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Sport,12 Jan 2026,10 mins

Ask The Expert Bonus: Running..a doctor's verdict

The Couch to 5K Podcast

Available for over a year

Giovanna Fletcher is joined by GP and 麻豆社 Morning Live medical expert Dr Punam Krishan. There are so many medical questions about running and on this bonus episode we cover whether it鈥檚 ok to start without a doctor鈥檚 advice, whether running is better than walking, as well as being active during and after pregnancy. And Punam answers one much asked question 鈥� will running get rid of my belly fat? Thanks for listening to this bonus podcast. You can also find inspiration and motivation with Giovanna and her guests on the main podcast. The NHS Couch to 5K app is a free 9 week running programme designed to get you moving. You can get more details here https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/get-active/get-running-with-couch-to-5k/?WT.mc_ID=Couch_Podcast_BetterHealth&wt.tsrc=display Presenter: Giovanna Fletcher Producer: Mark Shardlow Exec Producer: Katherine Hogan

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