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 😂
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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 👍🏃♂️
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 😂
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
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
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.
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
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.
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 😂
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 📖 😁
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! 🤔
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. 👍🏃♂️
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.
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.
I’m exactly the same, I’ve tried other times of the day and I always struggle 👍🏃♂️
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!!
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 😁
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 👍
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!
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 👍🏻
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