On The Back Foot
66 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago -What began as four runners generally talking running became one man baldly going forth into fell running đââď¸đ and podcasting about it
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Episodes
Talkin' with Tonkin and Bobby's Hard Storrys
April 16, 2024 08:40 - 2 hours - 124 MBContributors become guests We munch on the moors The lads teach me scree descending We hear about Jacob's love of postcodes The origins of Bobby's name And all of this in just a short 2hrs Of course I telling you about my training and my breakfasts too! https://www.instagram.com/otbfpod/ [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lad's Leap Review
April 12, 2024 11:17 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBThe review has landed! Thank you to all contributors. Thank you for listening Charles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lad's Leap Preview - Featuring Des Gibbons
April 02, 2024 14:10 - 1 hour - 111 MBGreat interview with Des Gibbons ahead of Lad's Leap. Followed by the Adventures of Fran and Andy, a return of a familiar voice, the arrival of a new voice, 'Fell Running News 'and On The Bob Foot Apologies I didn't have all the results from Coledale Horseshoe at time of editing - Congratulations to Emma Clayton for winning, ahead of Phillipa McCrea and Kelli Roberts Thank you Des Have a great time at Lad's Leap and see you there! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...
On The Bob Foot - Cake Testing, Words and Theme Tunes
March 26, 2024 22:18 - 1 hour - 58 MBContributors come up with the goods again Feedback to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Flower Scar Review - On The Bob Foot - Turning up the volume
March 20, 2024 15:45 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBFollowing on from Flower Scar. We get the big name in first and hear from Bobby Gard-Storry. Myself and sub editor Quiz Alborough ponder if we've got enough to make an epsiode. Tonkin returns and so does his Majesty of Munching on the Moors, A very fast man gives his report in his indomitable style. We learn more about how to run like a Haggis. Training gets specific for the Bob Graham and Rob rounds-up the results! Introduction courtesy of famous American Ultra Runner Davey Gobbins Well d...
Good luck one and all
March 16, 2024 07:17 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MBThis isn't really an episode, it's a song... Just wanted to say good luck, we're all counting on you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Flower Scar Preview - The Champs begins!
March 12, 2024 17:23 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBIt's a long one. So approach it like Munching On The Moors. You could eat it up in little bits or devour all your food in one go and be an absolute hero of your own lunchbox! The Flower Scar preview features Doni Clarke, Nic Barber, Chris Alborough, Andy Blackett, Bobby Gard-Storry, Dr Rothery, John Kelly and Skip the dog đ With it being a marked course Fran âRun like a Haggisâ Blackett takes a week off https://www.runlikeahaggis.com And your favourite Cumbrian language teacher had an ins...
On The Bob Foot - The James Wynne Wine Win Method, Racing Tips with Andy Blackett, Munching On The Moors, Haggising and Learning Cumbrian
March 05, 2024 16:26 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBSome critics have claimed that I impersonate top mountain runner's talking to me on my podcast! First of all I wouldn't do such a silly thing. Secondly I don't actually have the talent. All the guests featured on this episode took time out of their busy days to send me well rehearsed voice notes that probably took them hours to rehearse. The fact anyone would suggest some of them are phony is frankly insulting and if accusers want to listen to 'On The Back Foot' then I think they should be do...
On The Bob Foot - Harry Bolton's Electric Sex Shoe, High Cup Nick, Cheese Sandwiches and Tandems
February 28, 2024 09:57 - 56 minutes - 49.7 MBFell Running News, Munching on the Moors, a Ron Hill exclusive, The Cat Lane Canter and On The Bob Foot Thank you contributers Hope to see a few of you at Ilkley Moor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On The Bob Foot - The Lunarless Round, The Adventures of Dr Rothery, Running on the Fells and The Cornish Cream Tea Conspiracy!
