The Couch to 5K Podcast
By BBC Sport
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Episodes: 21
Description
Whatever stage you're at in your running journey, Giovanna Fletcher will gently encourage you to get to the next step. High profile guests will bring their stories of success and failure in health and fitness.
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John Robins - from Alcohol Addiction to Becoming a Runner; "The Act of Beginning is Where the Magic is"
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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Jodie Ounsley - on Defiance to be a Gladiator, Rugby Player and Runner whilst Profoundly Deaf
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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Harry and Izzy Judd - from teen pop star to serious marathon runner
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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Javeno McLean - Don't negotiate with your mind and taking opportunities now
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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Reece Parkinson and Sally Chambers - Running with a Chronic Illness
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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Bryony Gordon - Running Saved My Life (tackling body image and addiction)
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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Steve Cram CBE - believe in yourself and trust the plan
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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Savannah Sachdev - Running at least 10 minutes every day since 2021
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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Maisie Adam – where the mind drifts whilst running and overcoming the struggles of a marathon
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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The Traitors Special – Minah Shannon and Freddie Fraser on life on the show and why running matters
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Jan 01, 2026 |
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Season 2 Trailer
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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Sara Davies MBE – the life-changing Couch to 5K prescription and finding time to run as a busy mum and TV Dragon.
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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Dr Alex George – From an ED doctor to Love Island and why Couch to 5K is one of the greatest ever health interventions
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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Jowita Przystal – the Strictly dancer on running for happiness and joy and being told she would never make a runner.
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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Dame Laura Kenny on taking up running, competitiveness with her husband Jason and exercise in pregnancy.
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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Colson Smith on his life-changing journey from an overweight 11 year old Coronation Street actor to regular runner.
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May 25, 2025 |
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Dr Punam Krishan on prescribing running for better health and how best to be injury-free
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May 18, 2025 |
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Lindsey Burrow on running to cope with the pressure of being a carer and dealing with grief
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May 12, 2025 |
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Tik Tok star Charley Marlowe on trying to find motivation to exercise and a fear of being seen running in public.
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May 05, 2025 |
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Jo Whiley on being a Couch to 5K coach, music, nature, family and running and menopause.
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Apr 25, 2025 |
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Introducing the Couch to 5K Podcast
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Apr 11, 2025 |