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Steady 6k Followed by The NRC 1 Minute Run !

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Late night last night, but woke up relatively early, contemplated going out for a run, but still feeling tired a lay in seemed more appealing. Why is it, when the thought of going out for a run comes into your head you feel guilty if you don’t go ! 😬

Kit on, NRC 6k Guided Run started, off we go, breathing ok, but felt cold out there today so nose decided it fancied a run too! Felt decidedly average today, but stuck with it and saw quite a few runners out there including a chap who was huffing and puffing quite loudly as he jogged along, I could see two old ladies looking at him and smiling and as he puffed past them I heard one of them say ‘sounds like me when I walk up the stairs’ 😂.

Coach Bennett was his usual chirpy self and as the run was coming to an end he began to ask me questions every 100 metres, ‘what are you proud of when it comes to running’ 🤔that I won the battle with the quilt and got out here ‘what could you do to improve your running’ 🤔 Early night and stay off the Jameson’s 🥃

then a few questions later ‘done, done, done’!

But I wasn’t finished yet!.....I recently discovered that NRC have a 1 Minute Guided Run 🤔 I’ve caught my breath now so why not ! I could go for it and sprint

🏃‍♂️💨 after all it’s only 1 minute !

So I downloaded it and pressed Start....CB began talking at 100 miles an hour, which was so funny, with the control room continually chipping in telling him each time he tries to coach you that he doesn’t have time , your quarter way through, half way, three quarters then he’s counting you down! It’s obviously on there as a bit of fun, so good on them for including it 👍🤣

Well I was actually amazed how far I got in one minute! So if you fancy a bit of fun next time your out there, give it a go, you might surprise yourself how far you can travel in just a single minute!

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

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Go go go Linford 👍

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CouchphoenixGraduate10 in reply to

I passed him 40 seconds into the run 😂

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That's the jameson's fuel ⛽ imagine if you made it double 🤣

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CouchphoenixGraduate10 in reply to

🤔 Good thinking 🥃🥃😂

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9weeks2RunGraduate10

Glad you won the battle with the quilt Couchphoenix after your late night! Mmm early nights surely not when it is not a school night!

Well done no 1 Coach for running 6k and your 1 minute sprint.

Take care x

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CouchphoenixGraduate10 in reply to 9weeks2Run

Thank you Star Pupil 🤩 not many school nights for me at my age!

Your early morning run inspired me 👍🏃‍♀️

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9weeks2RunGraduate10 in reply to Couchphoenix

lol oh yes you are SO old!!

Aww that is nice that I inspired you

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misswobbleGraduate10

Sounds like fun!

Coach Bennett is the MAN! I love the guy. I took him with me last weekend but I lost him at 8k ☹️

Do you shout out the answers to his questions? I do, and probably louder than I think as wearing earphones 😁☺️

He has all the dope, which he drip-feeds along the way, but he’s so funny 😆

I like his wet weather one. The cold run is good too. I think I’ve done em all 😆

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CouchphoenixGraduate10 in reply to misswobble

Can’t beat good old CB and his words of wit and wisdom, he’s kept me company on the majority of my runs since graduating C25k.

Try the 1 minute run if you haven’t already, it’s a laugh and I bet you’ll be surprised how far you travel in that time 👍🏃‍♀️

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misswobbleGraduate10 in reply to Couchphoenix

I will 😃👍

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misswobbleGraduate10 in reply to misswobble

I did it this morning! 👍🏃‍♀️ I enjoyed it 😃

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CouchphoenixGraduate10 in reply to misswobble

It’s mad isn’t it, did you sprint it? I think the speed he was talking made me speed up to 🏃‍♂️💨

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misswobbleGraduate10 in reply to Couchphoenix

No 😃 as I started my run to it. I’ll do it tomorrow once I’ve warmed up properly 😃💪🏃‍♀️👍

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misswobbleGraduate10 in reply to Couchphoenix

I just realised I'm doing the wrong one! Ha ha Plus, this morning I did it twice, as I ran into a ruddy great hill the first time.

Ive been done the 1k run! Doh

So, I'll download the correct one and give it a whirl.

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misswobbleGraduate10 in reply to Couchphoenix

Doh! I was running the 1k run

So, I did it this morning 😃🏃‍♀️ I got to 0.24 km. great fun 😁

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Jools2020Graduate10

Well done CP for these 2 runs and I’ll definitely try that 1 minute one, although I looked for it the other day and couldn’t find it!

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CouchphoenixGraduate10 in reply to Jools2020

Thank You 😊 It’s towards the bottom under All Runs

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Jools2020Graduate10 in reply to Couchphoenix

I found it! I swear it wasn’t there when I looked for it the other day 😬

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CouchphoenixGraduate10 in reply to Jools2020

Nice one, give it a go and see how far you get, it’s a bit of fun 👍🏃‍♀️

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Well done CP for beating off the 🛌 and after effects of 🥃Sounds like you had fun 🏃🏽‍♂️maybe I should give NRC and CB a tryout...

