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Couch to Coached- Running podcastCoaching Tips and laughs along the way Author: Rob Sillito and Ben Russell
The Couch to Coached Running PodcastHosted by Rob Sillito, Ben Russell, & Emma BrydgesThree full-time working adults. One shared goal: to make running accessible, honest, and fun.Join Rob (a mental health nurse who's never liked running), Emma (a busy mum and passionate runner), and Ben (a UKA-accredited running coach working full-time coaching kids and now coaching both Rob and Emma) as they bring you The Couch to Coached Running Podcast.This award-winning show follows Robs transformation from couch to coached, Emmas mission to train smarter, and Bens expert guidance every step or misstep along the way.Whether you're brand new to running or chasing that next PB, youll get:Real-life running advice for all abilitiesWeekly updates from Rob and Emmas trainingListener questions and expert coaching insightsInterviews, cross-training tips, and injury preventionLoads of relatable laughs and honest motivation Got a question or a funny running story? Send it in it might get featured in a future episode!Follow us on:Instagram: @couchtocoachedFacebook: Couch to coached A running podcastTwitter/X: @couchtocoachedEmail: couchtocoached@outlook.comStrava- Couch to coached run club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Running, Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Race Week Marathon Prep & Running Festival Insights | Tapering, Hydration & Mental Strategy
Episode 79
Friday, 17 April, 2026
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 including a new format, a 5-mile run, and a powerful speaker lineup featuring inspiring stories from across the running world.The conversation dives into the importance of community in running, the development of their natural electrolyte products, and why getting your hydration and nutrition right can make all the difference — whether you're an ultra runner or just starting out.Then it’s back to Rob, Ben, and Emma as the focus shifts to the big one — race week is here.With the Manchester Marathon just around the corner, the team talk honestly about the realities of tapering, the emotional rollercoaster that comes with it, and how life outside of running can still have an impact at the most crucial time.From hydration, carb loading, and race day planning to the importance of mental preparation, this is a proper insight into what it’s like in the final days before a marathon. The message is clear — trust the process, stay calm, and don’t panic.SIGN UP FOR THE PROTEIN REBEL RUNNING FESTIVAL 2026 here -running festival 2026 – Protein Rebel UK🎧 Highlights include:Inside the upcoming Protein Rebel Running FestivalSpeaker stories, community vibes & event insightsThe importance of nutrition & electrolytes for runnersRace week emotions and the realities of taperingMental strategies for marathon dayHydration, carb loading & final race prep tipsShoutouts to the incredible Couch to Coached communityAn episode that perfectly captures what running is all about — community, connection, and showing up when it matters most.📩 Email – couchtocoached@outlook.com📲 Instagram / TikTok – @couchtocoached🐦 Twitter/X – @couchtocoached📘 Facebook – Couch to coached – A running podcast🏃♂️ Join our Strava league! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
