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 right now: threshold sessions, long-run strategy, pacing discipline, and why “time on feet” is king during marathon prep. Emma brings the coaching lens as they discuss heart rate control, strength training, and the importance of adjusting your plan when life inevitably gets in the way.

There’s also chat on cold water therapy, parkrun reflections, and the growing role of self-belief as race season approaches — all wrapped up with the usual Couch to Coached banter.

A practical, honest episode about stacking good weeks and trusting the process.

• Ben’s illness and consistency challenges
• Rob’s Couch to 5K and positive training week
• Threshold pace and marathon prep insights
• Long-run focus and pacing discipline
• Strength training and plan adjustments
• Cold water therapy experience
• Parkrun reflections and race prep
• Triathlon goals on the horizon

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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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