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CouchphoenixGraduate10 in reply to LottieMW

Thanks 😊

Download it Lottie, I honestly think you’d love it, Coach Bennett’s enthusiasm is great and the runs are so much more enjoyable.....give it a go and let me know what you think 👍🏃‍♀️

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LottieMWAmbassador in reply to Couchphoenix

I’ll give it a go next week then 👍

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CouchphoenixGraduate10 in reply to LottieMW

Aaahhh that’s good, it’ll be something different for you to try x

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LottieMWAmbassador in reply to Couchphoenix

Yes...I didn’t want to change anything whilst I was on the Plan, but now I can play around a bit!

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Peter44Graduate10

Sounds another good run, not quite as early as 9weeks2Run , keep forgeting to try these nrc guided runs, your mention of someone huffing, and puffing made me laugh, went for a walk this evening, sometimes think it's easier to run, than walk! 🤷‍♂️

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CouchphoenixGraduate10 in reply to Peter44

You’ve got to get up early to catch 9weeks2Run these days Peter.

I could see those two old girls smiling, I thought I’m sure one of them’s going to make a comment in a minute 😂

I’ve just got back from a long walk with Harves and your right, sometimes running does feel easier.

Hope you’re doing ok 👍

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misswobbleGraduate10 in reply to Peter44

There’s one where he talks about running with his brother who’s leg goes dead on him. He can’t tell you about for laughing 😁

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Peter44Graduate10 in reply to misswobble

Sounds interesting! 🤔

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misswobbleGraduate10 in reply to Peter44

I did his 7 mile run this morning. It was really good. You get so much good advice from him. He keeps you engaged the whole time.

I did his 1k as well, following the heads up from CouchPhoenix 🏃‍♀️

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Peter44Graduate10 in reply to misswobble

I def need to try one!

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misswobbleGraduate10 in reply to Peter44

There are loads of other runners with runs on there, eg Sir Mo, Paula,Kipchoge. All distances, offroad, roads and treadmills Free too 👍

I want to do the run with Shalane Flanagan as she talks about food 😋

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misswobbleGraduate10 in reply to Peter44

I did this one yesterday. It’s the Coach Bennett 2 hour run. The bit about his brother comes in the last half hour 😃

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A good run and a bit of fun for the one minute run Happy Easter

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CouchphoenixGraduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun

Thank you Sola 😊 hope you’re still managing to allude those pesky zombies 🧟‍♀️

Have a lovely Easter 🐣

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Indielass00

You did it again, making the decision to run over a lie in 👍🏻. Your 1 min run sounds entertaining 😂 and well done on the 6K CP.

Those two old ladies made me smile 🤣🤣.

The 🥃 sounds too good to. Haven’t had whiskey for a few years but I do like it 😋

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CouchphoenixGraduate10 in reply to Indielass00

Thanks Indielass00 I put that quilt over me, but then thought....you’ll regret not going out later on.....once the thought of a run is in my head, I normally end up going out.

The two old girls were funny 😂

Can’t beat a glass of Jameson’s with ice 😋 x

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ThisGirlNowRunsGraduate10

I take NRC and Coach Bennett with me most days too. Thought I’d find it annoying but he makes me smile and keep going. My favourite which I did this morning is the A Whole Run, all that blue sky thinking on a gorgeous Easter weekend 👍. Must give the One Minute one a go - sounds a real laugh and just look at your pace! 😳🏃‍♂️

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CouchphoenixGraduate10 in reply to ThisGirlNowRuns

I’ve done the NRC Whole Run and what he said about the blue sky reappearing after a cloudy day is the part which stuck with me too, it’s a lovely way of looking at things.

That 1 Minute Guided Run is good fun, you’ve got to try it, he speaks so fast, it’s really a tongue in cheek bit of fun, but I just sprinted and was surprised how far I’d reached at the end ! 🏃‍♂️

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sofaspud

Yay! You tried out the one minute run. I haven’t had a date with Coach Bennett in a while (since I got my watch, actually) but my new running pants have a phone pouch so I’ll get together with Coach Bennett from time to time. Well done. I can totally relate to the guy huffing and puffing :)

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CouchphoenixGraduate10 in reply to sofaspud

Thanks sofaspud had to give the 1 Minute Run a go, was curious to see what it was all about, it’s good fun, I’ve never heard CB talk so quickly.

That runner looked like he’d run a long distance, it was funny though 😂

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Hedgehogs123Graduate10

haha, sounds great fun, I might give that a go tomm! 😀🏃‍♀️

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CouchphoenixGraduate10 in reply to Hedgehogs123

Brilliant! Do it Hedgehogs123, sprint for the whole minute see how far you reach 😁

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Hedgehogs123Graduate10 in reply to Couchphoenix

Youre on, I'm going to do it tomm!! 😀😅🏃‍♀️

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CouchphoenixGraduate10 in reply to Hedgehogs123

Great ! Let me know how it goes 👍

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Hedgehogs123Graduate10 in reply to Couchphoenix

Beautiful day , actually ran in teeshirt and cropped leggings, which for me is amazing as I normally wear several layers. I went out to do an easy 5km and then found I was feeling quite strong so I decided to do an 'out and back' and Coach Bennett calls it and concentrate on y speed, to see if I could get close to getting that sub 3o mins. Unfortunately Thats wasn't to be, but I did get 31mins 47s so thats my fastest 5km todate!!!!

Then I did the 1 min run as I said I would, and like you, I was actually surprised how far I got, although not sure I took a single breath!!🤣 but it was good fun and always surprising where you can fins that extra burst of energy!

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