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The Couch to 5K Podcast

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Whatever stage you’re at in your running journey, Giovanna Fletcher will gently encourage you to get to the next step. High profile guests will bring their stories of success and failure in health and fitness.

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In this episode of the Podcast Giovanna Fletcher sits down with the unstoppable Sara Davies MBE, entrepreneur, star of Dragons’ Den and crafter. Couch to 5K has played a significant part in Sara’s life. It didn’t start with a dream of being fit or fa... more

In this episode Dr Alex George shares his inspiring journey from struggles with grief, mental health and weight into fitness and running…and finding joy in life.

Dr Alex is a former A&E doctor who attracted a large social media following after appea... more

Strictly’s Jowita Przystal is Giovanna Fletcher’s guest on today’s podcast. She tells how a life-long love of dancing has now been joined by a complete love of running.

Jowita started dancing as a little girl in Poland. Giovanna discovers that she l... more

Britain’s most successful female Olympian is Giovanna Fletcher’s guest on this episode. Dame Laura Kenny talks about her switch from full-time cyclist to being a runner and a very busy mum, competitiveness with her husband Sir Jason Kenny and a heart... more

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Recent Guests

Sara Davies MBE
Businesswoman, entrepreneur, and television celebrity known for her role on Dragons' Den.
Dragons' Den
Episode: Sara Davies MBE – the life-changing Couch to 5K prescription and finding time to run as a busy mum and TV Dragon.
Jowita Przystal
Professional dancer and winner of the Glitter Ball Trophy, now passionate about running.
Episode: Jowita Przystal – the Strictly dancer on running for happiness and joy and being told she would never make a runner.
Dame Laura Kenny
Team GB's most successful female Olympian, mother of three
Team GB
Episode: Dame Laura Kenny on taking up running, competitiveness with her husband Jason and exercise in pregnancy.
Colson Smith
Actor known for his role in Coronation Street.
Coronation Street
Episode: Colson Smith on his life-changing journey from an overweight 11 year old Coronation Street actor to regular runner.
Lindsey Burrow
The widow of rugby legend Rob Burrow, author of the book 'Take Care', and a mum of three
NHS, Author
Episode: Lindsey Burrow on running to cope with the pressure of being a carer and dealing with grief

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Giovanna Fletcher
Giovanna Fletcher is the host of a motivating podcast about running and fitness, known for her empathetic approach to encouraging individuals on their fitness journeys through stories and experiences shared by high-profile guests.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Love the variety of guests and voice memos; keeping an overweight 62 year old puffing along. Hope there will be more episodes very soon.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Keep’a’goin!
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Motivational and inspiring

    Love this podcast. Giovanna is such a lovely host, great guests with really interesting and motivating stories that resonate with me. Keeping my buzz for running going strong as I train for my first marathon. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BecT2020
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • C25K Got me through brain surgery

    I love this podcast as Couch to 5k should be spread far and wide. The enthusiasm of Giovanna and her guests is infectious (& I completed C25K a few years ago at 58 years old) I am now 63 and still running and loving it. At 61 I ran my first 10k in New Zealand and I run Parkrun regularly. If you are having doubts, let this podcast inspire you, get the app and get going, you won’t regret it. In 2022 I had brain surgery twice for two brain tumours. I recovered quickly and fully despite my age. my ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Radio Heart
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Confused

    I am searching for the original podcast and cannot find it , can you hep or have they been removed - thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cloon loo
    Ireland5 months ago
  • Exactly what I needed!

    I’ve just finished Week 8, Run 3 and having this to listen to as I ran was great. I thought I hated running, but following the C25K program and joining the Facebook support group has turned it into a pleasure! Having a podcast to go with this is exactly what was needed ☺️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    xxAthanasyxx
    United Kingdom5 months ago

Listeners Say

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The emphasis on personal stories resonates well, creating a connection that encourages listeners to engage in their fitness endeavors.
Listeners appreciate the motivating and supportive tone of the content, often mentioning how it has positively influenced their running journeys.

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Sara Davies MBE – the life-changing Couch to 5K prescription and finding time to run as a busy mum and TV Dragon.
Q: What would you say to someone who is thinking about starting or is starting now their Couch to 5K journey?
The big thing for me is what's stopping you? Because honestly, if you peel back, if you question what it is you're letting yourself stop, it'll be an excuse.
Dr Alex George – From an ED doctor to Love Island and why Couch to 5K is one of the greatest ever health interventions
Q: What would your advice be to someone who is thinking about or on the start of their running journey?
Try as best as you can to enjoy the process of it. Focus on the here and now of the running rather than thinking, oh, I'll be good when I get to this distance or this speed.
Dame Laura Kenny on taking up running, competitiveness with her husband Jason and exercise in pregnancy.
Q: What advice would you give to someone starting out through Couch to 5K?
Laura encourages anyone considering it to just take the leap, emphasizing the mental and physical benefits of running.
Dame Laura Kenny on taking up running, competitiveness with her husband Jason and exercise in pregnancy.
Q: How has your relationship with exercise changed during pregnancy?
Laura mentions that she enjoys the freedom of running and finds it essential for her mental health, transitioning to different forms of exercise during her pregnancies.
Colson Smith on his life-changing journey from an overweight 11 year old Coronation Street actor to regular runner.
Q: What advice would you give to someone who's downloaded the app?
Colson's advice was simply to tie your shoes and do it for yourself.

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2. Jowita Przystal
3. Dame Laura Kenny
4. Colson Smith
5. Lindsey Burrow

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