{"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/69f3a3dd9dcd58edd98bdbae?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"London Marathon chat, Track Racing, Triathlon training & What’s Next","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/634dbce802fb89001231045a/1777574735133-d0b029fb-f7cd-4d63-b0e0-6a9a3ff3b05e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>We’re back! <strong>Season 5 of the award-winning Couch to Coached Running Podcast</strong> kicks off with a bang — and there’s plenty to catch up on.</p><p>Rob, Ben, and Emma reflect on the incredible <strong>London Marathon</strong>, from elite performances to the electric atmosphere on the streets. Whether you ran it, watched it, or followed along online, this is a proper look at the impact one race can have on the running community.</p><p>Emma shares her thoughts from the marathon weekend, reflecting on performances, planning, and what it takes to execute a strong race. There’s also honest chat about her own <strong>training focus, mindset, and the importance of structure</strong> as she continues to build towards her next goals.</p><p>The conversation then shifts to what’s next…</p><p>Rob is now officially <strong>coachless</strong> (for now), navigating his own training while preparing for an upcoming <strong>triathlon</strong>, with swimming sessions, structured workouts, and a few honest thoughts about life in the pool 👀.</p><p>Ben shares his experience of stepping onto the track for the <strong>first time</strong>, diving into the nerves, intensity, and unique feel of track racing compared to the roads.</p><p>There’s also chat around the rising cost of <strong>performance gear</strong>, the importance of <strong>coaching and accountability</strong>, and how <strong>strength &amp; conditioning</strong> plays a key role in unlocking performance.</p><p>🎧 <strong>Highlights include:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>London Marathon reflections</strong> and standout moments</li><li>Emma’s training mindset and race execution insights</li><li>Rob’s <strong>coachless training journey</strong> and triathlon prep</li><li>Swimming struggles, structure &amp; finding enjoyment</li><li>Ben’s <strong>first track race experience</strong></li><li>Coaching, accountability &amp; performance improvement</li><li>The cost of speed: are super shoes worth it?</li><li>Strength, conditioning &amp; setting future goals</li></ul><p><br></p><p>A brilliant mix of <strong>reflection, learning, and excitement for what’s ahead</strong> — as the next chapter of Couch to Coached begins.</p><p>Book onto the Endon Well Dressing 5k here- <a href=\"https://in.njuko.com/endon-well-dressing-5k?currentPage=select-competition\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Endon Well Dressing 5k | njuko.com</a></p><p><br></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"}