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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