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The Couch to 5K Podcast

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

Sport,16 episodes

Episodes

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Ask The Expert Bonus: Running..a doctor's verdict
Giovanna Fletcher is joined by GP and BBC Good Morning's expert Dr Punam Krishan.
12 Jan 2026,10 mins
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.
05 Jan 2026,33 mins
Ask The Expert Bonus: What should I know about running gear?
Celebrity trainer Professor Greg Whyte answers essential questions on running gear.
05 Jan 2026,14 mins
Ask the Expert Bonus - Starting or Returning to Running
Former Olympic athlete Steve Cram gives advice on beginning and returning to running.
02 Jan 2026,15 mins
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
01 Jan 2026,42 mins
Season 2 Trailer
Giovanna Fletcher is back with more inspiration for your running journey.
1 min
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.
23 Jun 2025,47 mins
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.
16 Jun 2025,57 mins
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.
09 Jun 2025,44 mins
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.
02 Jun 2025,40 mins
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.
25 May 2025,43 mins
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.
18 May 2025,47 mins
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.
12 May 2025,37 mins
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.
05 May 2025,42 mins
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.
25 Apr 2025,36 mins
Introducing the Couch to 5K Podcast
Giovanna Fletcher introduces the new Couch to 5K Podcast to help your running journey.
11 Apr 2025,1 min