This week on the award-winning Couch to Coached Running Podcast, it’s just Rob and Ben as they catch up on training, progress, and the realities of preparing for race day.

From long runs and speed sessions to managing those inevitable niggles, the lads share honest updates on where they’re at — physically and mentally — as marathon day approaches. Rob reflects on completing a 21.1 mile run with varied pacing, while also discovering a new love for speed work (who saw that coming?!).

Ben brings the coaching insight, helping navigate a recent illness wobble and reinforcing the importance of balance, recovery, and staying healthy above all else. Because right now, it’s all about one thing — getting to the start line in the best shape possible.

🎧 Highlights include:

• Rob’s long run breakdown & pacing strategies
• Why speed sessions are becoming a game changer
• Managing niggles (hello IT band 👀)
• The importance of recovery: stretching, foam rolling & listening to your body
• Coaching insight on staying race ready
• Balancing training intensity with staying injury-free

A real, honest episode about the fine line between pushing forward and pulling back — and why sometimes the smartest move is protecting the bigger goal.

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