February 23, 2024 08:41 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBMunching on the moors, Fell Running News, The lunarless Round and On The Bob Foot Thank you again to all contributors See you soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On The Bob Foot - Bobby's Bourbondale, Charlie's Confessions, Tales of Tonkin and Will's Wraps
February 13, 2024 10:17 - 57 minutes - 50.3 MBHow almost an hour's episode was conjured from this we will never know. Thank you to all the contributors Have an incredible Shrove Tuesday Lots of love from all at On The Back Foot Send in your Flapjack recipes and who would be the fastest fell runner in a 100 metre sprint to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On The Bob Foot - Gary House
February 06, 2024 16:24 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBAnother episode with a great guest! Thank you Gary for sharing your time. 0.00 A joyful intro with Jacob Tonkin Approx 4 mins - On The Bob Foot Approx 14 mins - Gary House interview Approx 1 hr 23 mins - Fell Running News Approx 1 hr 28 mins - Munching On The Moors Approx 1 hr 35 mins - Talking Cumbrian with Jacob Tonkin Approx 1 hr 41 mins - A song for Gary Please contact [email protected] with fell running news, munching on the moors, questions for guests or Jacob Tonkin ...
On The Bob Foot - Tigger Tor and The Adventures of Dr Rothery
January 30, 2024 13:40 - 58 minutes - 50 MBSit back, relax and see where this one takes you! Thank you to Ben Rothery, Josh Holgate, Cynog Williams, Alex Mason and Jacob Tonkin Dr Rothery stars in; The case of the Lulu Lemon Not signing up The case of the wrong reccy Following the wrong men! We welcome comment and content at [email protected] or visit the facebook group/instagram for updates Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On The Bob Foot - Tigger Tor Preview feat Bart Shaw
January 23, 2024 09:31 - 55 minutes - 47.7 MBOn the Bob Foot, Chris Alborough interviews Bart Shaw, Will Boothman returns for Munching on the Moors, Rob Greenwood rounds up the Trigger and Jacob Tonkin teaches us some Cumbrian. A former guest returns for a little update with a lovely phrase on returning to running I haven't heard before Lining up some guests - if there is ever anyone you want to hear from please get in touch [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On The Bobby Foot - A new niggle and a special collaboration
January 16, 2024 10:15 - 55 minutes - 49.2 MBOn the Bob Foot, Fell Running News and a special collaboration Email your race reports, munching on the moors, questions for learning Cumbrian to [email protected] For reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVZM0n98iWE 0.00 - 0.02 - Lord of Totley doing what he does best 5.01 - A man earning a lost sheep award Bert Miller & The Animal Folk - Don't eat your friends https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8717nKomlw&list=RDEMXHzM08iJWan_mtFCto5xsQ&start_radio=1 Best of.... https...
On The Bob Foot - Spine Special with Jennie Stevens
January 09, 2024 10:31 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBJust like the Spine it's a long one Edale to Hebden Bridge - On the bob foot training diary Hebden Bridge to Hawes - Interview with Jenny Stevens - https://www.justgiving.com/page/jennie-stevens-1683283851082 Hawes to Hardraw - Spinaholic with Richard Bulmer Hardraw to Middleton and Teesedale - Rob Greenwood's Spine Teeser Middleton and Teesedale to Alston and Bellingham - Bobby G's 9 Standards Alston and Bellingham to Kirk Yetholm - Learning Cumbrian with Jacob Tonkin Enjoy the Jour...
