Running through the holidays isn’t always easy — especially when you’re feeling under the weather.

In this episode, Rob and Emma share honest personal updates as they juggle health, training, and the festive season, while still showing up for their running routines.

The conversation covers everything from maintaining consistency ahead of marathon training to parkrun goals, segment success, and the small wins that keep motivation high. Emma reflects on building mileage and recent performance highlights, while Rob shares his thoughts on personal progress and why recognising achievements matters — no matter how big or small.

Community remains at the heart of the episode, with a big focus on the Run up 2 Christmas initiative and its role in supporting mental health and combating loneliness during the holiday period. Rob and Emma celebrate their team’s success in the challenge, discuss upcoming Christmas runs and parkruns, and finish by sharing inspiring stories from within the running community.

Honest, encouraging, and grounded in real life, this episode is a reminder that consistency, community, and connection matter just as much as the miles.

• Training and running while feeling under the weather
• Staying consistent ahead of marathon preparation
• Parkrun goals, performance, and segment success
• Celebrating personal achievements in running
• The impact of Couch to Coach on mental health
• Community support and shared motivation
• Christmas running plans and festive parkruns
• Team success in the Couch to Coach challenge
• Inspiring stories from the wider running community

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