Quilt To 6k With The Help of A Rocket 🚀

[Couchphoenix]

Set the alarm for 5:15am, woke up feeling achey breaky from fixing and painting the garden fence over the weekend, so reset the alarm for 8:00, no way I can run today, I’ll have a lay in instead.......laying there with my eyes open I could hear the birds singing outside.....😬 it was then I thought, get up and go for it, you lazy lump !

Zombie run downloaded, but clocks have changed, it’s still dark out there, 👀 plus zombies = picking up the pace from time to time, have I got the energy for that 🤔 maybe not.....save that for another day.

So instead I chose the NRC A Run With Charlie Rocket, the enjoyable and inspiring story of a hip hop manager / entrepreneur and his battle with obesity and a brain tumour, turning his life around losing 120 ibs to become a Nike Athlete and complete the New Zealand Iron Man contest.

I can’t claim such inspirational heroics but I’m glad I made the decision to go out today as once I was out there I felt energised and had a really enjoyable 6k run, I felt strong and fit and that early morning air certainly makes a difference.

Happy Running Everyone ! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

P.S. Whilst looking through the NRC Guided Runs the other day I found a 1 Minute Run ! how crazy is that 😂

[LottieMW Ambassador]

Nice cheeky little 6k there CP!

Some days you just have to get out and run...those birds have a lot to answer for 😉😂

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to LottieMW]

Can’t beat a cheeky 6k Lottie 😉

I did a cheeky 5k Saturday morning too, so I’m becoming more consistent, I’m finding the morning runs are so much more enjoyable, I’ve got a lot more energy too 👍🏃‍♂️

[LottieMW Ambassador in reply to Couchphoenix]

I prefer getting out in the morning too!

[Hidden]

Awesome 👏 definitely inspiring, you were your own hero this morning 🤗

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Cheers JorgeRuns, that’s very kind of you, I definitely run better that time of day 👍🏃‍♂️

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

Well done on getting my out there in the morning ! 👍By the time I convince myself it's usually 10:30 🤣

Sounds like an interesting NRC run !

I might check it out (or the 1 minute one 🤣)

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Instructor57]

It was nice and mild out there this morning, it’s a good run that one, quite interesting, I’m going to have a listen to that 1 minute one, to see how many words of wisdom CB can fit into it 😂

[nowster Graduate10]

Is the 1 minute one something like "run like your pants are on fire"? 😆

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to nowster]

😂I might do it just to see what he says, and to see how far I can get in a minute 👍🏃‍♂️🕠

[limu_mu Graduate10 in reply to Couchphoenix]

😂

[Fionamags Graduate10]

Now that was even earlier than break of dawn.... Are you going for the night time Garmin badge by any chance??? Great pace btw.

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Fionamags]

Thanks Fionamags, I could have quite easily stayed there today. I’m not sure what a night time Garmin badge is 🤔

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Couchphoenix]

If you look at the badges section on Garmin Connect you'll find it among the 'All' badges section.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

A one minute run sounds great to me as i lol here on the couch after work.... your run sounds good though and as still dark I’m not sure I’d have gone for zombies 🧟‍♀️ either but birdsong and a rocket run sounds better

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

I’m going to do that one minute run, to see how far I can get in a minute and also, what he finds to say in 60 seconds!

It was lovely out there this morning, couldn’t believe how much energy I had, considering how I felt when I woke up 👍🏃‍♂️

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Couchphoenix]

Looking forward to reading your one minute post Beautiful weather this week and work is over for me until after easter whoop whoop

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Lucky girl 👍 enjoy your break and don’t eat too many Easter eggs 😋

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Couchphoenix]

After a treat Indian meal for dinner tonight we are on a diet lol, we can hardly move I’m off on a hike over the hills tomorrow with a friend i haven’t seen for ages

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Sounds nice, I love an Indian 😋 weathers going to be lovely tomorrow, 21 degrees according to my phone🌞 have a nice time 👍

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Couchphoenix]

Yes lovely weather, there will be photos 😀

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

Enjoy your holiday!!! ☺

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Peter44]

Thanks I will

[9weeks2Run Graduate10]

Well done you 👏👏⭐️⭐️ So glad to hear that you are feeling fit and strong 💪💪, how fantastic is that 😊😊😊. You are so right about the early morning air it certainly is magical 🦄🦄🦄.

Wow that is so amazing and inspiring , I am going to listen to that.

Happy early morning running 🏃‍♂️ 🐻🐻🐻🐾🧑🏻‍🏭🌱🏃🏻‍♀️

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to 9weeks2Run]

Aaahhh loving those unicorns Rebecca 🦄 😂 so glad you’re enjoying your early morning runs now, the morning air is magical and you’re doing brilliantly! Well Done x

[9weeks2Run Graduate10 in reply to Couchphoenix]

Thank you so much 🦄🦄🦄 and for encouraging me to try early morning running, I can’t get over how much my energy levels have improved so thank you 🥰

You are doing so amazing too 💪💪

Take care x

🐻🐻🐻🐾💙💙🦄🧑🏻‍🏭🌱🏃🏻‍♀️

[sofaspud]

I can’t believe that 1 minute run!! I can imagine it going down something like this: getting dressed - 6 minutes; finding the run on the app - 2 minutes; warm up - 5 minutes; getting keys, music, visor, etc - 4 minutes; saying goodbye and getting out the door - 3 minutes; ACTUAL RUN - 1 minute?! It’s probably just a ruse to get us out and moving. No way I’m going to run 1 minute after all that prep!!Well done on your 6km. I did a similar run this morning too.

