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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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 👍🏃♀️
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! 🤷♂️
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.
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! 😳🏃♂️
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 ! 🏃♂️
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
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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