Couch to Coached- Running podcast

NSRRA League Standings, Race Results & Running Club Insights | Couch to Coached Podcast This week on the award-winning Couch to Coached Running Podcast, Rob and Emma are joined by Ken Rushton from the North Staffs Road Runners Association (NSRRA) as Ben misses this week’s episode. The trio dive into the latest from the local running scene, discussing recent races, league standings, promotions,...

Season 5, Episode 2 – Track Wins, Triathlon Training & Choosing the Right Coach This week on the award-winning Couch to Coached Running Podcast, it’s just Rob and Ben as they dive into a packed episode full of track racing, triathlon prep, coaching chats, and personal breakthroughs. Ben reflects on a huge moment in his running journey after winning the 1500 metres, opening up about the transit...

We’re back! Season 5 of the award-winning Couch to Coached Running Podcast kicks off with a bang — and there’s plenty to catch up on. Rob, Ben, and Emma reflect on the incredible London Marathon , from elite performances to the electric atmosphere on the streets. Whether you ran it, watched it, or followed along online, this is a proper look at the impact one race can have on the running community...

Manchester Marathon Recap: PBs, Mental Health & Real Race Reflections | Couch to Coached Podcast This week on the award-winning Couch to Coached Running Podcast, it’s all about the Manchester Marathon — and this one is raw, real, and full of emotion. Rob, Ben, and Emma sit down to unpack their experiences from race day. From the highs of crossing the finish line to the challenges along the way...

This week on the award-winning Couch to Coached Running Podcast, it’s an episode of two halves — packed with community, insight, and race week real talk. First up, Rob, Ben and Emma are joined by Tim and Liz from Protein Rebel to chat all things running festival, nutrition, and building a community through sport. With their upcoming running festival on June 7th, they share exciting updates includi...

2 Weeks Before a Marathon: Hydration, Nutrition & Race Prep Tips | Couch to Coached Podcast This week on the award-winning Couch to Coached Running Podcast, it’s officially two weeks until marathon day — and the nerves, excitement, and planning are all starting to build. Rob, Ben, and Emma dive into the realities of this crucial phase of training, where it’s all about fine-tuning, staying heal...

Family Running Journey: Parkrun, YouTube & Kids Fitness with Martin & Isabelle | Couch to Coached Podcast This week on the award-winning Couch to Coached Running Podcast, Rob, Ben, and Emma are joined by a truly inspiring duo — Martin and Isabelle, a father-daughter team making waves in the running world and on YouTube. From building a growing running YouTube channel to smashing parkrun PB...

Couch to Coached – AWARD-WINNING Running Podcast 5 With The Listeners – Our 5 With The Listeners series has been refreshed and rebooted — new questions, new logo, new vibes. Rob, Ben, and Emma sit down with our latest featured listener to explore their running story in a whole new way. We dig into: What their running shoes would say about them What’s in their desert-island running survival kit Wha...

This week on the award-winning Couch to Coached Running Podcast, it’s just Rob and Ben as they catch up on training, progress, and the realities of preparing for race day. From long runs and speed sessions to managing those inevitable niggles, the lads share honest updates on where they’re at — physically and mentally — as marathon day approaches. Rob reflects on completing a 21.1 mile run with va...

Running for Mental Health: The Sad Miles Club Story & 125 Challenge | Couch to Coached Podcast This week on the award-winning Couch to Coached Running Podcast, Rob and Ben are joined by Daniel Leggett, founder of the Sad Miles Club — a movement using running to open up honest conversations around mental health. Dan shares his powerful journey, from experiencing bullying and personal struggles...

Marathon Training Tips: Pacing, Confidence & Long Runs Explained Setbacks, Comebacks & Community Wins This week on the award-winning Couch to Coached Running Podcast , Rob, Ben, and Emma are back with a real, honest look at the highs and lows of training — from health setbacks to big community milestones . The trio kick things off with personal updates, including a few challenges that have...

Couch to Coached – AWARD-WINNING Running Podcast 5 With The Listeners – Our 5 With The Listeners series has been refreshed and rebooted — new questions, new logo, new vibes. Rob, Ben, and Emma sit down with our latest featured listener to explore their running story in a whole new way. We dig into: What their running shoes would say about them What’s in their desert-island running survival kit Wha...

Countdown to Manchester: Consistency, Confidence & Coaching This week on the award-winning Couch to Coached Running Podcast , Rob and Ben dive into the realities of marathon preparation as the Manchester Marathon edges closer. From track sessions and pacing strategies to cross-training and accountability , the pair reflect on the highs, the struggles, and the lessons learned along the training...