My run

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to sofaspud]

Oooohhh we’re pretty similar pace wise me and you, well done on your 6k today Sofaspud......got to give that 1 minute run a go, just to see how far you can cover in a minute and what he says 😂

[Indielass00]

Well done for getting up and out that door CP! 😀Don’t blame you not wanting to be chased by Zombies at that time of day 😂😂 x

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Indielass00]

Thanks Indielass00 bit of a push to start with but definitely worth it as always......I’ll save the Zombies for another day, a lighter one 🤣

[Indielass00 in reply to Couchphoenix]

Let us know how the 1 minute run goes. But be careful, blink and you may miss it ! 😉🤣🤣

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

A guided 1 minute run?🤔 I wonder how often that gets downloaded?😉🤣

Well done to you though, for getting up and getting out and glad it set you up for the day. Reminds me of that quote:

“I really regret that run” said no one, ever!😁

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

I know, it’s crazy isn’t it, wonder who thought that was a good idea 😂

Great quote, I love quotes, witty insults and funny sayings, I have a little book and I write any I come across in that, I’ve got quite a few in there now 📖 😁

[Mormor1 Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

That quote is just so true....it seems to apply to dips in the north sea too.....!

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to Mormor1]

You’re definitely braver than me when it comes to the sea...😮🙂

[Mormor1 Graduate10 in reply to Mormor1]

Like the runs, it's always worth the effort and only 4.5 k away, so I have no excuse, but.....it's still bloody cold!

[Peter44 Graduate10]

Nice one, another 6km's in the bag!I've never tried the nrc guided runs, usualy happy with my music, maybe i need to try them, and with this warmer weather, maybe an early morning run! 🤔

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Peter44]

Try both Peter, the early morning runs are energising, you’ll be surprised how different you feel. I’ve got loads more energy that time of day, even though it feels the opposite when I initially wake up.

The NRC guided runs are great, they definitely make the run much more interesting than just a playlist. You can still have both, just like on C25k. 👍🏃‍♂️

[Peter44 Graduate10 in reply to Couchphoenix]

Might try it with tomorrows run. 🤔

[Banana12 Graduate10]

Way to go rocket man...you smashed it!

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Banana12]

Cheers Banana12 😁 are there another 11 Bananas on here......a bunch of you 😉

[Banana12 Graduate10 in reply to Couchphoenix]

Ah not sure about a bunch CP. But there’s def a few. As I was chomping my own banana for bfast before an early run, I chanced upon the site and it asked me to choose a name. I thought...I know...banana! No one will have used that I thought. I was wrong, banana, 1,2,3 and 4 were used...so I thought ‘REALLY?’ So rather than try every number till one was available I just went higher, so banana 🍌 12, I became. With the benefit of hindsight I really wish I’d chosen more carefully and thoughtfully, not simply what I was munching for bfast. Your CP has all of the attributes missing from mine😉. I sort of like Rocketman too...but Elton got there first.

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Banana12]

You can change your name on the forum you know......you could still be Rocketman, or anything you want really 👍

[Frizzbomb67 Graduate10]

Sounds good. I’ll take a look at that one 👍🏻

[AndrewJR75 Graduate10]

Well done Couchphoenix! It’s a 👍 from me to early morning runs. The earlier the better. I love having the streets to myself. I just feel lethargic if I try and go later in the day.

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to AndrewJR75]

I’m exactly the same, I’ve tried other times of the day and I always struggle 👍🏃‍♂️

[Hidden]

loved your post CP. I have just downloaded NRC and hope to use their runs to get me through consolidation . Any tips??? apart from the 1 minute run of course!!

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Aahhh that’s great, there is so much to choose from on there, there are two 5k runs on there and a 6k etc, so choose what you feel comfortable with and gradually build your distance.

If you need to stop, it automatically pauses the workout and resumes again when you continue running. . Also when the guided run comes to an end, if you want to continue running you can press the arrow to resume workout and it will keep tracking and recording your run, you just press and hold the stop button when you’ve finished 👍

If you want to use your playlist with it, just start that going first, like you would with C25k.

I enjoy the runs on there, and I think you will too 😁

[Hidden in reply to Couchphoenix]

Thank you - very helpful. I'm not up to 5k yet, only achieved 3.7 by graduation.

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

There’s a 4K run on there 👍

[Mormor1 Graduate10 in reply to Couchphoenix]

Where do you find the nrc runs?

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Mormor1]

Download the Nike Run Club App and they’re on there. It’s a black square with a white Nike tick on it, with NRC underneath, it’s a free app. You’ll see ‘guided runs’ on there 👍

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate10 in reply to Mormor1]

The NRC guided runs are brilliant!! Id be lost without them!😀🏃‍♀️

[Mormor1 Graduate10 in reply to Hedgehogs123]

Definitely going to check them out, I need something different to keep me motivated....same old doesn't tick the box enough..

[Banana12 Graduate10]

Now I didn’t know you could change your name. I will ponder whilst I run yonder. Hmmm how about pants poet😉

[Couchphoenix Graduate10 in reply to Banana12]

😂 Very clever 👍 What about TopBanana.....makes you sound better than the rest of the bunch on there then 👍

[Hedgehogs123 Graduate10]

Well done - for resetting the alarm!!🤣Being serious now, sounds like a good run, must try that Charlie Rockett one, sounds a really good inspiring one to try- thanks for that!

😀🏃‍♀️

[Frizzbomb67 Graduate10]

I tried running with Charlie Rocket and enjoyed it 😊. What an inspirational guy 3:05 to 3:05 😮 No need for music either as there were only a couple of silences throughout. Would recommend 👍🏻

[limu_mu Graduate10]

Well done for leaving the house today and doing a 6km and that sounds epic. It blows my mind how people run to podcasts.

👌🏃