
Runners FM
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85. The Stockholm Marathon Guide (with Emma Fridsell)
84. The Lactate Chat (with Dan Breen)
83. The Nomio 10k (with Ben Felton and Jacob Simonsen)
82. The Comeback (with John Kingstedt)
81. The Cole Gibbens

80. The Jake Smith
The boys are back in the podcast booth at Downtown Camper to talk about their build up to Stockholm Marathon. Victor shares some unfortunate news following his MRI scan, while Frej is fired up to kick off his marathon training. They’re joined by British elite runner Jake Smith, who brings insight and motivation from his own build towards the London Marathon. One of the best episodes yet! Don’t miss this one. Good stuff!RunnersFM is recorded at Downtown Camper - our fav hotel in Stockholm!Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Hosts:Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangsFrej Ersa Engberg @frejkutarGuest:Jake Smith @jakeliamsmith98CHECK OUT THE RUNNERS FM TV YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

79. The Berlin Half Marathon Recap
The boys were in Berlin last weekend for their first A-goal race of the season. They’re diving into everything that went down in Germany, with race reports and a solid recap from the sub65 man Ben Felton (Ben Is Running). Tune in! Good stuff! RunnersFM is recorded at Downtown Camper - our fav hotel in Stockholm!Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Hosts:Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangsFrej Ersa Engberg @frejkutarGuest:Ben Felton @ben_is_runningCHECK OUT THE RUNNERS FM TV YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

78. The Berlin HM race week
It’s Berlin race week, and the boys are lining up for their first A-goal race of the season. The past few weeks haven’t been without challenges, but in this episode, the goals are set. Tune in for a look at their final workouts, how they’re sharpening up, and the supplements they’re using in the last stretch to make sure those PBs get smashed in Berlin. Good stuff!RunnersFM is recorded at Downtown Camper - our fav hotel in Stockholm!Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Hosts:Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangsFrej Ersa Engberg @frejkutarCHECK OUT THE RUNNERS FM TV YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

77. The Cooper Cawthra
On this episode, we welcome Cooper Cawthra! Just one month after signing with Under Armour to join the Mission Run Professional Team, he made a statement in Boston, running 3:33.85 to shave three seconds off his 1500m PB 🤯In this week’s episode, you’ll hear Cooper’s incredible journey, from essentially recruiting himself into college and Texas A&M University to now competing with the best in the world and chasing Olympic dreams. Good stuff!Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Hosts:Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangsFrej Ersa Engberg @frejkutarGuest:Cooper Cawthra IG: @cooper.cawthraStrava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/47975047 CHECK OUT THE RUNNERS FM TV YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

76. The Kristine Eikrem
In this week’s episode, we’re very happy to welcome the extremely talented Norwegian runner Kristine Eikrem. Kristine recently made her marathon debut in Tokyo, running an impressive 2:28:57.Tune in to hear about her journey from a standout junior athlete to a high-altitude marathon grinder. There’s plenty of great insight to take away from this one. Good stuff!Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Hosts:Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangsFrej Ersa Engberg @frejkutarGuest:Kristine Eikrem @kristineeikremCheck out Kristine's coaching website hereCHECK OUT THE RUNNERS FM TV YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

75. The 4th Q&A + Reunion
The boys are back in the podcast booth, at Downtown Camper, after Victor’s time at the Santa Pola Camp. With four weeks to go until the Berlin Half Marathon, they chat through the plan leading into their PB attempts and how training is shaping up. They also dig deep into nutrition and supplements after loads of listener questions on both. Good stuff! Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Hosts:Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangsFrej Ersa Engberg @frejkutarCHECK OUT THE RUNNERS FM TV YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

74. The Jake Barraclough
In this week’s episode, we finally welcome our most requested guest yet. We caught up with Jake Barraclough (Ran To Japan) directly from Japan. Tune in for an engaging conversation about Jake's Japanese-style training methods, his crazy high mileage and his middle distance training. We also also discuss Jake's Brooks shoe rotation, his ambitious goals for 2026, and much more. You don’t want to miss this one!Good stuff! Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Hosts:Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangsFrej Ersa Engberg @frejkutarGuest:Jake Barraclough @rantojapan (Jake's YouTube)CHECK OUT THE RUNNERS FM TV YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

