BBC Sport has additionally launched a brand new podcast on BBC Sounds – The Sofa to 5K Podcast – offered by Giovanna Fletcher.
Within the opening episodes, Fletcher is joined by BBC Radio 2 presenter Jo Whiley, TikTok star Charley Marlowe, and Lindsey Burrow – the widow of rugby legend Rob.
Fletcher stated: “Being a part of The Sofa to 5K Podcast has been such a pleasure. Operating can do wonders in your thoughts and physique, and this podcast is all about providing assist, motivation and a pleasant voice to maintain you going – irrespective of the place you might be in your journey.”
MP Ashley Dalton, minister for public well being and prevention, stated: “As a part of our Plan for Change, we’re dedicated to stopping sick well being earlier than it begins, together with breaking down boundaries to train and getting the nation fitter.
“The NHS Sofa to 5K App is a superb instance of this – it provides precisely what all of us want: assist, encouragement and a pleasant voice cheering you on at each step.”
Whiley, who options in episode one of many new podcast, as soon as disliked operating however is now a coach for the Sofa to 5K app.
“It is among the finest issues I’ve ever performed in my profession – 100%,” stated Whiley.
“I’ve been at so many alternative festivals the place such a wide range of individuals of all totally different sizes and styles and health talents come over to me and saying ‘Sofa to 5K! It is modified my life!'”
The primary episode of The Sofa to 5K Podcast is accessible on BBC Sounds now. Additional episodes shall be launched weekly from 5 Could.
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