🎙 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.
Running through the holidays isn’t always easy — especially when you’re feeling under the weather.
In this episode, Rob and Emma share honest personal updates as they juggle health, training, and the festive season, while still showing up for their running routines.
The conversation covers everything from maintaining consistency ahead of marathon training to parkrun goals, segment success, and the small wins that keep motivation high. Emma reflects on building mileage and recent performance highlights, while Rob shares his thoughts on personal progress and why recognising achievements matters — no matter how big or small.
Community remains at the heart of the episode, with a big focus on the Run up 2 Christmas initiative and its role in supporting mental health and combating loneliness during the holiday period. Rob and Emma celebrate their team’s success in the challenge, discuss upcoming Christmas runs and parkruns, and finish by sharing inspiring stories from within the running community.
Honest, encouraging, and grounded in real life, this episode is a reminder that consistency, community, and connection matter just as much as the miles.
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