73. The Barcelona Half Marathon race reports with Jan Lukas Becker and Ben Felton
The boys are back after a hugely successful weekend in Barcelona! This episode is all about the action at the 2026 Barcelona Half Marathon.Hear Frej’s story about his personal best performance, as well as Victor’s strong pacing effort that helped Ben Felton achieve a new PB of 65:22.We also get a magical race report from the fastest runner at the Santa Pola camp, Jan Lukas Becker, who smashed his PB with an impressive 61:20 finish, as well as Ben's race report. Good stuff! Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Hosts:Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangsFrej Ersa Engberg @frejkutarGuests:Jan Lukas Becker @jlb_roadrunnerBen Felton @ben_is_runningCHECK OUT THE RUNNERS FM TV YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

72. The Barcelona Half Marathon chat with Ben Felton
In this episode, leading up to the Barcelona Half Marathon, the boys are joined once again by Ben Felton (Ben is Running), who looks to be in the best shape of his life. The focus is on this week’s race in Barcelona, with all of them taking part. You’ll hear each runner’s goals and expectations as they prepare to battle it out on the streets of Barcelona this Sunday. Good stuff!Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Hosts:Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangsFrej Ersa Engberg @frejkutarGuest:Ben Felton @ben_is_runningWe have a new YOUTUBE Series, too! Check it out here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

71. The Half Marathon preparations
The boys are getting ready for next week’s Half Marathon in Barcelona. Frej is back in Stockholm while Victor is at a training camp with friends in Santa Pola, Spain.For the third time, they welcome nutritionist Robert Gorgos from MNSTRY to the show. Tune in as Robert shares insights on some exciting new race preparation products from MNSTRY and explains how to prepare for a Half Marathon in the best possible way. Use the code IMMUNESTICK20RFM to get 20% off the Immune Stick at MNSTRY! Good stuff! Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Hosts:Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangsFrej Ersa Engberg @frejkutarGuest:Robert Gorgos from MNSTRY @mnstry.nutritionWatch our new Youtube Series here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

70. The Alicante Trip
The boys are recording this episode live from a Brooks event in Alicante, Spain. Frej is coming off a huge performance, smashing his indoor 3000m personal best by 16 seconds with Victor on pacing duties. They’ve also officially locked in their first A-goal race of the season: the Berlin Half Marathon for both of them. Tune in to hear their race goals and what’s coming next. And also hear about our fun new YouTube vlog, Runners FM TV. Good stuff!Check out our new YouTube Vlogg HEREFollow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Hosts:Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangsFrej Ersa Engberg @frejkutar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

69. The Base Training with Mads
The boys are finally back together in the podcast booth for the first time in nearly three months, and the energy is predictably high! They’re joined by their favourite Dane, Mads Taersboel, for a deep dive into base training, the different energy systems, and what we’re really trying to achieve at this stage of the season. Good stuff! Runners FM is recorded at Downtown Camper in Stockholm.Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Hosts:Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangsFrej Ersa Engberg @frejkutarGuest:Mads Taersboel @madstaersboel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

68. The Anton Gustafsson
In this week’s episode, the boys are joined by Swedish ultra runner Anton Gustafsson.Anton is a three time Swedish 100km champion who regularly logs 270km training weeks. Tune in to hear how easy he thinks it will be to run a sub30 10k and whether he enjoys being called the Swedish Jake Barraclough.There was also some live drama during the podcast recording that you won't want to miss (yes, Victor is fine).Good stuff!Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Hosts:Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangsFrej Ersa Engberg @frejkutarGuest:Anton Gustafsson @antonblubb Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

67. The Past and the Future
The first episode of 2026! The boys look back at their 2025 results and start planning for the 2026 spring season. There’s some solid reflection and analysis, and the motivation is high going into the new year. Ben Felton also sent us a message where he shares some inspiring time goals for his 2026 season. Good stuff!Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Hosts:Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangsFrej Ersa Engberg @frejkutarGuest:Ben Felton @ben_is_running Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

