🎶 What a Difference a K Makes 🎶

[Couchphoenix]

Went out at 6am this morning, it was 19 degrees even then! decided to start increasing my distance so thought I’d try a Nike Run Club 6k Run. Coach Bennett was the man to help me through it and I must be honest it was ok, completed it in 42:01, so Mo Farrah doesn’t need to start worrying.....yet 😜. I actually found the run quite enjoyable and it’s nice to have the encouragement of a coach again. I love the fact that they regularly check in with you and also let you know how many metres you have left at the end, so you can finish with a burst of energy which is nice if any of the neighbours catch sight of you😂.

Well I can now officially say I’ve gone from Couch to 6k 👍

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Congratulations on your 6k and what is really great is you say you enjoyed it 👏🏃‍♂️

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks Buddy34, I did enjoy it, and better still my legs aren’t aching. I’m in work now having a well earned rest 😜

[Tinytears60 Graduate10]

Love it BB (New improved title) - well done!

BUT you know competitive Annie (TT’s alter ego) is right on your tail but I liken it to your comment on Mo Farah - you don’t need to worry just yet 🙈🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Definitely having a go of that...(please forgive me Michael 🙏🏻 )

I told you - I am a child that needs their hand holding! ... so I may just borrow Coach Bennett 😀

I feel an ice cold 🧊 🥶 🍺 for you as a deserved reward for this mornings run! 👏👏👏

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Tinytears60]

You can borrow him TT60 I won’t tell Michael don’t worry, 😉 Coach Bennett will hold your hand 🖐 I’m having that cold beer now 🍺 and its hitting the spot 😊

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Fantastic effort, glad you’ve found a coach that suits you. I like 7min km speed for increasing distance- good choice🤣 happy running 🤗

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thanks Grannyhugs I’m sticking with 6k for a while now to get used to it, I was conscious of not going to quick so I didn’t burn myself out to early.....I was pleased I finished with a sprint at the end though 😀

[Couchphoenix Graduate10]

I hate to break this to you but Michael is seeing other people......thousands of them 😜

Ice cold beer 🍺 sounds great 👍

[Tinytears60 Graduate10 in reply to Couchphoenix]

Nooooo!

Cruel BB - how could he!

My world is shattered 🙈🤣

I might let you have 2 🍺🍺 as you’ve earned them 👏👏

[JoggingT]

Nice work!!⭐

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to JoggingT]

Thank you 🙏

[MartinKH Graduate10]

Sounds like a great run. Good plan not to set off too quickly ( often my downfall) and also that you had a strong finish 👍

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to MartinKH]

Yeah thought I’d be sensible....it picks you up when you finish strong at the end, I’ll stick to 6k for a while now then onto 7 😬 👍

[AlysP Graduate10]

Yay!!!! Well done!!! Coach Bennett has accompanied me on every ‘long run’- and always manages to make me smile! I even talk out loud to him when he asks how I am feeling 😂. Really glad you like him!!

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to AlysP]

Thank you AlysP, Yeah he’s upbeat and encouraging which keeps you feeling positive throughout the run, I’m definitely using that App to help me gradually increase my distance 🏃‍♂️

[Allie22 Graduate10]

I love coach Bennett! He is my favourite! I run all my runs with him, and know his jokes by heart now

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Allie22]

Yeah he’s really good. As I intend to repeat these runs I’ll know all his jokes too soon 🙄😁

[Bracken2018]

Hi ,

Sounds encouraging.

I’ve not heard of Nike Running Club 6K .

I too went out at 6 and yes, it was already 20 here. I have been out three times a week mixing it up 6K,5K & 7K. It all depends on my energy around 5, unfortunately for me being an old boiler , I struggle running 🏃‍♀️in the heat .

So your NRC6K sound motivating , I’ll give it a go as the temp drops . Thanks for your post 🐾

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Bracken2018]

Thanks Bracken2018, your welcome....well done on completing 5, 6 and 7k, hardly an old boiler ! You’re doing great. The NRC app is really good and it’s a freebie too. If you give it a go when it’s cooler I’d be interested to see what you think of it 👍