Couch to Coached – AWARD-WINNING Running Podcast

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
• What running has taught them

And joining us for this exciting episode is Dan Leggett- Founder of the Sad Miles Club.

Rob, Ben and Emma also check in on this week’s Strava leaderboard — who’s on top, who’s rising fast, and of course…

who gets the all-important SHOUTOUT OF THE WEEEEEEEEK!

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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-force mode, reflecting on how his training is going, the mental boost running continues to give him, and why supporting others through Couch to 5K and local running groups adds so much purpose to the journey. As always, his mix of humour, honesty, and community spirit sets the tone for the episode.

Ben opens up about his careful return to running after injury, why “testing the waters” matters, and the importance of pacing and structured progression. Emma shares her own ups and downs, including thriving in cold weather, rolling her ankle mid-run, and approaching her upcoming ultra with the mindset of treating it as a fun day out rather than pure pressure.

The trio dive into recovery, pacing strategies, parkrun check-ins, and the competitive spirit runners can’t quite switch off — alongside reflections on triathlon training, upcoming races, and the deeper meaning charity and community bring to running.

Packed with humour, realism, and motivation, this episode is a reminder that progress isn’t always linear — but with the right people around you, you’ll keep moving forward.

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• Rob’s “250% energy” and community-driven motivation
• Running through cold, heat, and unpredictable weather
• Ben’s return to training after injury
• Why pacing is everything in marathon prep
• Emma treating her ultra marathon as a “fun day out”
• Managing setbacks like ankle rolls and niggles
• The mental side of recovery and resilience
• Parkrun as a perfect performance gauge
• Couch to 5K support and community engagement
• Triathlon goals, charity events, and what’s next

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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 awareness and vital funds for Prostate Cancer UK.

Behind the humour is a powerful message: prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men, and far too many people avoid getting checked because of stigma, misunderstanding, or embarrassment. Lizzie is using comedy, community, and an unforgettable Strava map to break down those barriers and get people talking about men’s health.

In this episode, Lizzie shares her ultra running background, what inspired the challenge, and the emotional connections behind the miles — including dedicating part of the run to someone living with prostate cancer. The conversation is full of laughs, honesty, and an important reminder: health checks save lives.

And as if that wasn’t enough, Lizzie also hints at future plans to create a similar awareness campaign for women’s health next year.

A joyful, ridiculous, and deeply meaningful episode that proves running can be a force for real change, because when you’re raising awareness, sometimes you’ve just got to whip out something unforgettable

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• Lizzie’s 70-mile Strava art charity challenge
• Raising money and awareness for Prostate Cancer UK
• Why prostate cancer screening matters (especially for men over 50)
• Using humour to tackle stigma around men’s health
• Lizzie’s journey through ultra running and endurance events
• Community support and the emotional meaning behind the run
• Future plans for women’s health awareness initiatives

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