66. The Hendrik Pfeiffer
In this week’s episode, we’re finally releasing our training talk with Hendrik Pfeiffer. Victor and Hendrik sat down for a great conversation about his training back in August 2025 and we’ve been saving it until now. Coming off a huge new personal best of 2:06:45 in Valencia, there’s no better time to hear how one of Europe’s top marathoners trains and prepares for peak performance. This one’s packed with great marathon insight. Good stuff!Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Hosts:Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangsFrej Ersa Engberg @frejkutarGuest:Hendrik Pfeiffer @hendrik_pfeiffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

65. The Valencia Report
This week on Runners FM, the boys chat through everything that happened in Valencia last weekend. A few speedy and entertaining runners sent in their race reports, giving the pod lots to dig into. Meanwhile, Frej and Victor both cleared 200+ km last week as they keep building toward fast half marathon times in 2026.Good stuff! Runners FM is recorded at Downtown Camper in Stockholm.Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Hosts:Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangsFrej Ersa Engberg @frejkutarRace Reports:Jonathan Dahlke @jonnydlkJasper McDowell @running_with_jasperMartin Egebjerg Olesen @meothemachine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

64. The Return of Matt Fox
Matt Fox is back on Runners FM!In this week’s episode, we check in with a former guest you’ve been begging to have back on the show. MATT FOX shares his thoughts on how to crack a sub2:20 marathon, dives into some of life’s bigger questions, and lets us in on what’s going on in his world right now.You don’t want to miss this one. Good stuff!Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Hosts:Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangsFrej Ersa Engberg @frejkutarGuest:Matt Fox @mattinglisfox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

63. The San Sebastián Marathon Race Report
This week is all about Frej’s race report from San Sebastián. How did it feel coming off the good vibes at the NYC Marathon? Could he dial in, stay focused, and deliver at full capacity once again? Tune in to hear our guy tell the story of his final race of the year, where the goal was a solid new PB. Good stuff!Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Hosts:Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangsFrej Ersa Engberg @frejkutar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

62. The Mads Knowledge Bombs & Frej's PB Dreams
In this week’s episode, you’ll get Mads answers to last week’s nerdy Q&A questions. We promise there’s plenty of great knowledge coming your way. It’s also Frej’s marathon week, so the episode kicks off with all his thoughts on how he’s planning to attack a new PB down in San Sebastián. It’s one of our longest episodes yet. Perfect for your Sunday long run. Good stuff!00:00 Victor & Frej45:36 Victor & MadsFollow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Hosts:Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangsFrej Ersa Engberg @frejkutarGuest:Mads Taersboel @madstaersboel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

61. The Third Q&A
The guys get together to talk about where they’re at right now. Frej is gearing up for the San Sebastián Marathon, and Victor is slowly easing back into training, with the Barcelona Half Marathon as his next big goal. They also take time to answer some great questions that came in through the Q&A folder.Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Hosts:Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangsFrej Ersa Engberg @frejkutar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

60. The Marathon Race Reports
Frej and Victor both tackled a marathon last weekend and boy, do they have stories! In this week’s episode, the boys spill the beans on their epic race adventures from New York and Auckland. One of them just had the week of a lifetime, while the other… well, let’s say it wasn’t exactly one for the highlight reel. Running life is full of highs, lows, and everything in between. But quitting? Not an option. Good stuff! Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Hosts:Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangsFrej Ersa Engberg @frejkutar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

59. The Marathon Week
The boys are preparing for this week’s marathons. Victor is running his debut marathon in Auckland and Frej is running the NYC marathon. They also go through the very inspiring results from Valencia Half Marathon - Andreas Almgren set a European Half Marathon record and Alfie Manthorpe ran fast and provided us with some good heat data from his CORE monitor which he wore during the race. Good stuff! Runners FM is recorded at Downtown Camper in Stockholm.Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Hosts:Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangsFrej Ersa Engberg @frejkutar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

