Runners FM

Episode 100. Andreas Almkvist is back in the podcast booth. We talk about the year since leaving the Runners FM project, photography, running, work, life and stuff beyond running. A proper original Runners FM conversation. Good stuff! Follow us at @runnersfm on IG Join the chat in our Strava Group . Host: Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangs Guest: Andreas Almkvist @aalmkvist CHECK OUT THE RUNNERS FM TV YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’re joined by John Davis, author of "Marathon Excellence For Everyone" and the man behind Running Writings. We also put the method into practice, with plenty of ideas that will feel familiar to fans of Renato Canova, and take a look at Victor’s Valencia Marathon build. Good stuff! Follow us at @runnersfm on IG Join the chat in our Strava Group . Host: Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangs Guest: John Davis @runningwritings John's website: runningwritings.com Sign up to John's newsletter here Link to "Marathon Excellence For Everyone" book here CHECK OUT THE RUNNERS FM TV YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we sat down with European Duathlon Champion Arnaud Dely. We talk about his training, how he combines running and cycling throughout the week, lactate testing, the influence of Jan Olbrecht, and what it takes to compete at the highest level in duathlon. If you’re interested in combining running and cycling, you don’t want to miss this one. Good stuff! Follow us at @runnersfm on IG Join the chat in our Strava Group . Host: Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangs Guest: Arnaud Dely @arnauddely , Arnaud on Strava CHECK OUT THE RUNNERS FM TV YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nils and Ben join Victor for a full Colchester 5k race report. We break down the race, talk training and look ahead to our autumn goals. Good stuff! Good stuff! Follow us at @runnersfm on IG Join the chat in our Strava Group . Host: Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangs Guests: Nils https://strava.app.link/KP698gpnx5b Ben Felton @BenIsRunning CHECK OUT THE RUNNERS FM TV YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Olympic silver medallist Evan Jager joins us to talk about the biggest moments of his career, his work with Nomio, what he’s learned from visiting some of the world’s best runners, and why he’s excited to see what he can do over the marathon. Good stuff! Follow us at @runnersfm on IG Join the chat in our Strava Group . Host: Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangs Guest: Evan Jager @evanjager CHECK OUT THE RUNNERS FM TV YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yolanda Ngarambe joins us on this week’s Runners FM. After her first ever stress fracture, she came back to win bronze in the Swedish 1500m Championships last weekend. We talk rehab, representing Sweden on the world stage, the books that shaped her summer, and what’s next. Good stuff! Follow us at @runnersfm on IG Join the chat in our Strava Group . Host: Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangs Guest: Yolanda Ngarambe @yo.ngarambe CHECK OUT THE RUNNERS FM TV YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re very happy to have Mads back on Runners FM again. In this episode we talk nutrition, energy availability and why under fuelling might be the biggest thing holding runners back. Plus we chat about some of the latest supplement trends from the Tour de France. Good stuff! Follow us at @runnersfm on IG Join the chat in our Strava Group . Host: Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangs Guest: Mads Taersboel @madstaersboel Mads website: peak4ever.com CHECK OUT THE RUNNERS FM TV YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I finally got to sit down with my good friend Anton Myhrvold for a conversation about longevity, consistency and passion. Anton has been one of Sweden’s best skateboarders for more than 20 years. We talk about the crazy years in Barcelona riding for Sweet Skateboards, how his mindset has changed over time, and why he’s taking care of his body more seriously today than ever before. There’s a lot runners can learn from Anton. Not because he runs, but because he’s managed to stay passionate, healthy and performing at a high level for so many years.This conversation was a pure joy. We could have kept going for many more hours. Good stuff! Follow us at @runnersfm on IG Join the chat in our Strava Group . Host: Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangs Guest: Anton Myhrvold @antonmyhrvold Watch Anton on Thrasher Magazine's YT channel here ! CHECK OUT THE RUNNERS FM TV YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mads Taersboel is back on Runners FM! Victor’s coach and the mastermind behind his training blocks joins us to break down the build that led to the best shape of Victor’s career before the Berlin Half Marathon. We also dive into one of the biggest lessons from the year: nutrition and fueling. Mads explains how to fuel properly to reduce injury risk and support high volume training, before sharing his thoughts on the road back and the plan for the Valencia Marathon. You don’t want to miss this one. Good stuff! Follow us at @runnersfm on IG Join the chat in our Strava Group . Host: Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangs Guest: Mads Taersboel @madstaersboel Mads website: peak4ever.com CHECK OUT THE RUNNERS FM TV YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Den här veckan gästas vi på Runners FM av Johan och Jeff från Aktivitus för att prata om laktatbaserad träning. Vad är egentligen laktat? Varför har tröskelträning blivit så populärt? Och hur kan du använda laktatmätning för att träna smartare? Vi passar också på att berätta om vårt Runners FM x Aktivitus event på Downtown Camper i Stockholm den 11 juli. Dagen börjar med ett föredrag där vi går igenom grunderna i tröskelträning, hur du kan använda laktat i din träning och vilka misstag som är vanliga. Därefter ger vi oss ut på ett gemensamt tröskelpass där vi mäter laktat live. Hoppas vi ses på Downtown Camper den 11 juli! LINK TO EVENT: https://www.aktivitus.se/smangs2026/ Good stuff! Follow us at @runnersfm on IG Join the chat in our Strava Group . Host: Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangs Guests: Aktivitus @aktivitus CHECK OUT THE RUNNERS FM TV YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matthew Hansen (aka matthanso) has been a dream guest for Runners FM ever since we launched the podcast. From day one, we knew we wanted to have him on the show. Last month, Matt published a brilliant blog post on his coaching platform, Infinite Threshold Coaching, titled “things i wish i knew before chasing this sport at the highest level.” After reading it, we knew we had to get him on the podcast to dive deeper into the ideas behind it. In this honest and thoughtful conversation, Matt and Victor unpack the lessons, mistakes, and insights Matt has gathered throughout his running journey, discussing everything from training and performance to mindset and personal growth. Good stuff! Follow us at @runnersfm on IG Join the chat in our Strava Group . Host: Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangs Guest: Matthew Hansen @matthanso Matt's coaching website: infinitethresholdcoaching.com CHECK OUT THE RUNNERS FM TV YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s episode was recorded in Berlin with Jonny Dahlke, the day after his successful pacing job at the MAS 5K Elite Road Race. Alongside discussing what it’s like to pace a 5K at 2:40/km, we dive into Jonny’s running career, his future goals, and some nutrition topics from the perspective of two MNSTRY athletes. Good stuff! Follow us at @runnersfm on IG Join the chat in our Strava Group . Host: Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangs Guest: Jonny Dahlke @jonnydlk CHECK OUT THE RUNNERS FM TV YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He did it. 7th place at the Swedish Marathon Championships. It wasn’t pretty all the way through. There were good patches, bad patches and a few moments where things got really tough. We sit down and go through the race from the gun on Lidingövägen to the final celebratory lap inside Stockholm Olympic Stadium. Good stuff! RunnersFM is recorded at Downtown Camper - our fav hotel in Stockholm! Follow us at @runnersfm on IG Join the chat in our Strava Group . Hosts: Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangs Frej Ersa Engberg @frejkutar CHECK OUT THE RUNNERS FM TV YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The biggest week in the Swedish running calendar is finally here. In this week’s episode we dive into Frej’s final Stockholm Marathon preparations and take a closer look at the field for the Swedish Championships. With the start list now out, is a top 10 finish actually possible? Good stuff! RunnersFM is recorded at Downtown Camper - our fav hotel in Stockholm! Follow us at @runnersfm on IG Join the chat in our Strava Group . Hosts: Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangs Frej Ersa Engberg @frejkutar CHECK OUT THE RUNNERS FM TV YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The last 10 days before Stockholm Marathon. How should you think and prepare during the final days before race day? Coach Mads joins us for a chat about the final preparations before the marathon: carb loading, heat training, fueling, sleeping well, not messing with your routines and how to think around the last sessions before race day. Probably a good one to listen to if you’re running Stockholm next weekend! Good stuff! Runners FM is recorded at Downtown Camper in Stockholm - the best hotel in town! Follow us at @runnersfm on IG Join the chat in our Strava Group . Hosts: Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangs Frej Ersa Engberg @frejkutar Guest: Mads Taersboel @madstaersboel CHECK OUT THE RUNNERS FM TV YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we sat down with Emma Fridsell at Downtown Camper for a full Stockholm Marathon chat ahead of race day. We answer all of Emma’s marathon questions, from nutrition, carb loading and caffeine to pacing, race day nerves, electrolytes and gels. We’re also breaking down the Stockholm Marathon course, atmosphere, Västerbron and what first-timers should expect from the day. A good guide for anyone running Stockholm in a couple of weeks. Good stuff! Runners FM is recorded at Downtown Camper in Stockholm - the best hotel in town! Follow us at @runnersfm on IG Join the chat in our Strava Group . Hosts: Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangs Frej Ersa Engberg @frejkutar Guest: Emma Fridsell @emmafridsell CHECK OUT THE RUNNERS FM TV YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s podcast: a deep dive with Aussie coach Dan Breen (Arete, Sydney) on lactate, training protocols, periodisation and how to dial in intensity in training. Plus, time in the podcast booth with Victor and Frej, catching up on their training weeks and Frej’s win at the Västerås Half Marathon. Good stuff! Runners FM is recorded at Downtown Camper in Stockholm - the best hotel in town! Follow us at @runnersfm on IG Join the chat in our Strava Group . Hosts: Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangs Frej Ersa Engberg @frejkutar Guests: Dan Breen @areteperform www.areteperform.com/ CHECK OUT THE RUNNERS FM TV YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode, we’re joined in the podcast booth by Ben Felton and Jacob Simonsen. They both ran the Nomio 10K in Bålsta, just outside Stockholm last Sunday. Listen to their race reports and hear what’s next on their radar for the rest of 2026. Good stuff! Runners FM is recorded at Downtown Camper in Stockholm - the best hotel in town! Follow us at @runnersfm on IG Join the chat in our Strava Group . Hosts: Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangs Frej Ersa Engberg @frejkutar Guests: Jacob Simonsen @jacobssimonsen Ben Felton @ben_is_running CHECK OUT THE RUNNERS FM TV YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we sat down in the podcast studio at Downtown Camper with Swedish elite runner John Kingstedt. He’s been through a tough few years, and just a year ago running wasn’t even on the table. Last weekend, he returned to run a marathon PB in Hannover. Listen to this powerful comeback story as John opens up about depression, doubt, and the road back. Good stuff! Runners FM is recorded at Downtown Camper in Stockholm. Follow us at @runnersfm on IG Join the chat in our Strava Group . Hosts: Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangs Frej Ersa Engberg @frejkutar Guest: John Kingstedt @johnkingstedt CHECK OUT THE RUNNERS FM TV YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Frej joins us straight from Hannover, where he’s just celebrated a big success. Pacing his younger brother Noa to a new marathon PB and a Swedish Championship qualifier for the Stockholm Marathon. Cole Gibbens also joins the boys to talk about his build-up to the London Marathon which unfortunately ended (just like Victor’s Stockholm Marathon build) with a stress reaction. A great conversation full of lessons learned and excitement for what’s ahead. Good stuff! Follow us at @runnersfm on IG Join the chat in our Strava Group . Hosts: Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangs Frej Ersa Engberg @frejkutar Guest: Cole Gibbens @colerunning Cole's YouTube is here . CHECK OUT THE RUNNERS FM TV YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.