🎙 The Couch to Coached Running Podcast
Hosted by Rob Sillito, Ben Russell, & Emma Brydges
Three full-time working adults. One shared goal: to make running accessible, honest, and fun.
Join Rob (a mental health nurse who's never liked running), Emma (a busy mum and passionate runner), and Ben (a UKA-accredited running coach working full-time coaching kids — and now coaching both Rob and Emma) as they bring you The Couch to Coached Running Podcast.
This award-winning show follows Rob’s transformation from couch to coached, Emma’s mission to train smarter, and Ben’s expert guidance every step — or misstep — along the way.
Whether you're brand new to running or chasing that next PB, you’ll get:
📬 Got a question or a funny running story? Send it in — it might get featured in a future episode!
Follow us on:
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
🎙 The Couch to Coached Running Podcast
Hosted by Rob Sillito, Ben Russell, & Emma Brydges
Three full-time working adults. One shared goal: to make running accessible, honest, and fun.
Join Rob (a mental health nurse who's never liked running), Emma (a busy mum and passionate runner), and Ben (a UKA-accredited running coach working full-time coaching kids — and now coaching both Rob and Emma) as they bring you The Couch to Coached Running Podcast.
This award-winning show follows Rob’s transformation from couch to coached, Emma’s mission to train smarter, and Ben’s expert guidance every step — or misstep — along the way.
Whether you're brand new to running or chasing that next PB, you’ll get:
📬 Got a question or a funny running story? Send it in — it might get featured in a future episode!
Follow us on:
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Season 4, Episode 16 – Thresholds, Track Sessions & Tapering Truths
This week on the award-winning Couch to Coached Running Podcast, Rob, Ben, and Emma are back with another packed episode full of training tips, personal updates, and myth-busting insights to help you run smarter, stronger, and faster.
The trio dive into their latest training progress, from Emma’s holiday running adventures to Rob’s threshold workouts and Ben’s coaching wisdom on preparing for upcoming races. They explore the benefits of track sessions, discuss the importance of tapering, and reveal how to find the perfect balance between intensity, rest, and recovery.
Along the way, they tackle common running myths, share essential nutrition tips for race prep, and offer honest reflections on motivation, goal setting, and community support. And yes, the Sexy Graph makes another appearance to keep everyone accountable!
🎧 Highlights include:
An episode packed with practical advice, honest stories, and plenty of laughs — perfect for anyone training for a race, chasing a PB, or just looking for extra running motivation.
📺 Watch us live on YouTube every Monday at 20:30
📩 Email: couchtocoached@outlook.com
📲 Instagram / TikTok: @couchtocoached
🐦 Twitter/X: @couchtocoached
📘 Facebook: Couch to coached – A running podcast
🏃♂️ Join our Strava league!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.