Nike run

[Runner60]

Downloaded a new running app today it’s Nike run. You can have guided runs. Today I just listened to the guy and turned my music off. It was good I cd hear my breathing but it was fine 3 in 3 out and it was reasonably steady. It was v motivational. They have headspace runs on there too which are supposed to be really good.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10]

The guided runs rock... there’s ones to speed you up, slow you down, pick you up after a bad run, bring you back from injury and of course relaxation... Coach Bennett is amazing and was on a podcast the other day (see my posts “Coach Bennett Speaks”) if you’d like to hear it... he talks about running actually being a form of meditation, and lots of other stuff.

[Runner60 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks unfitnomore Im going to have a good explore 👍

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to Runner60]

Have a look at the sister app too... Nike Training Club... all sorts of ways to torture yourself there! The running plans on NRC include some workouts from there too.

[Runner60 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

I will, although I couldn’t be less interested in exercising or working out 😬 I know they have to be done to prevent injury and for core strength but I need a bit of a push in that direction I’m afraid.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to Runner60]

You and me both... I’m following a 5k plan at the moment and after a couple of weeks it started throwing in one workout a week, obviously specific ones to compliment the running... I can do once a week 😂

I’ve been doing some boxx sessions (yet another app) but I don’t enjoy them! Yoga on my other rest day is ok though.

[Runner60 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Well I entered my details and the app has come up with a plan for me. One long run one work out and one benchmark which is a warm up, a sprint and a cool down. I’ve only just completed c25k so I’m wondering if I’m jumping the gun here. Maybe I should stick with consolidating 30 minute runs for I while. I’m not sure 🤔

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to Runner60]

Hehe... benchmarking hurts if you do it as it says... but it’s ok if you hold back a little!

If you’re looking at going to 10k I’d follow Ju-Ju’s plan, using NRC to coach you as you go... just dial up a run of the right duration and type... you can always unpause them at the end and keep running. The race plans prepare for a faster run, getting to that distance easily may not be their forte. The better athlete one on 5-6 days seems to deal 3 runs and 3 workouts every week.

[Runner60 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

I don’t think I’m looking to do 10k I’m only up to 4K at the moment so really I’m just aiming to do 5k comfortably. Who knows though never say never haha

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to Runner60]

I’d do “just a run” with coach Bennett (in short runs) then go to long runs and try a 35 if I was you.... then back to a 30, “just go with Mo” was good.

[Runner60 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

That sounds perfect for me, I will thanks

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

That sounds fabulous I must take a look, thanks for sharing 😎

[Runner60 in reply to ju-ju-]

It is great, there’s loads of stuff on there. If only I knew what I was doing hahahaha

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to ju-ju-]

Could tie in with your plan eventually... their guided runs have been all time based, but they recently dropped in some distance ones... only 1 mile and 10 mile so far, but more will come. The plans are about race prep, so I’d favour yours strongly for a first 10k. Their 5k race plan pushes long to 10 miles, 10k goes to 12 miles.

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Yep. I love the guided runs too, especially the headspace ones. I love the “I don’t wanna run” run. Good luck with them

[Runner60]

im looking forward to trying the headspace ones

[SANDI_runs Graduate10]

I've used the Nike run app since graduating c25k. But I've just used it to time and map / record my runs. I used the first guided run instead of music last week on a short run and have to say I enjoyed it. Will be trying another tomorrow.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to SANDI_runs]

I’m desperate to do the 10 mile one... apparently coach Bennett has something cool to say at 7 miles in... I’d best get to work, I’m at 6k

[SANDI_runs Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

A little way to go then, you'll get there one day 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

[Runner60]

I did too. The music was a big boost to me at the beginning of my c25k but now I think I might enjoy these guided runs , I’m also going to try podcasts, my daughter uses these regularly whilst walking her dog and really enjoys them

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to Runner60]

Spoken word does suck your attention in, for me Music doesn’t do that, it’s just background. When your attention is elsewhere running is certainly easier.