Running for Mental Health: The Sad Miles Club Story & 125 Challenge | Couch to Coached Podcast

This week on the award-winning Couch to Coached Running Podcast, Rob and Ben are joined by Daniel Leggett, founder of the Sad Miles Club — a movement using running to open up honest conversations around mental health.

Dan shares his powerful journey, from experiencing bullying and personal struggles to discovering running as a way to cope, grow, and clear his head. What started as a personal outlet has grown into a community-driven brand, raising awareness and funds for mental health charities.

The conversation explores how running can be more than just fitness — it can be a lifeline. From building resilience to finding purpose, Dan talks about the importance of starting conversations, supporting others, and creating a space where people feel understood.

They also dive into the upcoming 125 Challenge, designed to bring people together, raise awareness, and make a real impact for mental health — one mile at a time.

🎧 Highlights include:

• The story behind the Sad Miles Club
• How running became a tool for mental health
• Turning personal struggles into a positive movement
• The importance of community and open conversations
• The 125 Challenge and how to get involved
• Using running for personal growth and resilience

A powerful, honest, and inspiring episode that shows running is about more than miles — it’s about mindset, connection, and supporting each other through it all.

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