🎙 Season 4, Episode 12 – Strava Segments, Sexy Graphs & Staying on Track

This week on the award-winning Couch to Coached Running Podcast, Rob, Emma, and Ben are back with another packed episode full of training talk, community updates, and plenty of laughs.

Rob celebrates getting his Great North Run number and shares his latest training wins, while Emma opens up about the challenges of sticking to her plan — and how strength training has boosted her confidence. Ben, as always, brings the coaching wisdom, reminding everyone why consistency is key (even when Strava segments tempt you into friendly competition!).

The trio dive into segment stealing, weekly achievements, training setbacks, and upcoming races, with plenty of banter and encouragement along the way. There’s also Couch to Coached news, guest updates, and an honest conversation about running while pregnant, listening to your body, and busting common running myths.

🎧 Highlights include:

• Rob’s Great North Run excitement
• Emma’s training struggles & strength wins
• Strava segments, competition & the Sexy Graph
• Running while pregnant: personal insights & advice
• Busting running myths & avoiding common mistakes
• Upcoming races, community updates & coaching tips

A fun, honest, and motivating episode that celebrates progress, setbacks, and everything in between — with the usual banter, insights, and laughs you expect from Couch to Coached.

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Season 4, Episode 10 – The 3rd episode this week

This week the team had so much to say that its been decided to have 3 episodes. Listen to Rob, Ben and Emma talk about their running and training. Does Rob come out with any 'useful' tips again this week and does Emma know her spice girls now?

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

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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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Season 4 ep 6- 5 with the Listener - Jim Flowers

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

Rob , Ben and Emma chat with Jim 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!!!

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Season 4, Episode 4 – Peaks, Pacing & Personal Bests

In this week’s episode of the award-winning Couch to Coached Running Podcast, Rob and Emma hold down the fort while Ben's away — and they’ve got plenty to talk about!

From conquering the Yorkshire Three Peaks to celebrating birthdays and running milestones, they dive into the power of community, pacing, and personal growth. Expect laughs, training updates, gear chat, and some surprising life hacks that could level up your runs.

Whether you're smashing PBs or just trying to stay consistent, there’s something in here for every runner — with the usual dose of camaraderie, insight, and fun you’ve come to expect from Couch to Coached.

🎧 Highlights include:

• Adventures on the Yorkshire Three Peaks
• Why pacing others is a skill worth learning
• Training progress and gear talk
• Community shoutouts and running news
• Life hacks to boost your running experience

Another jam-packed episode full of warmth, tips, and real talk from runners who get it.

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Season 4 ep 4- 5 with the Listener - Mark Payne

It’s time for another 5 with the Listeners, and this week we’re joined by the brilliant Mark Payne

Rob and Emma chat with Mark 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 and Emma also look at the st'ryvar' leaderboard. who is top and who gets the all important SHOUTOUT OF THE WEEEEEEEEK!!!

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ANOTHER GREAT EPISODE OF THE AWARD WINNING RUNNING PODCAST

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.

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Season 4 Ep 3 – Running, Rubbish Accents & Segment Stealing

This week on the award-winning Couch to Coached podcast, it’s a reunion of sorts—Ben’s back! Joining in all the way from Florida, he returns after missing a few episodes to catch up with Rob and Emma in a lively, laughter-filled chat.

From dodgy accents to Strava shenanigans, they cover training updates, the thrill of chasing local legend status, and the joys (and challenges) of running in different environments. There’s also talk of community meetups, segment stealing (you’ve been warned), and future plans to keep things fresh.

Whether you're chasing PBs or just chasing the sun, this one’s full of warmth, wit, and the winning energy of the Couch to Coached community.

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