Couch to Coached- Running podcast

By Rob Sillito and Ben Russell

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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:


  • Real-life running advice for all abilities
  • Weekly updates from Rob and Emma’s training
  • Listener questions and expert coaching insights
  • Interviews, cross-training tips, and injury prevention
  • Loads of relatable laughs and honest motivation


📬 Got a question or a funny running story? Send it in — it might get featured in a future episode!

Follow us on:

  • Instagram: @couchtocoached
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  • Email: couchtocoached@outlook.com
  • Strava- Couch to coached run club

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Episode Date
NSRRA League Standings, Race Results & Running Club Insights | Couch to Coached Podcast
May 22, 2026
Track Wins, Triathlon Training & Choosing the Right Coach
May 08, 2026
London Marathon chat, Track Racing, Triathlon training & What’s Next
May 01, 2026
Manchester Marathon Recap: PBs, Mental Health & Real Race Reflections | Couch to Coached Podcast
Apr 24, 2026
Race Week Marathon Prep & Running Festival Insights | Tapering, Hydration & Mental Strategy
Apr 17, 2026
2 Weeks Before a Marathon: Hydration, Nutrition & Race Prep Tips | Couch to Coached Podcast
Apr 10, 2026
Family Running Journey: Parkrun, YouTube & Kids Fitness with Martin & Isabelle | Couch to Coached Podcast
Apr 09, 2026
5 with the listeners- Special guest Cazzaruns
Apr 08, 2026
Marathon Training Update: Speed Sessions, Injury Management & Race Prep | Couch to Coached Podcast
Apr 03, 2026
Running for Mental Health: The Sad Miles Club Story & 125 Challenge | Couch to Coached Podcast
Apr 02, 2026
Marathon Training Tips: Pacing, Confidence & Long Runs Explained
Mar 20, 2026
5 with the listeners- Special guest Ed AKA readyeddierun
Mar 18, 2026
Manchester Marathon Training: Pacing, Consistency & Mental Strength
Mar 13, 2026
5 with the listeners- Special guest Steph AKA Ginge_runs
Mar 11, 2026
Marathon Training & Pacing: Strength Work, Heart Rate Zones and an Accidental PB
Mar 06, 2026
5 with the listeners- Special guest Nina McDonald
Mar 05, 2026
Marathon Training Update: Threshold Runs, Pacing & Staying Consistent
Feb 27, 2026
5 with the listeners- Special guest Dan Leggett (Sad Miles Club)
Feb 25, 2026
Running at 250%: Injury Comebacks, Marathon Training & Parkrun Banter
Feb 20, 2026
Running a Giant Strava Penis for Prostate Cancer Awareness- Special Guest Lizzie Gatherer
Feb 18, 2026
Protein Rebel Running Festival Interview Series – Episode 1: Helen Ryvar
Feb 13, 2026
NSRRA Race Updates & South Cheshire 10K Preview | League Tables and Club News
Feb 06, 2026
Marathon Training & Injury Prevention: Coaching, Self-Assessment and Smarter Running
Jan 30, 2026
Running Smarter: Coaching Advice, Parkrun & Marathon Training
Jan 23, 2026
Special Guest Episode- Gareth Jones AKA MentalHealthWanderer- The Spine Race Explained: Ultra Running, Mental Resilience & Survival
Jan 21, 2026
Marathon Training Explained: Plans, Fatigue, Heart Rate & Mental Health
Jan 16, 2026
NEW 5 with the listeners- Special guest Tom Cruxton
Jan 15, 2026
Marathon Training, Injuries & Mental Health: Coaching, Community & Consistency
Jan 09, 2026
Christmas Day special
Dec 25, 2025
Couch to Coached Gold: Mental health Wanderer
Dec 21, 2025
Running Through Christmas: Training Consistency, Parkrun Goals & Community Support
Dec 19, 2025
National Running Show 2026: What to Expect, Speakers, Exhibitors & Community
Dec 18, 2025
NEW 5 with the listeners- Special guest Jenna Lennox
Dec 17, 2025
Couch to Coached Gold: Mr Motivator
Dec 14, 2025
Christmas Running Tips, Fitness Goals & Community Motivation
Dec 12, 2025
NEW 5 with the listeners- Special guest Claire Allman
Dec 10, 2025
Couch to Coached Gold: Mathew Pritchard
Dec 07, 2025
Miles That Matter: Community, Charity & Comebacks
Dec 05, 2025
NEW 5 with the listeners- Special guest Kate Olding
Dec 03, 2025
Couch to Coached Gold: George Scholey- Our first Mystery guest
Nov 30, 2025
Running Through the Holidays: Training, Recovery & Christmas Chaos
Nov 28, 2025
NEW 5 with the listeners- Special guest William Ewens
Nov 26, 2025
Special Guest Episode- Running for a Cause: The Run Up to Christmas
Nov 25, 2025
Couch to Coached Gold: Jeff Galloway- The inventor of a new running movement
Nov 23, 2025
From Barry White to Boggy Trails: Goals, Grit, and Good Content
Nov 21, 2025
NEW 5 with the listeners- Special guest Verity Ockenden
Nov 19, 2025
Couch to Coached Gold: Chris ‘Thommo’ Thompson – The Olympian Mindset
Nov 16, 2025
Triathlon Training for Beginners: Swimming Skills, Running Tips & Building Endurance
Nov 14, 2025
NEW 5 with the listeners- Special guest Chris Thompson
Nov 12, 2025
Special Guest Episode- From 5K to Ultra to Instagram Sensation: Andrew Farrall’s Journey
Nov 07, 2025
5 With the listeners- Hilary Hallen
Nov 05, 2025
Three Years of Couch to Coached: A Celebration
Nov 04, 2025
How NSRRA Builds Community: Racing, Ambassadors & Athlete Development
Oct 31, 2025
5 With the listeners- Maureen Guest
Oct 29, 2025
New Mics, Marathon Madness and Running Revelations
Oct 24, 2025
Special Guest Episode- From Runner to Founder: Owen’s Journey with HLTHY
Oct 22, 2025
5 With the listeners- David Kivlin
Oct 22, 2025
Running in the dark, Yorkshire Marathon and Base Building
Oct 16, 2025
Casual Marathons, Recovering from injury & National Road Relays
Oct 10, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Oct 03, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Oct 01, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Sep 26, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Sep 24, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Sep 23, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Sep 19, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Sep 17, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Sep 12, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Sep 10, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Sep 05, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Sep 03, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Aug 29, 2025
