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EPISODE · Nov 22, 2025 · 56 MIN

068 - Benn Coubrough’s Moab 240 mile journey

from Start Up and Running · host Ange McDonald and Peta Brisbane

In this episode, Ange and Peta are joined by Benn Coubrough. Benn is a local Newcastle runner and coach who just did the unthinkable - he ran the Moab 240, a 240 mile race through the Moab Desert in Utah. Not only did he complete this epic journey but he came second overall. In doing so he taught the world not to underestimate an Aussie, and how to celebrate with a shoey.Benn is also the owner of Stroke No Limits Coaching. If you want to achieve amazing things in your running, check out Benn’s coaching here: https://www.strokenolimitscoaching.com and on Instagram @strokenolimits.Follow Benn on Instagram @bennycoubs_ultrarunner. You can also listen to Benn’s podcast, Happy Trails, and follow it on Instagram @happytrailspodAlso, Peta's twins, Percy and Otis, guest star in our intro, and Peta gives an update on her journey back to running postpartum. Follow Ange on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok @startupandrunning_au, or email at [email protected]  Follow Peta on Instagram @petanutrunner Spoil yourself or the runner in your life with running accessories from our favourite Aussie running companies (affiliate links):TARKINE - https://www.tarkine.com/ANGELA16836 - use code ANGELA16836 to get 20% off your orderRECC Active - https://reccactive.com.au?sca_ref=6940308.wKkVRKj9Do2 - use code STARTUP15 to get 15% off your orderRUNLY - https://runly.com.au/startupandrunning - use code STARTUPANDRUNNING to get 25% off your orderVERT NUTRITION - https://vertnutrition.com.au - use code STARTUP to get 15% off your orderON PEAK HATS - https://onpeakhats.com.au - use code STARTUP15 to get 15% off your orderRELE FOOTWEAR - https://relefootwear.com.au - use code STARTUP15 for 15% off your orderRE GLASSES -https://reyourrun.com.au?bg_ref=yD1l6ayuTe - use code STARTUP10 for 10% off your order

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