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Sport,16 Feb 2026,10 mins

Ask The Expert Bonus: Running with a cold and other pains

The Couch to 5K Podcast

Available for over a year

Giovanna Fletcher welcomes back BBC Good Morning expert and GP Dr Punam Krishan to talk about the things that hurt when you run. Why do my shins ache and how can I stop it? What causes stitch and how can I prevent it? Why do I get out of breath so easily. And can I run with a cold? If you're looking for more inspiration and motivation then check out two seasons of the Couch to 5k podcast with Giovanna and guests. And if you want to start the free 9 week training programme to get you running the download the NHS Couch to 5k app. https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/get-active/get-running-with-couch-to-5k/?WT.mc_ID=Couch_Podcast_BetterHealth&wt.tsrc=display Presenter: Giovanna Fletcher Producer: Mark Shardlow Exec Producer: Katherine Hogan

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