Maisie Adam – where the mind drifts whilst running and overcoming the struggles of a marathon
Comedian Maisie Adam joins Giovanna Fletcher to chat about her running journey. Maisie is great fun as she talks about her sporty life but also the difficulty she has in enjoying running.A pile of piz...
5 Jan 33min
The Traitors Special – Minah Shannon and Freddie Fraser on life on the show and why running matters
We’re starting the second season of the Couch to 5K Podcast with two guests from the BBC TV series The Traitors joining Giovanna Fletcher.Minah Shannon and Freddie Fraser were two of the most popular ...
1 Jan 42min
Season 2 Trailer
Giovanna Fletcher is back for 2026 with more inspiration and motivation wherever you're at on your running journey. She returns with a great guest list sharing their running stories. And we now have b...
29 Dec 20251min
Sara Davies MBE – the life-changing Couch to 5K prescription and finding time to run as a busy mum and TV Dragon.
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 li...
23 Juni 202547min
Dr Alex George – From an ED doctor to Love Island and why Couch to 5K is one of the greatest ever health interventions
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 attr...
16 Juni 202557min
Jowita Przystal – the Strictly dancer on running for happiness and joy and being told she would never make a runner.
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 lit...
9 Juni 202544min
Dame Laura Kenny on taking up running, competitiveness with her husband Jason and exercise in pregnancy.
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, competitiv...
2 Juni 202540min
Colson Smith on his life-changing journey from an overweight 11 year old Coronation Street actor to regular runner.
Giovanna Fletcher welcomes Colson Smith, the Coronation Street actor who’s been through a remarkable body transformation and running journey.Colson joined the Street aged 11 and his character, PC Crai...
25 Maj 202543min
