{"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/69cd7895057b5949956b6731?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Running for Mental Health: The Sad Miles Club Story & 125 Challenge | Couch to Coached Podcast","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/634dbce802fb89001231045a/1775073281699-09d2f8d7-552b-446e-bee6-91240a682310.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Running for Mental Health: The Sad Miles Club Story &amp; 125 Challenge | Couch to Coached Podcast</p><p><br></p><p>This week on the award-winning Couch to Coached Running Podcast, Rob and Ben are joined by Daniel Leggett, founder of the Sad Miles Club — a movement using running to open up honest conversations around mental health.</p><p>Dan shares his powerful journey, from experiencing bullying and personal struggles to discovering running as a way to cope, grow, and clear his head. What started as a personal outlet has grown into a community-driven brand, raising awareness and funds for mental health charities.</p><p>The conversation explores how running can be more than just fitness — it can be a lifeline. From building resilience to finding purpose, Dan talks about the importance of starting conversations, supporting others, and creating a space where people feel understood.</p><p>They also dive into the upcoming 125 Challenge, designed to bring people together, raise awareness, and make a real impact for mental health — one mile at a time.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 Highlights include:</p><ul><li>The story behind the Sad Miles Club</li><li>How running became a tool for mental health</li><li>Turning personal struggles into a positive movement</li><li>The importance of community and open conversations</li><li>The 125 Challenge and how to get involved</li><li>Using running for personal growth and resilience</li></ul><p><br></p><p>A powerful, honest, and inspiring episode that shows running is about more than miles — it’s about mindset, connection, and supporting each other through it all.</p><p><br></p><p>Sign up for the 125 challenge here- https://www.runthings.co.uk/events/sad-miles-club</p><p><br></p><p>Go and have a look at Sad miles club clothing here- https://sadmilesclub.com/products/125-challenge-shirt-mens</p><p><br></p><p>📺 Watch us live on YouTube every Tuesday 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"}