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BBC Sport has also launched a new podcast on BBC Sounds – The Couch to 5K Podcast<\/a> – presented by Giovanna Fletcher.<\/p>\n In 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.<\/p>\n Fletcher said: “Being part of The Couch to 5K Podcast has been such a joy. Running can do wonders for your mind and body, and this podcast is all about offering support, motivation and a friendly voice to keep you going – no matter where you are on your journey.”<\/p>\n MP Ashley Dalton, minister for public health and prevention, said: “As part of our Plan for Change, we are committed to preventing ill health before it starts, including breaking down barriers to exercise and getting the nation fitter.<\/p>\n “The NHS Couch to 5K App is a brilliant example of this – it offers exactly what we all need: support, encouragement and a friendly voice cheering you on at every step.”<\/p>\n Whiley, who features in episode one of the new podcast, once disliked running but is now a coach for the Couch to 5K app.<\/p>\n “It’s one of the best things I’ve ever done in my career – 100%,” said Whiley.<\/p>\n “I have been at so many different festivals where such a variety of people of all different shapes and sizes and fitness abilities come over to me and saying ‘Couch to 5K! It’s changed my life!'”<\/p>\n The first episode of The Couch to 5K Podcast is available on BBC Sounds now. Further episodes will be released weekly from 5 May.<\/p>\n Have any questions? Check out Q&A: Couch to 5K<\/a>.<\/p>\n This article is the latest from BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything<\/i><\/a> team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n