist! They've picked 13 of their favorite Halloween-themed songs to with you running! Plus, a Halloween playlist isn't complete without a Tim Curry song. But, which Halloween-themed song is it? Listen to find out ...
PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZU8ptkZpGh3zQRguMeeh4?si=ad6768b4ffe841b3
Josh & Blu are fartleking all about Halloween in this new episode of 'The Party in the Back!' What about Halloween? Well ... neither of them are fans of the holiday, especially Josh. Why? He has reasons, but it probably has something to do with clowns.
Plus, Blu can't find a decent scary movie to scare his son, not even 'The Peanut Butter Solution' scares him, like it does both Josh & Blu! THE. PEANUT. BUTTER. SOLUTION. Trust us, it's scarring.
What else will you find in this episode of 'The Party in the Back?' Listen to find out!
Running can be a bit intimidating for beginning runners, that's why Josh & Blu are sharing their favorite running tips, gear and knowledge meant to help new runners stay safe while out on a run!
Don't be a fool and listen now to The Party in the Back so you can run until you're 103!
You've just done your goal race ... now what? Maybe you're feeling a little down? Like you're in a funk? Maybe you're experiencing what many runners call "The Post-Race Blues?" So what are they? How do you counter them? Luckily our Blu has some tips on how to counter those post-race blues!
Listen now to findout what they are on the latest episode of The Party in the Back with Josh & Blu!
EXTRA! EXTRA! Catch the Running Headlines! Josh & Blu are diving into the news! Over the past several weeks Coach Blu has been gathering articles about running -- the cool, the funny and even the -- WTF?
Listen as Coach reads articles about dogs running races, what kind of running is appropriate while grieving the Queen and give it to the Chinese, they'll hunt you down if you cheat! Listen now!
It's an ALL-NEW Party as Josh & Blu reflect on the Addict II Athlete Proxy Run 5K held this past Monday on Labor Day. What makes this race so special? What made the 2022 race a highlight for Josh?
Listen now to this rather heavy episode of 'The Party in the Back' as Josh & Blu talk about the Proxy Run, the impacts of suicide and drug overdose deaths on families and the friends they've lost.
Coach Blu is going solo for a quick update. The update? We had some legit technical difficulties trying to record today's episode. Josh's internet is wonky and we couldn't record a full episode. He believes solar flares are messing up his internet (source: Google and about 4 out of 5 people who wear tinfoil hats)?
But don't you fret ... there will be a party this week! Actually you'll be getting TWO episodes this week to make up for the delay! LISTEN NOW!!!!!!!!
Josh & Blu are fartleking because they have a lot to talk about! Coach Blu needs your help! This heat has him wondering what the best product to stay hydrated is ... Water? Powerade? Gatorade? Pedialyte? And, he needs something for some chafing issues.
Plus, Josh recaps the Mt. Nebo Half he ran this weekend and looks forward to his upcoming fall races, especially during Halloween and Thanksgiving! Listen now to this special random fartleking episode of The Party in the Back Podcast!
Josh & Blu are looking to get HIGH! No, not in the Snoop Dogg or even John Denver way, but in the runner's way! We're talking about the RUNNER'S HIGH in this episode!
Coach Blu runs through the process and benefits of the runner's high. What EXACTLY is a runner's high? How do you achieve one? What is the experience like? Listen now to find out!
It's an all-new 'Beginners Guide' episode of The Party in the Back! Josh & Blu are sharing their tips and recommendations on how to find the best running shoe for beginning runners.
What kind of shoe is best for beginners? What should you get? And, How do you properly break them in? Josh & Blu will go over all of this and more! LISTEN NOW!
There are four months left of 2022 and for Josh & Blu the year has already been life changing -- new gigs, new goals, new challenges ... and ... new wife? With all the changes and loss surrounding the duo, one constant has been running.
Josh & Blu share their mid-year race review of the Top 5 races they ran in 2022! What races were their favorites? PLUS ... Coach Blu also wants to know what your favorite races done so far in 2022! LISTEN NOW!
THE PARTY IS BACK! Josh & Blu are excited to be back behind the mic! Life has recently brought up a lot of emotions for both of them, so much so that Josh has been a lot of his therapist.
In this episode Josh shares what he's been learning in therapy about radical acceptance, distracting, turning the mind and willingness because he sees a lot of parallels with running!
How can these concepts help your running? Good thing Coach Blu is a therapist himself as he helps break it down to a way any athlete can understand the benefits! LISTEN NOW!
A few episodes ago Josh & Blu shared the music they love listening to while running, now they're sharing their favorite podcasts to plug in while on the run!
The two share a number of favorites among 15 different genres from arts to science to history to music and beyond! What's on their lists? But, more importantly ... what's on your list? What podcasts do you listen to while on the move?
Listen now as 'The Party in the Back' Podcast goes meta chatting about podcasts to listen to while running while listening to a podcast about running!