58. The Australia Report
Victor has landed in Australia and is preparing for his marathon debut next week. Frej has been pacing his little brother, Noa, during this year’s very interesting version of Uppsala marathon where a bomb in the middle of the course made the biggest headlines. Good stuff!Runners FM is recorded at Downtown Camper in Stockholm.Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Hosts:Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangsFrej Ersa Engberg @frejkutar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

57. The Marathon Chat with Mads
In this episode the boys are joined by their favourite Dane, Mads Taersboel, to talk about Marathon preparations.Victor ran 32km at the Malmö Marathon last weekend and is starting to get excited about his marathon debut in Auckland on November 2.Frej has put in some good marathon sessions and is also starting to feel fit for a new marathon PB attempt coming up in San Sebastian.Good stuff!Runners FM is recorded at Downtown Camper in Stockholm.Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Hosts:Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangsFrej Ersa Engberg @frejkutarGuest:Mads Taersboel @madstaersboel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

56. The Swedish 10k Champs feat. Sebastian Lörstad
The boys have been running the Swedish 10k Champs. Frej had a great day and ran a massive PB (and importantly beat William Poromaa!) Victor wasn’t as happy with his performance and just wants to put the race behind him.Today's special guest is the winner of the 10k Swedish Champs, 17-year-old star talent Sebastian Lörstad! He came to visit the podcast booth to tell us about his race, his training and we get some insight into how it is to be the most promising running prospect in the country! You don’t want to miss this one. Good stuff! Runners FM is recorded at Downtown Camper in Stockholm.Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Hosts:Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangsFrej Ersa Engberg @frejkutarSpecial Guest:Sebastian Lörstad @sebastianlorstad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

55. The Stockholm Reunion
The boys are back together in the podcast booth at Downtown Camper after Victor’s altitude camp and short visit to London. Frej has been running Sweden’s most classic race, Lidingöloppet, and finished strong with a legendary final 200m sprint. Victor has been running some good long runs at altitude and finished the week trying his luck at Vitality 10 000m in London together with the man himself, Ben Felton, aka Ben Is Running. Good stuff!Runners FM is recorded at Downtown Camper in Stockholm.Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Hosts:Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangsFrej Ersa Engberg @frejkutar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

54. The St Moritz Report Pt. II
Victor and Mads are still in St Moritz and enjoying the last summer days in the Alps. Victor is starting to look more like a marathon runner with big sessions, together with the German, Jan Lukas Becker. Frej has nailed a good 10k specific session and been to a wedding in Bulgaria. In this episode we’re covering the last days of the World Championship, talking about Mad’s continuous lactate meter project and answering more of the questions from last weeks Q&A. Good stuff! Runners FM is (usually) recorded at Downtown Camper in Stockholm.Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Hosts:Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangsFrej Ersa Engberg @frejkutarGuest:Mads Taersboel @madstaersboel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

53. The St Moritz Report Pt. I
Victor is with coach Mads up at St Moritz on his first altitude camp. Frej is nailing specific 10km sessions in Stockholm. Mads is joining the boys during this episode and together they go through the World Champs results so far, Mads’ continuous lactate meter project and finish off with a Q&A. Good stuff! Mads' Continuous Lactate Meter ProjectExclusive for RunnersFM listeners: early access to our continuous lactate monitor (beta testing).49 units available this Friday – first come, first serve (limit: 1 per customer).Price: $50 → give feedback, get a $35 voucher for your next one. You only cover shipping ($15).Beta testers get:- 1 wearable- 1 medical tape cover- Private WhatsApp access- VIP list access for future releases👉 More at www.starleet.com---Runners FM is recorded at Downtown Camper in Stockholm.Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Hosts:Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangsFrej Ersa Engberg @frejkutar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

52. The Hendrik Pfeiffer Deep Dive
Victor had a tough race in Rotterdam and Frej has been stressed. The boys are choosing some interesting bullet points from the upcoming Hendrik Pfeiffer “Training Talks” interview that will be released later this week and we discuss Frej’s upcoming marathon fuelling using MNSTRY products!Runners FM is recorded at Downtown Camper in Stockholm.Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Hosts:Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangsFrej Ersa Engberg @frejkutar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

