Episode 9

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26th Apr 2020

Couch to 5K: Beginner Runners Share Their Experience

How do you even start running? It seems to daunting!


This week’s episode follows three runners on their Couch to 5K journey. The Couch to 5K is

a running plan that builds up gradually from zero to running 30 minutes or a 5K at the end of

nine weeks. There are a couple of different options for the App. The most popular in the U.K.

is the NHS Couch to 5K Nine Week Programme which takes you from a sixty second run to

a thirty minute run by the end of the programme.


We talk about what level of fitness you need to start the program....spoiler alert - NONE! What the hardest and best parts of following the plan was, why they wanted to start running and whether they have plans to continue past 5k!


This episode is sponsored by Runner's Need - using the code 'therunnerbeans' will get you 15% off online (and in-store when they reopen!) until the end of July!


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About the Podcast

Cook Eat Run
Real food talk for runners... evidence based nutrition for the 5K to ultra marathon
Cook Eat Run, a podcast that talks to runners about real food. Hosted by Charlie Watson; Registered Dietitian, author of Cook Eat Run, and thirteen time marathoner. I believe that nutrition shouldn't be complicated, this podcast brings you evidence based nutrition advice specifically for runners. Everything you wanted to know but weren't sure who to ask. Plus everyday runners achieving amazing things, from couch-to-5K through to multi-stage ultra marathoners.

About your hosts

Charlie Watson

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Hello, I’m Charlie – a runner, Registered Dietitian and lover of travel. I believe anyone can run a marathon, I’ve transitioned from non-runner to 16 x Marathoner and Six Star Finisher. My content champions fad-free, accessible wellbeing through fitness, nutrition and living life to the full. The Cook Eat Run podcast brings you evidence based nutrition advice specifically for runners. Everything you wanted to know but weren't sure who to ask.

Annabelle (Buckers) Buckland

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Buckers is an award winning podcaster and producer, and founder of Decibelle Creative.
With a background in Radio production and presenting, Buckers brings her creative approach to our clients' podcasts, from idea conception through to launch. She also co-hosts the award winning comedy podcast At Least You Didn't.
Proudly fuelled by ADHD Buckers is also passionate about raising awareness and understanding of neurodiversity.