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Couch to coached- Running Podcast Episode 84

Season 2, Ep. 38

Couch to coached - AWARD WINNING running podcast.

 

Episode 84- This week it is just Rob and Ben. Has Rob started his Hyrox training already? how is Ben getting on with this mountains for mom challenge?

The usual features return, St'Ryvar leaderboard, 5 with the listeners and Couch to Coached News ...... ITS GOOD TO BE BACK!!!!!


Don't forget to vote for us to win the British Podcast Awards Listeners choice- Voting - British Podcast Awards


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MORE INFORMATION ON BENS AMANZING CHALLENGE AND TO SPONSOR BEN- Ben Russell is fundraising for The PSP Association (justgiving.com)


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