🎙 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!
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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:
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on the Couch to Coached Running Podcast, Rob, Ben, and Emma are joined by Owen, the founder of HLTHY, a homegrown running brand redefining what a hydration vest can be. Owen shares his journey from casual runner to entrepreneur, driven by a desire to create high-quality, versatile gear designed by runners, for runners.
The team dive into the story behind HLTHY — from early design sketches to product testing on the trails — uncovering the challenges of launching a running brand and the innovation that sets HLTHY apart. Owen talks openly about the realities of product development, the importance of versatility and comfort in running vests, and how feedback from real runners helped shape the final design.
And for listeners keen to test the gear themselves, there’s a special discount code waiting in this episode!
🎧 Highlights include:
An inspiring, behind-the-scenes look at how passion, problem-solving, and perseverance can turn a runner’s idea into a reality — perfect for anyone who loves gear talk, running innovation, and entrepreneurial grit.
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