51. The Ben Is Back
In this episode we have Ben Felton back in town! He's in the booth, fresh after running the Stockholm Half Marathon with Frej and 20,000 other runners. Listen to the boys' race reports, future race plans and what shoes they have in their rotations at the moment. GOOD STUFF!Runners FM is recorded at Downtown Camper in Stockholm.Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Hosts:Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangsFrej Ersa Engberg @frejkutarGuest:Ben Felton @ben_is_running Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

50. The Beginning Of a New Era
In this episode we put the spotlight on the new co-host of Runners FM, Frej Ersa Engberg!Frej is a crazy guy who started to run in 2023 and clocked a 2:30 marathon before the end of that same year. The former elite football player is now coached by Victor and together they have big plans for the future. Listen to his incredible running journey and get inspired by the future marathon plans that the boys have set out.Runners FM is recorded at Downtown Camper in Stockholm. Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Hosts:Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangsFrej Ersa Engberg @frejkutar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

49. The Goodbye But Not The End
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03. Training Talks - David Lipman and Victor Smångs
In this third episode of Training Talks, Victor is joined by one of our favourite guests, Dr David Lipman. The topic we explore is Zone 2/LT1 training, but the conversation also wanders off into many other training related areas. If you like to listen to two running mega-nerds having a good conversation about training and adaptations, this is the episode for you. Good stuff! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02. Training Talks - Tobias Schmid from Core and Victor Smångs
In this second episode of Training Talks Victor sits down with the mountain runner, Tobi Schmid, who is Product Manager at CORE. The conversation is a deep dive into heat training: how to do it in a proper way as a runner, the best protocols, the latest updates and news from CORE and technical advice on how to get the most out of your CORE Body Temperature Sensor. Good stuff! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

48. The Summer Update
In this episode, we’re catching up on the past couple of weeks—which have been packed with training and exciting events for both of us. Victor visited ON’s headquarters in Zurich and got a firsthand look at their innovative Light Spray process. Meanwhile, Andreas has been up in Åre training hard, and things might finally be turning a corner.We’ll be taking a short break for vacation, but don’t worry—we’ll be back in full force in early August. Good Stuff ahead! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01. Training Talks - Mads And Victor
We're adding something new here at Runners FM—welcome to the very first episode of Training Talks!These extra episodes within Runners FM are shorter, more training-focused conversations. In this debut episode, Victor sits down with his coach (and our favourite Dane), Mads Taersbøl.Mads spent the entire month of May up in St. Moritz with one of the world’s top triathletes, and he shares what they've been working on. We also break down the training plan for Victor as he gears up for the Swedish 10,000m Championships at the end of July.Tune in for a nerdy, fun chat between two running junkies! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

47. The Jordan Donnelly
Diamond League came to Stockholm and so did Jordan Donnelly which gave us an opportunity to get him into the recording booth. With over 15 years of experience working with some of the top brands in the sport, his knowledge runs deep. We had a fantastic conversation covering everything from the evolution of super shoes and the creation of Usain Bolt’s spikes, to what it really means to be race-ready—and the emotional impact of a DNF. We also explored the value of a “tight but loose” mindset and the importance of training without carbon fiber to build true strength and resilience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

46. The Satisfy Pro Jakob Åberg
In episode 46, we're thrilled to welcome Jakob Åberg, Satisfy Pro Runner, to the studio. In 2023, Jakob won Kullamannen 100, putting a well-deserved spotlight on his name in the ultra community. Despite being based in Stockholm, Jakob consistently logs impressive weekly mileage and manages to rack up serious elevation gain—how does he do it? We talk about his training strategies, including why he stacks long sessions back-to-back, and how he maintains balance while managing such a high training volume.Jakob also shares his thoughts on Strava, and gives us insight into how he became part of the Satisfy Pro team. All this and much more—enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

