🎙 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:
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🎙 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:
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Season 4, Episode 23 – Running Realities: Balancing Fitness and Fueling
This week on the Couch to Coached Running Podcast, Rob, Ben, and Emma are back with another packed episode full of updates, training talk, and plenty of laughs. From injury setbacks and PB celebrations to fueling strategies and late-night runs, no stone is left unturned in this wide-ranging conversation.
The team share personal updates from recent races, training routines, and recovery plans, while also reflecting on insights from a recent conference about mental health and running. They dive into the competitive side of the sport — from incredible relay efforts and standout runners like Chris Ridgeway to the ever-present debates about training hard versus training smart.
Fueling takes centre stage as the hosts explore nutrition strategies, unusual energy sources, and why it’s so important to practice fueling during training. They also swap tips on running in the dark, chat about bizarre world records, and confess to the temptations of shoe addiction — because what’s a runner without a growing trainer collection?
🎧 Highlights include:
An honest, light-hearted, and motivating episode full of practical advice and real-life stories — perfect for anyone training for their next event, battling an injury, or just looking for that extra spark of running inspiration.
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