“It’s All Bull***t”: Ultra Runner Debunks Couch to 5K and Fitness Fads | Tommy Lewis

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Could your approach to running be the reason you keep getting injured or giving up? Today on MAN ALIVE, ultrarunner and founder of That’s Runnable, Tommy Lewis, joins Dr Jeff Foster to discuss men’s biggest running mistakes, what he thinks Couch to 5K gets wrong and why running for weight loss can disappoint. They also explore running for mental health, fitness-watch obsession and whether you’re wasting money on electrolytes. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:43 Why Should Men Start Running? 03:26 Biggest Mistakes Men Make With Running 07:00 How to Start Running 07:50 Why Runners Need Strength Training 08:53 Running for Weight Loss 10:58 What Couch to 5K Gets Wrong 12:41 Finding Time to Exercise…