Couch to Coached – AWARD-WINNING Running Podcast 5 With The Listeners – Our 5 With The Listeners series has been refreshed and rebooted — new questions, new logo, new vibes. Rob, Ben, and Emma sit down with our latest featured listener to explore their running story in a whole new way. We dig into: What their running shoes would say about them What’s in their desert-island running survival kit Wha...

Marathon Training & Pacing: Strength Work, Heart Rate Zones and an Accidental PB 50,000 downloads, accidental PBs, and marathon miles — there’s a lot to unpack in this episode. Rob, Ben and Emma kick things off celebrating a huge milestone for the podcast before diving into their latest training weeks. From CrossFit sessions and track intervals to long-run strategies and heart rate zones, the...

Couch to Coached – AWARD-WINNING Running Podcast 5 With The Listeners – Our 5 With The Listeners series has been refreshed and rebooted — new questions, new logo, new vibes. Rob, Ben, and Emma sit down with our latest featured listener to explore their running story in a whole new way. We dig into: What their running shoes would say about them What’s in their desert-island running survival kit Wha...

Marathon Training Update: Threshold Runs, Pacing & Staying Consistent Threshold work, cold water plunges, and marathon miles — the training block is well underway. In this episode, Rob, Ben and Emma catch up on their latest running weeks, from Ben battling illness and consistency struggles to Rob’s strong miles and Couch to 5K leadership with Stoke Fit. The trio dive into what really matters r...

Couch to Coached – AWARD-WINNING Running Podcast 5 With The Listeners – Our 5 With The Listeners series has been refreshed and rebooted — new questions, new logo, new vibes. Rob, Ben, and Emma sit down with our latest featured listener to explore their running story in a whole new way. We dig into: What their running shoes would say about them What’s in their desert-island running survival kit Wha...

Running at 250%: Injury Comebacks, Marathon Training & Parkrun Banter Weather chaos, injury comebacks, and Rob operating at 250% energy… it can only be Couch to Coached. In this week’s episode, Rob, Ben and Emma catch up on their latest training weeks, sharing the highs, setbacks, and laughs that come with marathon prep, ultra ambitions, and returning from injury. Rob kicks things off in full-...

Running a Giant Strava Penis for Prostate Cancer Awareness- Special Guest Lizzie Gatherer What do Strava art, ultra running, and prostate cancer awareness have in common? This week, Rob and Emma are joined by the incredible Lizzie Gatherer, who is taking on one of the most unique charity challenges we’ve ever featured… Lizzie is running a 70-mile route shaped like a penis — yes, really — to raise...

Protein Rebel Running Festival Interview Series – Episode 1: Helen Ryvar Back in June 2025, Rob and Ben had the chance to sit down at the Protein Rebel Running Festival and record a series of special conversations with five truly extraordinary and inspiring people from the running community. For reasons Rob still can’t fully explain… he’s been sitting on these interviews ever since. But the wait i...

NSRRA Race Updates & South Cheshire 10K Preview | League Tables and Club News Big races, new league tables, and exciting changes in the local running scene. In this episode, Rob is joined by Ken and Lewis for a deep dive into the latest updates from the NSRRA and South Cheshire Harriers. The trio break down recent race results, including huge turnout numbers, and explore how new instant league...

Marathon Training & Injury Prevention: Coaching, Self-Assessment and Smarter Running Training isn’t just about ticking off sessions — it’s about honest self-assessment, smart decisions, and staying healthy for the long run. In this episode of the Couch to Coached Running Podcast , Rob and Emma sit down for a candid catch-up on their recent training weeks, balancing marathon prep, injury manage...

Running Smarter: Coaching Advice, Parkrun & Marathon Training In this week’s episode of the Couch to Coached Running Podcast , Rob, Ben and Emma dive into their latest training weeks with plenty of laughs, reflections, and coach-backed reality checks. The episode kicks off with light-hearted chaos — sweets, tech issues, and general silliness — before settling into a proper training catch-up. R...

The Spine Race Explained: Ultra Running, Mental Resilience & Survival What does it really take to survive one of the toughest endurance events in the world? In this episode, Rob, Ben and Emma welcome back Gareth Jones to unpack his recent experience at the legendary Spine Race — a brutal 268-mile journey along the Pennine Way that Gareth describes as a survival expedition rather than a race ....