Season 4, Episode 23 – Running Realities: Balancing Fitness and Fueling

This week on the Couch to Coached Running Podcast, Rob, Ben, and Emma are back with another packed episode full of updates, training talk, and plenty of laughs. From injury setbacks and PB celebrations to fueling strategies and late-night runs, no stone is left unturned in this wide-ranging conversation.

The team share personal updates from recent races, training routines, and recovery plans, while also reflecting on insights from a recent conference about mental health and running. They dive into the competitive side of the sport — from incredible relay efforts and standout runners like Chris Ridgeway to the ever-present debates about training hard versus training smart.

Fueling takes centre stage as the hosts explore nutrition strategies, unusual energy sources, and why it’s so important to practice fueling during training. They also swap tips on running in the dark, chat about bizarre world records, and confess to the temptations of shoe addiction — because what’s a runner without a growing trainer collection?

🎧 Highlights include:

• Personal updates: races, recoveries & training progress
• Injury management and realistic running goals
• Insights from a mental health & running conference
• The rise of competitive runners and the hard work behind PBs
• Recovery tips and why rest matters for performance
• Fueling strategies: finding what works for you
• Exploring new energy sources & ultra-running fuel
• Running in the dark: safety & preparation tips
• Strange world records and unusual athletic feats
• Shoe talk: performance, trends & trainer addictions
• Listener shoutouts, advice & community support
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An honest, light-hearted, and motivating episode full of practical advice and real-life stories — perfect for anyone training for their next event, battling an injury, or just looking for that extra spark of running inspiration.

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