🎙 Season 4, Episode 9 – Mindset, Marathons & Mastering the Mental Game

This week on the award-winning Couch to Coached Running Podcast, Rob, Ben, and Emma are joined by special guest Alexandra — triathlete, physiotherapist, and all-round endurance sport powerhouse.

From the scorching sands of the Marathon des Sables to the mental battles faced in everyday training, Alexandra shares her journey of resilience, recovery, and reframing. Expect raw stories of physical challenges, live mindset coaching moments, and powerful advice on managing pain, tackling anxiety, and listening to your body.

The crew cover sleep, injury prevention, rest days, pacing, and why pain isn’t always a sign you’re broken. Alexandra also teases her future ultra marathon goals and even dares the hosts to join her on the start line.

🎧 Highlights include:

• Mindset strategies for overcoming challenges
• Pain management for endurance athletes
• Sleep and rest as secret performance tools
• Preparing for extreme events like the Marathon des Sables
• Pacing, strength work, and future race goals

Packed with practical tips, inspiring stories, and a good dose of Couch to Coached camaraderie, this episode is a must-listen for anyone chasing personal growth in running and beyond.

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Season 4 ep 8- 5 with the Listener - Fraser Page

It’s time for another 5 with the Listeners, and this week we’re joined by the inspiring Fraser Page

Rob , Ben and Emma chat with Fraser about all things running – what inspired him to start running. what's his goals for 2025,what is the best piece of advice he has been given. Rob Ben and Emma also look at the st'ryvar' leaderboard. who is top and who gets the all important SHOUTOUT OF THE WEEEEEEEEK!!! with someone going above and beyond in one big run.

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🎙 Season 4, Episode 7 – Florida Heat, Form Fixes & Finding Your Stride

This week on the award-winning Couch to Coached Running Podcast, it’s a full house — Ben’s back from his Florida adventures and joins Rob and Emma for a jam-packed chat on all things running.

From optimising your form to the importance of rest days, the trio explore the balance between training hard and training smart. Ben shares his experience of running in the humid Florida climate, while Rob and Emma update us on their latest achievements, goals, and training breakthroughs.

Expect practical running tips, a few laughs, and plenty of motivation — whether you’re lacing up for your first 5K or pushing towards a marathon.

🎧 Highlights include:

• How to improve your running technique
• Why rest days matter as much as training days
• Mental strategies for tough runs
• Florida humidity vs UK weather
• Rob and Emma’s latest running wins

Another lively, insightful episode filled with energy, encouragement, and expert advice from the Couch to Coached crew.

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