Couch to coached- Extra
Aug 27, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Aug 27, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Aug 22, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Aug 20, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Aug 16, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Aug 15, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Aug 13, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Aug 08, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Aug 06, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Aug 01, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Jul 30, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Jul 28, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Jul 27, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Jul 25, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Jul 20, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Jul 18, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Jul 11, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Jul 06, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Jul 04, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Jun 27, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Jun 27, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Jun 22, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Jun 20, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Jun 15, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Jun 13, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Jun 08, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Jun 06, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
May 30, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
May 23, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
May 16, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
May 14, 2025
Couch to coached Coaching Call
May 09, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
May 07, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
May 02, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Apr 30, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Apr 25, 2025
Couch to Coached - NSRRA Round-up
Apr 23, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Apr 18, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Apr 11, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Apr 04, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Mar 28, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Mar 23, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Mar 21, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Mar 14, 2025
Couch to coached Coaching Call
Mar 09, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Mar 07, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Feb 28, 2025
Couch to Coached - NSRRA Round-up
Feb 26, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Feb 21, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Feb 14, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Feb 07, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Jan 31, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Jan 24, 2025
Couch to coached- The Cool Down
Jan 19, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Jan 17, 2025
Couch to coached- The Warm up
Jan 15, 2025
Couch to coached- The Cool Down
Jan 12, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Jan 10, 2025
Couch to coached- The Warm up
Jan 08, 2025
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Dec 31, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Dec 30, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Dec 25, 2024
Couch to coached- The Cool Down
Dec 22, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Dec 20, 2024
Couch to coached- The Warm up
Dec 18, 2024
Couch to coached- The Cool Down
Dec 15, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Dec 13, 2024
Couch to coached- The Warm up
Dec 11, 2024
Couch to coached- The Cool Down
Dec 08, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Dec 06, 2024
Couch to coached- The Warm up
Dec 04, 2024
Couch to coached- The Cool Down
Dec 01, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Nov 29, 2024
Couch to coached- The Warm up
Nov 27, 2024
Couch to coached- The Cool Down
Nov 24, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Nov 22, 2024
Couch to coached- The Warm up
Nov 20, 2024
Couch to coached- The Cool Down
Nov 17, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Nov 15, 2024
Couch to coached- The Warm up
Nov 13, 2024
Couch to coached- The Cool Down
Nov 10, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Nov 08, 2024
Couch to coached- The Warm up
Nov 06, 2024
Couch to coached- The Cool Down
Nov 03, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Nov 01, 2024
Couch to coached- The Warm up
Oct 30, 2024
Couch to coached- The Cool Down
Oct 27, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Oct 25, 2024
Couch to coached- The Warm up
Oct 23, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Oct 20, 2024
Couch to coached- The Cool Down
Oct 18, 2024
Couch to coached- The Warm up
Oct 16, 2024
Couch to coached- The Cool Down
Oct 13, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Oct 11, 2024
Couch to coached- The Warm up
Oct 09, 2024
Couch to coached- The Cool Down
Oct 06, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Oct 04, 2024
Couch to coached- The Warm up
Oct 02, 2024
Couch to coached- The Cool Down
Sep 29, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Sep 27, 2024
Couch to coached- The Warm up
Sep 25, 2024
Couch to coached- The Cool Down
Sep 22, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Sep 20, 2024
Couch to coached- The Warm up
Sep 18, 2024
Couch to coached- The Cool Down
Sep 15, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast
Sep 13, 2024
Couch to coached- The Warm up
Sep 11, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast END OF SEASON
