Couch to Coached- Running podcast

Couch to coached - running podcast.   Episode 46- With Manchester done and dusted this brings series 1 of the podcast to a close. Have Rob and Ben kept their running up since achieving their goals at Manchester? They introduce a new feature with a special guest. They have a look at the couch to coached challenge that was set last week and announce a winner (with an amazing prize) and then the...

Couch to coached - running podcast.   Episode 45- Inside Manchester Final Week- Its here, the debrief from Manchester half marathon. How did the lads get on? did they finish? did they PB? did they enjoy it? how did the last part of Robs stag do sandwich go? Tune in and find out more. its an extra long episode, suitable for a long run. MAD FOR IT!!!!! Follow the podcast and make sure to get in...

Couch to coached - running podcast.   Episode 44- Inside Manchester week 10- Its the episode after Robs stag do. Has Rob done any running? Did Rob get dressed up? And its the last episode before the Manchester Half Marathon. How confident are the boys feeling? what's next? also all the usual features....Strava league, shout outs, listeners question and coach reads. AND WE ARE LIVE!!!!! Follow...

Couch to coached - running podcast.   Episode 43- Special guest episode- Its another bumper episode. This week we are joined by podcast sponsors, Protein rebels Tim and Liz. We discuss their products and the benefits of going natural and we also announce the winner of our competition. Also discussed is Congleton Half and with 1 week to go until Manchester half, how confident are Rob and Ben??...

Couch to coached - running podcast.   Episode 42- Inside Manchester week 10- is this it? is it over? Ben has an announcement that could mean the end of the podcast. have a listen to find out more. Follow the podcast and make sure to get in contact with us, ask questions and let us know if you have any funny related running stories you would like us to read out on the future episodes. NSRRA- w...

Couch to coached - running podcast.   Episode 41- Inside Manchester week 9- Who is on the podcast with Ben this week? is it Barry White? Robs feeling abit under the weather today but he is trying to keep consistent with his running. Find out how he gets on. Great Listener question about increasing milage and the benefits on double run days and Rob and Ben set the listeners a challenge. Follow...

Couch to coached - running podcast.   Episode 40- We have a special guest this week, well actually 2 special guests. Its a Congleton Half special and we have race director Stephen Canning and Ken Rushton to tell us all about it. Charities supported by Congleton Half Home Page - East Cheshire Hospice home - Rubys (rubysfund.co.uk) Follow the podcast and make sure to get in contact with us, ask...

Couch to coached - running podcast.   Episode 39- Inside Manchester week 7- Robs has been on holiday and has been networking for guests on the show. Is that also a PB bell i hear, but who for? Couch reads something different to just runners world and we reflect on a past episode on breathing and ice baths. PLUS WE NEED LISTENERS QUESTIONS!!!!! Follow the podcast and make sure to get in contac...

Couch to coached - running podcast.   Episode 38- We have a special guest this week. Mini athletics co-founder and Bens boss (kind of) Kirk Bowyer comes to tell us all about Mini-Athletics. What it is, how it was set up, what the first bleeping session was like and what's next for Mini-Athletics. Follow the podcast and make sure to get in contact with us, ask questions and let us know if you...

Couch to coached - running podcast.   Episode 37- Inside Manchester week 5- What an episode!!!, Find out how is Robs heart and how both Ben and Rob have got on with their running this week. will Rob improve on his A from last week. Who is top of the Strava leaderboard, this week? A question about intermittent fasting and can running improve your thinking? Follow the podcast and make sure to g...

Couch to coached - running podcast.   Episode 36- Inside Manchester week 4- Another packed episode. Filled with Jokes (or Robs attempts at jokes anyway), Find out how the lads running is going this week, what grade will Ben give Rob for this week. A family member for the Strava leaderboard. A question about heart rate and how good is your sleep? Follow the podcast and make sure to get in cont...

Couch to coached - running podcast.   Episode 35- Inside Manchester week 4- This week we have it all. NSRRA update with Mr Ken Rushton. A look into Rob and Bens running this week, have they stayed consistent. Strava Leaderboard and a hopping mad couch reads. Definitely worth at listen. Follow the podcast and make sure to get in contact with us, ask questions and let us know if you have any fu...

