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The Couch to 5K PodcastEpisodes

  1. Tik Tok star Charley Marlowe on trying to find motivation to exercise and a fear of being seen running in public.

    Giovanna Fletcher helps you on your Couch to 5K journey with warm and encouraging chat.

  2. The Traitors Special – Minah Shannon and Freddie Fraser on life on the show and why running matters

    Secrets from the TV show The Traitors and how running shaped the lives of two contestants

  3. Season 2 Trailer

    Giovanna Fletcher is back with more inspiration for your running journey.

  4. Savannah Sachdev - Running at least 10 minutes every day since 2021

    Savannah Sachdev on her transformation from being non-sporty to running every day

  5. Sara Davies MBE – the life-changing Couch to 5K prescription and finding time to run as a busy mum and TV Dragon.

    Giovanna Fletcher helps you on your Couch to 5K journey with warm and encouraging chat.

  6. Maisie Adam – where the mind drifts whilst running and overcoming the struggles of a marathon

    Comedian Maisie Adam reveals her struggles with running and how she lets her mind go.

  7. Lindsey Burrow on running to cope with the pressure of being a carer and dealing with grief

    Giovanna Fletcher helps you on your Couch to 5K journey with warm and encouraging chat.

  8. Jowita Przystal – the Strictly dancer on running for happiness and joy and being told she would never make a runner.

    Giovanna Fletcher helps you on your Couch to 5K journey with warm and encouraging chat.

  9. Jo Whiley on being a Couch to 5K coach, music, nature, family and running and menopause.

    Giovanna Fletcher helps you on your Couch to 5K journey with warm and encouraging chat.

  10. Introducing the Couch to 5K Podcast

    Giovanna Fletcher introduces the new Couch to 5K Podcast to help your running journey.

  11. Dr Punam Krishan on prescribing running for better health and how best to be injury-free

    Giovanna Fletcher helps you on your Couch to 5K journey with warm and encouraging chat.

  12. Dr Alex George – From an ED doctor to Love Island and why Couch to 5K is one of the greatest ever health interventions

    Giovanna Fletcher helps you on your Couch to 5K journey with warm and encouraging chat.

  13. Dame Laura Kenny on taking up running, competitiveness with her husband Jason and exercise in pregnancy.

    Giovanna Fletcher helps you on your Couch to 5K journey with warm and encouraging chat.

  14. Colson Smith on his life-changing journey from an overweight 11 year old Coronation Street actor to regular runner.

    Giovanna Fletcher helps you on your Couch to 5K journey with warm and encouraging chat.

  15. Ask The Expert Bonus: What should I know about running gear?

    Celebrity trainer Professor Greg Whyte answers essential questions on running gear.

  16. Ask the Expert Bonus: Steve Cram on running technique

    Steve Cram answers your questions on running technique and breathing

  17. Ask The Expert Bonus: Running..a doctor's verdict

    Giovanna Fletcher is joined by GP and BBC Good Morning's expert Dr Punam Krishan.

  18. Ask the Expert Bonus - Starting or Returning to Running

    Former Olympic athlete Steve Cram gives advice on beginning and returning to running.