Sep 09, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 91
Sep 06, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 90
Aug 30, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 89
Aug 23, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 88
Aug 16, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 87
Aug 09, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 86
Aug 02, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 85
Jul 26, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 84
Jul 05, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 83
Jun 28, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 82
Jun 21, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 81
Jun 14, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 80
Jun 07, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 79
May 31, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 78
May 24, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 77
May 17, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast BONUS EPISODE
May 16, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 76
May 15, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 75
May 13, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 74
May 10, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 73
May 03, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 72
Apr 26, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 71
Apr 19, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 70
Apr 12, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 69
Apr 05, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 68
Mar 29, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 67
Mar 22, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 66
Mar 15, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 65
Mar 08, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 64
Mar 01, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 63
Feb 23, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 62
Feb 16, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 61
Feb 09, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 60
Feb 02, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 59
Jan 26, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 58
Jan 19, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 57
Jan 12, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 56
Jan 05, 2024
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 55
Dec 25, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 54
Dec 22, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 53
Dec 15, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 52
Dec 08, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 51
Dec 01, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 50
Nov 24, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 49
Nov 17, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 48
Nov 10, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 47
Nov 03, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 46
Oct 27, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 45
Oct 20, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 44
Oct 13, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 43
Oct 06, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 42
Sep 29, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 41
Sep 22, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 40
Sep 15, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 39
Sep 01, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 38
Aug 25, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 37
Aug 18, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 36
Aug 11, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 35
Aug 04, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 34
Jul 28, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 33
Jul 21, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 32
Jul 14, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 31
Jul 07, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 30
Jun 30, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 29
Jun 23, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 28
Jun 16, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 27
Jun 09, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 26
Jun 02, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 25
May 26, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 24
May 19, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 23
May 17, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 22
May 15, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 21
May 12, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 20
May 05, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 19
Apr 21, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 18
Apr 14, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 17
Apr 07, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 16
Mar 31, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 15- Rich Bagnall
Mar 24, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 14
Mar 17, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 13
Mar 10, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 12
Mar 03, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 11- Olympian Adam Burgess
Feb 24, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 10
Feb 10, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 9- Barefoot Blade
Feb 03, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 8
Jan 27, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 7
Jan 20, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 6- Ken Rushton
Jan 13, 2023
Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 5
Jan 06, 2023
Couch to Coached- Running podcast Christmas special
Dec 23, 2022
Couch to Coached- Running podcast Episode 4
Dec 16, 2022
Couch to Coached- Running podcast Episode 3
Dec 02, 2022
Couch to Coached- Running podcast Episode 2
Nov 17, 2022
Couch to Coached- Running Podcast
Nov 04, 2022