On The Bob Foot - Getting Brosson
January 02, 2024 05:36 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBNever before has a podcast been so obvious and formulaic. Back again with the usual features: Traning Diary, FR News, Munching on the Moors and Learning Cumbrian with JT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On The Bob Foot - Silent Night and James Mooney
December 26, 2023 00:10 - 1 hour - 54 MBAnother great Fell Running News from the North East. We meet James Mooney - creator of a Lou Sarsoulle and hear about his coast path adventures https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNVVRLFgLT8 Sorry there was some swearing and I didn't edit it out Merry Christmas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On The Bob Foot - The niggle that got better
December 19, 2023 09:06 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBPossibly the weirdest the pod has been - an advert for a new business, training diary, Fell Running News feat. Andy Blackett, Munching on the Moors and a new feature starring Jacob Tonkin. Thoughts and Prayers for Joe Blacketts shoe. Thank you to all contributors Hoping I've not cursed myself with the episode title https://www.runlikeahaggis.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On The Bob Foot - Accountability
December 12, 2023 08:01 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBWe discuss the new format, hear a little/lot about someone's running, Fell Running news, a superb Munching on The Moors with Bobby Gard-Storry and in this shortened format listeners and lake district farmers are spared the delights of an acoustic cover Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
James Gray: A survivors story
November 12, 2023 20:26 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBCharlie brings us some more baking tips, Munching on the Moors continues, we thank Keswick AC for hosting a fantastic fell relays and meet a stoic hero of our times. Meet James Gray - one shoe man, reed up nose guy and as we find out, so much more! This is the last episode of this series. Who knows when the next one will happen Thank you to those who enjoy it. Don't hesitate to get in touch [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Shelf Moor/End of Champs Review
October 19, 2023 21:02 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBThank you to Josh Holgate for his views on Sandwiches. We are joined by Nic Barber, Ben Rothery, Jamie Arkle, Jake Lane, Dan Howarth, Joe Steward and Alex Fowler to review Shelf Moor and the Championship Season Good luck to everyone at the Fell Relays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Shelf Moor Preview (Featuring Nichola Jackson and Billy Cartwright)
September 20, 2023 07:48 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBWe have a new feature! Charlie advises what to do when you're injured... We then interview the British Hill and Fell Running Champions Hear a little about Shelf Moor Get played out with a song Thank you for listening Have a great race! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
UTMB Special with Dave Chew, Arden Young and Nichole Abma
September 12, 2023 12:19 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBAfter spending the week leading up to the UTMB making friends with the 1st Australian at UTMB, the 1st Canadian at CCC, her epic crew and premier ultra running podcasters it seemed silly not to make an episode! 10 mins of intro 60 mins of Dave Chew, Arden Young and Nichole Abma 5 mins of outro Song - by popular demand but could put an end to that Back to fell running next week. Donât hesitate to contact Charlie @ [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
Sedburgh review (Featuring Harry Bolton and Jake Collier)
September 07, 2023 11:38 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBThe Sedburgh Review finally lands! With a dedicated roaming reporter giving what were live course updates we bring you the best of the action. This is followed by an interview with Harry Bolton (co-hosted by special guest Jake Collier and a mystery late arrival). Then the results Then a little CB summary Thank you for listening Donât hesitate to contact the podcast on [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sedburgh Preview (With Bart Shaw)
August 16, 2023 16:06 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBManaged to cobble something together with Bart for a Sedburgh preview. No wifi so resorted to recording a whatâs app voice call through a speaker onto a laptop⌠I hope the audio is what you fantastic people deserve and that youâre all pumped for the race. I know I would be. Peas and Love. Charlie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chapelfell Top Review (Featuring Special Guests)
August 04, 2023 14:28 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBChapel Fell Top review finally lands with plenty of guests - Fran Blackett, Chris Alborough, Alex Fowler, Eve Pannone, Daniel Haworth and Ben Rothery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chapelfell Top Preview (Featuring Fran Blackett)
July 19, 2023 20:50 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBReliving some recent 5k action Charlie gets thinking about shorter races and the pain involved, we then meet race organiser Fran Blackett (around 12 minutes if overly in depth race reports set to classical music aren't your thing) to talk about her running experiences and the upcoming Chapelfell Top. Some excellent punditry comes in from Alex Fowler and Charlie's musical talents are tested if you stick around beyond the outro. To get in touch email [email protected] All the best ...