Couch to coached - running podcast.   Episode 34- Inside Manchester week 3- We have 2 very special guests this week. Male and Female winners of the potters 'arf and exceptional runners Emma Taylor and Carl Moulton join Rob and Ben. What are both their PBs?, do they have any tips for runners? and what trainers are they both currently running in? find out on this weeks episode. Follow the podca...

Couch to coached - running podcast.   Episode 33- Inside Manchester Ep 2- 12 weeks away from Manchester Half marathon, how are the lads getting on with their training? has Rob recovered? can music improve your running and who do you run with? great episode, have a listen! Follow the podcast and make sure to get in contact with us, ask questions and let us know if you have any funny related ru...

Couch to coached - running podcast.   Episode 32- Inside Manchester Ep 1- The first look into how both Rob and Ben are getting on with preparations for Manchester Half in October. (only 13 weeks away) Has Rob gone back to being Mr Consistency? Rob and Ben also look at running late at night and the importance of core training Thank you to all our listeners, you really do make us doing the podc...

Couch to coached - running podcast.   Episode 31- Rob and Ben talk about holiday running. There is a running trainer related listeners question and a new feature coming soon to the podcast. Thank you to all our listeners, you really do make us doing the podcast worthwhile. Follow the podcast and make sure to get in contact with us, ask questions and let us know if you have any funny related r...

Couch to coached - running podcast.   Episode 30- Ben is on holiday (AGAIN!!) so this alternate universe episode is an opportunity to answer our listeners questions and also get the lowdown on Bens new business- Mini Athletics. Thank you to all our listeners, you really do make us doing the podcast worthwhile. Follow the podcast and make sure to get in contact with us, ask questions and let u...

Couch to coached - running podcast.   Episode 29- Rob and Ben are back. All the usual features and usual banter and jokes. NSRRA debrief following Ipstones 5ish, Strava leaderboard and more information about our sponsor Protein Rebel. Listener question and an interesting 'cold' couch reads. Thank you to all our listeners, you really do make us doing the podcast worthwhile. Follow the podcast...

Couch to coached - running podcast.   Episode 28- Ben is back off his holiday and for this episode the lads are joined by Mark Brocklehurst from Park Run. Conversations about the phenomenon that is Park Run, the history of both Park Run and Junior Parkrun. What makes Park Run unique and even how to set up a new Park Run if you are interested. Interested in running Park Run?- Register here reg...

Couch to coached - running podcast.   Episode 27- Ben is on holiday today so Rob is joined by members of Stoke F.I.T for a Stoke F.I.T special. We have Jenny Reynolds, Peter and Louise Gibbs, Tracy Thompson and Ray Wilson on the show to talk to us about all things Stoke F.I.T. We also have a surprise name on the Strava leaderboard. If you want to sponsor the stoke F.I.T crew on their efforts...

Couch to coached - running podcast.   Episode 26- Back to some sort of normality, with just the 2 of us. time to catch up with Rob and Bens running over the last few weeks. A long time coming answer to a listeners question, a rather unusual but important coach reads and a couple of exclusive announcements to enjoy. Follow the podcast and make sure to get in contact with us, ask questions and...

Couch to coached - running podcast.   Episode 25- Potters 'Arf special. this episode we have Race organiser Natalie Jolley and local running legend Ken Rushton on the show to talk to us about all thing Potters 'Arf Marathon. What do they have to offer on the day of the event and a delve into the history of the race. Find out all you need to know about this very special local (to stoke on Tren...

Couch to coached - running podcast.   Episode 24- Mental health awareness week, Episode 3- 3rd and final Special Guest for mental health awareness week- Mental_health_Runner Tom joins us on the podcast. A mechanical engineer in his day job and a truly inspirational mental health advocate all other times. Tom talks to us about his passion for raising awareness about mental health troubles and...

Couch to coached - running podcast.   Episode 23- Mental health awareness week, Episode 2- Special Guest Joan Pons Laplana. A nurse who worked tirelessly through COVID. Joan tells us about how COVID impacted on his mental health but how running had a positive impact on his mental health. This includes acquiring a Guinness world record and how. Sponsor Jo- Cavell Nurses' Trust: #WeRCrackers Ch...

Couch to coached - running podcast.   Episode 22- Mental health awareness week, Episode 1- Special Guest Dave Morton. He has been talked about on the show before. We chat about mental health and how running helps to improve his mental health. Follow the podcast and make sure to get in contact with us, ask questions and let us know if you have any funny related running stories you would like u...