{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/634dbce802fb89001231045a/69bc76af007cdcf83f8ba9f3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Marathon Training Tips: Pacing, Confidence & Long Runs Explained","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/634dbce802fb89001231045a/1773958740419-2c684821-54b6-4acf-8016-0baf086fbce2.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Marathon Training Tips: Pacing, Confidence &amp; Long Runs Explained</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Setbacks, Comebacks &amp; Community Wins</p><p><br></p><p>This week on the <strong>award-winning Couch to Coached Running Podcast</strong>, Rob, Ben, and Emma are back with a real, honest look at the highs and lows of training — from <strong>health setbacks</strong> to big <strong>community milestones</strong>.</p><p>The trio kick things off with personal updates, including a few challenges that have impacted training, before celebrating a brilliant <strong>Couch to 5K graduation</strong> and the power of seeing new runners cross that finish line. It’s a reminder of why we all started — and how important community is in keeping us going.</p><p>From there, the conversation dives into <strong>marathon training realities</strong> — long runs, pacing worries, mental battles, and building confidence for race day. Emma shares her progress (and a few tough moments along the way), while Rob opens up about pacing concerns and learning to trust the process. Ben brings the coaching insight, keeping things grounded with structure, accountability, and a focus on what really matters.</p><p>There’s also chat around <strong>training with others, evolving coaching styles post-COVID</strong>, and why accountability and support can make all the difference when motivation dips.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 <strong>Highlights include:</strong></p><ul><li>Honest chat about <strong>health, setbacks, and staying on track</strong></li><li>Celebrating a <strong>Couch to 5K graduation</strong> and community wins</li><li>Long runs, pacing strategies &amp; marathon prep</li><li>Mental challenges in training (and how to push through them)</li><li>The importance of <strong>accountability, coaching, and trust</strong></li><li>Building confidence ahead of race day</li><li>Why community is at the heart of running</li></ul><p><br></p><p>A relatable, emotional, and motivating episode that shows running isn’t always perfect — but with the right support, you keep moving forward.</p><p>📺 <strong>Watch us live</strong> on YouTube every Monday at 20:30</p><p>📩 Email – couchtocoached@outlook.com</p><p>📲 Instagram / TikTok – @couchtocoached</p><p>🐦 Twitter/X – @couchtocoached</p><p>📘 Facebook – Couch to coached – A running podcast</p><p>🏃‍♂️ Join our Strava league!</p>","author_name":"Rob Sillito and Ben Russell"}