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.

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🎧 Highlights include:

• Inside the upcoming Protein Rebel Running Festival
• Speaker stories, community vibes & event insights
• The importance of nutrition & electrolytes for runners
• Race week emotions and the realities of tapering
• Mental strategies for marathon day
• Hydration, carb loading & final race prep tips
• Shoutouts to the incredible Couch to Coached community
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An episode that perfectly captures what running is all about — community, connection, and showing up when it matters most.

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