Josh & Blu decide to fartlek this episode! There's absolutely too much to talk about, especially about the Revel Big Cottonwood Marathon! Could the race really be coming to an end after a decade? They better not, this is Josh's favorite race!
Plus, have you seen the first episode of 'The Party in the Back TV?' It's Josh & Blu running last year's Revel Big Cottonwood Half Marathon and you'll find out why it's always a party in the back with these two!
It's time to GO BIG, so listen now!
Some people call it 'THE SUCK' others call it 'THE WALL' or even 'THE PAIN CAVE.' Whatever you call it, every runner eventually runs into it. Is it avoidable or simply inevitable?
Josh & Blu are talking about those tough runs where you've hit your limit and feel like you can't go any further. Coach Blu share nine tips to help you avoid or process 'the wall.' But, can you avoid hitting the wall?
Plus, get ready for The Party in the Back TV coming to YouTube this week! What kind of adventure will Josh & Blu be taking? You'll have to listen to find out!
IT'S HOT OUTSIDE! Summer is here so Josh & Blu are talking about running in the heat! Josh hates it, Coach Blu loves it. What about you? Coach wants to know what season is your favorite for running?
Plus, Josh shares '13 Tips to Running in the Heat' and Josh & Blu chat with Heath & Jarom Thurston about International Running Friend Day and a special fundraiser to honor the memory of Reese Thorne.
Crank up the AC and cool down while listening to the latest episode of The Party in the Back Podcast!
HAPPY FIRST DAY OF SUMMER! Josh & Blu are setting the tone for a summer full of running by sharing their favorite summer running songs! The songs that pump you up, get you going and on the move! What's on their playlist?
Plus, Coach Blu wants to know what your pump up running song! Listen to the latest episode of 'The Party in the Back' now!
You can listen to Josh & Blu's playlist on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3XpO0hm5xcjDkMzXdKlYPM?si=f8610a6b95fe4e17.
Checkout Josh & Blu's extended cut playlist on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/thepartyintheback.
Josh & Blu are talking about finding your 'Why?' in running. You know that reason that keeps you focused, motivated and moving forward. What is YOUR 'Why?' Do you have one? Plus, Coach Blu shares a number of tips on how you can discover your 'Why?' Listen now!
In this episode Josh & Blu talk about … MULLETS?! Yes, mullets. Why mullets? Especially for two people who couldn't grow one to save their lives? They're chatting about "The Mullet Mentality" which is a way of life that one can adopt on or off the running trails.
What does this mentality all mean? Listen to find out!
With the many stressors and obstacles in life for many right now Josh & Blu talk about the importance of balancing one's mental health. Coach Blu shares EIGHT KEYS to strengthening one's mental health through running and exercise. What are they? Listen to find out!
Josh & Blu are running to the movies! The two share their 'Top 10 Favorite Running Movies of All-Time!' What movies made their list? Chariots of Fire? Forrest Gump? Prefontaine? Listen to find out what movies made their list and which running movie was their TOP pick! You might be surprised who's #1! Listen to find out!
Josh & Blu introduce you to the first 'Beginners Guide' and share their favorite tips on how to start your own running journey. Plus, Coach Blu shares his 'Top 10 Beginners Tips to Running' and asks his first 'Coach's Question of the Week!' Are you ready to start your running journey? Start now, by listening to the latest episode of 'The Party in the Back!'
GET TO KNOW COACH BLU! Coach Blu Robinson ran his marathon in 2000 as a challenge from his father-in-law. Why did he take the challenge? How did it shape him? Listen as Coach Blu talks about how that first marathon helped shape not just him, but the founding of Addict II Athlete and the 'erase and replace' mentality.
Plus, Josh & Blu finish playing their game of 'Two Truths and One Lie' ... who wins? Listen now to find out!
GET TO KNOW JOSH! Josh Hansen has been running for over a decade and has done over 250+ races including a handful of marathons and ultraraces. What keeps him ticking? But, Josh's biggest adventure might be the one he's taking TODAY as he takes the plunge and is getting married! Plus, Josh & Blu play Round One of their first game on The Party in the Back! LISTEN NOW!
Josh & Blu are not done kicking off 'The Party in the Back' Podcast! This is their SECOND episode of two on their first day! How many are they releasing during the first week? The two talk about the defining friendships that have shaped their running journeys and how important friendship are within the running community.
Plus Josh & Blu introduce 'International Running Friend Day' which will happen on the first Saturday of every August! Listen now to find out more about this annual running holiday!
WELCOME TO THE PARTY IN THE BACK! Hosts Josh Hansen & Coach Blu Robinson kickoff 'The Party in the Back' Podcast on Global Running Day!
What is this new podcast all about? What exactly are they doing over the next week? Are Josh & Blu crazy? Perhaps.
Listen now to find out about the community Josh & Blu are creating around this new running podcast that celebrates all those who dare to lace up!