Rachel Steen
July 06, 2023 06:24 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBIn this episode we meet Rachel Steen, a Totley runner and close friend of the podcast. Rachel opens up about her journey with running and fertility. Meanwhile itâs Hathersage Gala and plenty is happening in the village Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Duddon Valley Review (Featuring Eve Pannone)
June 17, 2023 21:41 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBLooking back at the last Champs race we meet with U23 Fell Running Champion Eve Pannone. We hear about her route into Fell Running, her recent trips abroad, how she tackles her training and what music gets her pumped before a race. Charlie reports on his run with his good friend Bart Shaw and reads out the results. A roaming reporter gives us some mid race updates and there is some of the usual nonsense that you probably expect with this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
Duddon Valley Preview (Featuring Josh Hartley)
June 02, 2023 07:32 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBToday we talk about tomorrow's Duddon Valley and other things too Josh was a great guest and brought lots of stories. We hit the chat about the course somewhere after 40 minutes All the best Charlie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fairfield Horseshoe Review (Featuring Ben Rothery)
May 21, 2023 14:34 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBFollowing last weeks run in the sun we catch up with one of the top Gentlemen of the sport. Great chatting with Ben about the race and other things to. Some more reporting from Alex Fowler and a podcast debut for Hannah Cowley. Fell Running news gives you the Category Podiums and we have a fantastic outro which I think should stand against copywriting. If I am done for this I will quit music... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fairfield Horseshoe Preview (Feat. Bart Shaw - Blackamoor Champion)
May 11, 2023 16:50 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBOn today's episode I am joined by my great friend and current Blackamoor Champion Bart Shaw Today we discuss our bitter rivalry and the upcoming Fell Champs Race To kick off though we have some special features We finally get to talking about Fairfield just after 46 minutes but there is plenty to enjoy beforehand At the end we get a well known genius on to answer us some questions Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Charlie On The Bake Foot (interviewed by Doni Clarke)
March 28, 2023 19:58 - 1 hour - 105 MBDoni spins the mic back on Charlie Nobody says Volvo better than Doni Nobody interviews Charlie better than Doni Apologies for some swearing Hope you enjoy it We talk about running and other things too Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pat Goodall
March 21, 2023 15:05 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBCharlie meets Peak District based Fell Runner Pat Goodall. The current W65 English Fell Running Champion and Totley Athletic Club Heroine! We hear about Pat's latest venture into Triathlon, what she enjoys about her training and some of her most memorable fell running experiences Charlie does his usual rambling intro which mentions the impressive hiking of his friend's son 'Roman". See Roman's adventures on youtube by searching Romans Rambles or trying this link https://www.youtube.com/watc...
Lisa Watson
March 11, 2023 12:45 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBCharlie catches up with Sheffield based runner and Two Times Dragon's Back Winner, Self Supported Munro's record holder and Dark Peak Women's Captain Lisa Watson Photo courtesy of No Limits Photography Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Long Mynd Valleys Review
February 15, 2023 11:28 - 19 minutes - 30.6 MBCharles dives straight in with what happened at the weekend and a little Fell Running News for your listening pleasure Photo this morning near Hathersage https://merciafellrunners.org.uk/results/long-mynd-valleys-2023/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Long Mynd Valleys Preview with Nic Barber
February 08, 2023 07:21 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBAfter a little woe is knee story we are joined by Nic Barber. Nic talks us through his selection process on the Champs, we hear about the races for 2023 and who he thinks will go well at Long Mynd. We also hear a little bit about Nic himself. Also worth noting - Any views heard on the podcast are Nic' and not necessarily those of the FRA Charlie's views are his own too The view in this photo is of a stunning beast in front of the backdrop of the Long Mynd Valleys Hosted on Acast. Se...
Two Thousand And Twenty Two Review
January 07, 2023 20:10 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBWith a little help from his friends 2022 gets a little review Featuring; Stuart Walker Fi Pascall Not Fi Pascall Adharanand Finn Mandy Moore Dan Howarth Doni Clarke Tom Saville Bart Shaw Jamie Rutherford (Ratherfast) Nic Jackson William Cartwright Ricky Parrish Charlie Baker Thank you for listening and hope you all have a great 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nic Jackson
December 26, 2022 21:17 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBA bit of a catch up to begin and then we meet Nic Nic is quite the runner - Multiple GB vests, 6 x 2nd place at the English Fell Championship and also a steady performer at the Police Officer's bleep test Was great to have Nic on the pod and hear what makes her tick As mentioned in Fell Running news https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-to-fund-the-search-efforts-for-darren-kay Podcast cover image courtesy of Stephen Wilson https://www.granddayoutphotography.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acas...