45. The Bicarb Bible, a hip update, the importance of rear delts and Victors current running and some Netflix's "must sees"
In this episode, Andreas shares an update on his running — and yes, believe it or not, it’s actually progressing. He also talks about his first impressions and experiences with David Grey’s “Hip Program.”Victor’s fitness is on the rise — but the real question is: could he really run a 10K in 30:30 at any given time?Special guest Robert Gorgos from MNSTRY Nutrition joins the show to talk about their brand-new Bicarb Gel, which just launched and sold out almost instantly. He shares valuable insights into how bicarbonate can be used to enhance performance and what to think about when creating your own protocol. To wrap things up, Andreas share some Netflix “must sees”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

44. Överträning och maraton med Daniel Pärmenäs (IN SWEDSIH)
Hey dear listeners! Just a quick note—this episode of Runners FM is in Swedish. Up until now, all our episodes have been in English, so we know this might come as a surprise. We truly appreciate all of you tuning in, and while some episodes will now be in Swedish, we’ll continue to release content in English as well. Since Swedish is our native language, we’re excited to share a bit more of ourselves this way. Thanks for being with us on this journey!In this episode, we’re joined by our good friend and fellow runner, Daniel Pärmenäs. Over the past few years, Daniel has grown into a focused and formidable marathon runner—but like many athletes, his journey hasn’t been without its challenges.We dive into his impressive 2:40 finish at the Berlin Marathon, a performance that—looking back—sparked an intense, and at times obsessive, relationship with training. This eventually led to a long period of forced rest due to overtraining, as Daniel worked to understand what was really happening with his body.He shares his story with honesty and clarity, taking us through the highs and lows of recovery. We also hear Daniel’s vivid account of the Boston Marathon and his mindset as he prepares for the upcoming Stockholm Marathon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

43. Elov Olsson Race Report och allt du behöver veta om Ultralöpning (IN SWEDISH)
Hey listeners! Just a quick note—this episode of Runners FM is in Swedish. Up until now, all our episodes have been in English, so we know this might come as a surprise. We truly appreciate all of you tuning in, and while some episodes will now be in Swedish, we’ll continue to release content in English as well. Since Swedish is our native language, we’re excited to share a bit more of ourselves this way. Thanks for being with us on this journey!In this episode, newly crowned Swedish ultra distance champion Elov Olsson joins us in the studio! We dive into his latest race, where he set a new Swedish record in the 24-hour ultra running discipline. This is a deep-dive race report covering everything from energy intake and ultra strategies to preparation, shoe choices, and mental endurance.We also get into the gritty details—like why Elov chooses to pee himself during 100k races but not in 24-hour events. Is there a dark drive pushing him through these extreme efforts, or is it all just pure joy and passion for the sport?All that and much more in this unfiltered, honest, and inspiring conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

42. The latest news
Andreas has been busy with work, and his inability to run lately has started to take a toll on him. Running a podcast is no small task, and recently he's been feeling the strain. He believes it's time to make some changes to keep the show moving forward in a fresh and engaging direction.Meanwhile, Victor shares an update on his recent running experiences, offering a global running report from his adventures at the Bålsta Stadslopp, the London Marathon, and the Copenhagen Marathon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

41. The Archibald Casteel
In the 41st episode, we’re thrilled to be joined by Archibald Casteel. With a marathon PB of 2:10:06, Archie has established himself as a distinguished and highly respected marathon runner. But he’s far from your conventional athlete. We talk about skipping lactate testing, staying relaxed before races, and his overall ‘go with the flow’ approach to training and competition. We also break down a typical training week for Archie, and he shares some great insights into key marathon sessions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

40. The Third Yada Yada
In this episode we talk about Victor becoming a millionaire, dreams of Australia, 10K tapering session, Warm-up Routines, Andreas lack of running and the “King of Moab” documentary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

39. The Nerdy Special With Victor & Mads
This week we have a slightly different podcast format! Andreas is in Slovenia doing a photoshoot so Victor got the honour of hosting the podcast by himself! 😱 To keep the quality of the conversation high he brought in his favourite Dane and coach, Mads Taersboel, to join the fun.They ran a Q&A covering several training topics including; short hill sprints, heat training, Norwegian Threshold training, HRV measurement, nutrition and much more. Tune in for an extremely nerdy episode full of running knowledge! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.