I went with Mo!

[Frenc]

I had a lovely run just now with Mo Farrah on the NRC. The weather is lovely and Mr Mo was a great listen 🎧. I pushed past the 30 minutes and got my 5k PB at 31m 59s. This wasn’t intentional and probably explains why I’m feeling so pooped 😀. But I’ll take it. Anyway, thoroughly recommend this run. Happy running all 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️.

[H4CS Graduate10]

Thats good to hear, I have it saved so will do this one next time, I imagine mo subconsciously influenced your pb! Well done!

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to H4CS]

Ah thank you! Yes, he was great to listen to, have fun with it 😊.

[Hidden]

Strange, I have once downloaded the NRC app, but I only had access to like 7 different runs or so, nothing more. I see a load more popping up here. Maybe those runs aren't compatible with my phone, just like I could not download the C25K app you all use. Either way, I did use 1 of the runs I could see of NRC, but it's nothing for me. It distracts me from my run and I don't listen to everything, because of which I can't follow their conversations half of the time and it ends up being just annoying in my ears, haha. So I'm keeping to the natural noises of birds and traffic. But it apparently does work well for you, getting a PB! Congrats!

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Evy. The first time I used the NRC I wasn’t sure about it, but I’ve come to really enjoy it. I really wish I could run to the sound of nature, but I need to be distracted! An unfortunate sign of modern life. Also all I’d be able to hear would be my heavy breathing and clomping feet. I think people can probably hear me coming from a mile away 🤣. All the best!

[Hidden in reply to Frenc]

Well to be honest, when I am running on the gravel path in my little park, I actually like the sound of my feet hitting the patch. If I can keep my cadence even, it is kinda meditative the repetitive sound, I have once or twice been in a slight running-trance that way. I'm weird, I know, haha!

[misswobble Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

That meditative sound is really good You and the run and simply the thrum of your heart and footfall Excellent stuff. I love it 🙂

I run to music often but on the trail not so much.

[misswobble Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Nature’s noise is preferable to the traffic’s roar but keeping your ears cocked is always a good idea. We can amuse ourselves can’t we 😃

I like music and Nike coached runs but am happy to run without

[Hidden in reply to misswobble]

Nowadays I also prefer to hear what is around me. Whether anyone is running up to me or so. Few weeks ago there was a sexual delinquent signaled in my neighbourhood who harasses women. So I prefer being aware of my surroundings.

[Frizzbomb67 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Have you scrolled down on the guided runs page to the menu where it says ‘All guided runs’? That’s where the whole list of runs is. Sorry if I’m teaching you to suck eggs 🥚

[limu_mu Graduate10]

Sounds like a great run today. Congrats on a new PB!! 👌

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to limu_mu]

Thank you! 😊

[misswobble Graduate10]

Great aren’t they 🙂. I did one yesterday that kept me absorbed for an hour 😃

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to misswobble]

I agree! Well done for being absorbed for an hour 😊.

[misswobble Graduate10 in reply to Frenc]

Try six! 😁 💪

[58soon Graduate10]

Hey FrencI love the NRC guided runs....haven't done that one with Mo, but will definitely take your recommendation & try it soon.

Well done on your PB - that's a fantastic time! 😍😍😍

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to 58soon]

Ah thank you 58soon. 😊

[Couchphoenix Graduate10]

I’ve done that one, it’s very enjoyable 👍

Congratulations on your 5k PB Frenc 🥳🥳

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Couchphoenix]

Thank you! Yes, Mo made a nice change. All the best 😊.

[misswobble Graduate10 in reply to Couchphoenix]

I did the Coach Bennett 7 mile one yesterday. Very good 🙂👍

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to misswobble]

Oooh well done misswobble! 😀

[misswobble Graduate10]

Ta 🙂👍. Off out on the tricky trail today. Lots of ups and downs 😤.

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to misswobble]

I just did the Coach B seven miler - you inspired me! It’s the longest I’ve ever managed so feeling very pleased 😀. May have to sloth for the rest of the day though. Hope the tricky trail is good! 👏🏼🏃‍♀️👍

[Frizzbomb67 Graduate10]

I enjoyed this one too 😁 Just a heads up in case you are tempted. I didn’t enjoy the run with Eliud. He was so softly spoken with a really strong accent that I struggled to understand what he was saying. Coach Bennett tried to repeat what he was saying but I got really frustrated. I was really looking forward to it too so was very disappointed ☹️

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Frizzbomb67]

Thanks for the heads up Frizzbomb67! It’s difficult to know, isn’t it, because once you start you’re pretty much committed. Some are definitely better than others. 😊