Doni Clarke
December 15, 2022 22:06 - 1 hour - 112 MBEnding 2022 thick and fast we meet this years English Fell V40 Champion Doni Clarke. Talk ranges from honouring races, pronouncing Doni, haircuts, football, painting and decorating, yoga, breathing technique, training consistently and specifically... I hadn't met Doni before spending Saturday in his company. We went for a long hilly run on a route which he called his 'specific preparation' for Langdale Horseshoe (having had enough of having 'training' throughout his working life) before si...
Matt Elkington
November 11, 2022 15:43 - 1 hour - 99.6 MBIn this episode we meet the 2022 English Fell Running Champion, we talk about the final race at Langdale, how Matt likes his fell running and what trainers - including a tour of his kit room (quite the audio masterpiece), Matt kindly answers questions before we round up with Fell Running News and other recent events Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tom Saville
October 30, 2022 09:59 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBTom Saville stops by to talk about the recent fell relays, fitting a Bob Graham in around your GCSE's, how much he loves Zwift, some of the Dark Peak challenges around Kinder and to listen to Charlie's latest poem We also hear about the Totley Choc-o and some more Fell Running News Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Langdale Horseshoe Preview (Fell Champs Finale) with Dan Haworth
October 06, 2022 10:19 - 39 minutes - 62.9 MBCharlie speaks to Dan ahead of Saturday's final race of this years English Fell Championships He also updates with what's been going on in his running world - Sierre Zinal, General bits and bobs, The Hodgsons Brothers Mountain Relays Episode image - 'Sheep on a hill' taken by Charlie in Edale, Peak District Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fiona Pascall: S03E02
August 03, 2022 21:07 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBFiona Pascall current Lakes 24 hr record holder guests on 'On The Bake Foot' Fiona was a fun guest and is a very talented runner! We hear about her recent lakeland challenges, how she got ready for her Bob Graham, falling over and hurting your hand and lots more Running News returns (much shorter this time) Enjoy the episode and Happy Running See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fiona Pascall
August 03, 2022 21:07 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBFiona Pascall current Lakes 24 hr record holder guests on 'On The Bake Foot' Fiona was a fun guest and is a very talented runner! We hear about her recent lakeland challenges, how she got ready for her Bob Graham, falling over and hurting your hand and lots more Running News returns (much shorter this time) Enjoy the episode and Happy Running Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Buckden Pike - S3 Episode 1
July 06, 2022 21:09 - 59 minutes - 47.3 MBWithout the boys anymore Mr Baker tries to go it alone. First he calls on an old friend. Then he gets some lovely theme music from pixabay.com - Credit - ZakharValaha, Bernhard Schuermann Presents you some running news. And hopefully sends you off on a high! Please listen with kind ears. Apologies with any quality issues, was having trouble with the Mic but hopefully won't be an issue moving forwards Contact me at [email protected] with anything you like, even if it's just help ...
Buckden Pike: S03E01
July 06, 2022 21:09 - 59 minutes - 47.3 MBWithout the boys anymore Mr Baker tries to go it alone. First he calls on an old friend. Then he gets some lovely theme music from pixabay.com - Credit - ZakharValaha, Bernhard Schuermann Presents you some running news. And hopefully sends you off on a high! Please listen with kind ears. Apologies with any quality issues, was having trouble with the Mic but hopefully won't be an issue moving forwards Contact me at [email protected] with anything you like, even if it's just help ...
Buckden Pike
July 06, 2022 21:09 - 59 minutes - 47.3 MBWithout the boys anymore Mr Baker tries to go it alone. First he calls on an old friend. Then he gets some lovely theme music from pixabay.com - Credit - ZakharValaha, Bernhard Schuermann Presents you some running news. And hopefully sends you off on a high! Please listen with kind ears. Apologies with any quality issues, was having trouble with the Mic but hopefully won't be an issue moving forwards Contact me at [email protected] with anything you like, even if it's just help ...
Adharanand Finn: S02E04
April 20, 2022 20:53 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBFlying solo whilst on a trip to Devon for his first Ultra, Bakes interviews the Author of 'Rise of the Ultra Runners' - Adharanand Finn We hope his interviewing style makes an enjoyable listen, luckily we got you a good guest! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.