Couch to coached- Running Podcast

🎙 Season 4, Episode 14 – Tackling the Deadly Dozen & Talking Racing with Ken Rushton

This week on the award-winning Couch to Coached Running Podcast, Rob and Ben take you inside their action-packed day at the Deadly Dozen Fitness Challenge at Alexander Stadium, Birmingham — and welcome a very special guest, Ken Rushton from the North Staffs Roadrunners Association.

First, Rob and Ben relive every sweaty detail from the 12 runs and 12 workout labours — from bear crawls and burpees to battling the mental and physical grind. Expect plenty of laughs, pacing tips, and a look at why finding your “Goldilocks zone” is key to surviving tough challenges.

Then, the conversation shifts as Ken Rushton joins the crew to talk all things North Staffs racing. From recent race highlights and the introduction of the Denstone 10 Mile event to current standings and upcoming challenges, Ken brings valuable insights into the local running community and what’s on the horizon.

🎧 Highlights include:

• Surviving the Deadly Dozen: 12 runs, 12 labours
• Pacing strategies & finding your performance sweet spot
• Personal achievements & lessons learned from the challenge
• Race updates from the North Staffs Roadrunners Association
• The new Denston 10 Mile event
• Upcoming races, standings & community insights
• Shoutouts to organiser Jason Curtis and the NSRRA team
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Packed with fitness tips, running insights, and plenty of laughs, this episode is perfect for anyone training hard, racing local, or just loving the running community vibe.

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