Hello and welcome to a shiny new post that I really hope will grow into a useful resource!
Nike Run Club’s guided runs are often a great next step after Couch to 5k and sometimes it’s hard to know which run to choose. That’s where this post might just help. Here are (or will be!) some runs others have loved and think we should all know about. Maybe that will help inspire you to try something new!
If you’ve run a NRC run that you’ve particularly enjoyed, come and tell everyone why they should load it up and have a go too!
Here’s the format to follow:
Run Name: Give the title
Type of run: Tell us how long and what sort of run it is. Recovery/speed and what
What I liked about it: Say a bit about why you’re recommending it
If someone else has recommended your favourite run, try and reply to those post rather than adding a duplicate. Feel free to share as many as you like, starting a new post for each different run.
I can’t wait to hear which runs you’ve all been enjoying and try a few new ones myself!
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Run Name: Run with Lopez (or Run with Lopez parts 1-3)
Type of run: This is available as three 30 minute recovery runs or one 90 minute recovery run. It
What I liked about it: I loved this run so much that I kept walking at the end of my run time to finish it. It’s the story of Lopez Lomong, who was a Lost Boy of Sudan. He escaped awful tragedy to find a new life, and talks powerfully about the role that running has played in his life. The format is a conversation between Coach B and Lopez, and I found it emotional, inspirational and utterly gripping. If you’re looking for three thirty minute runs, or one long run, this one’s for you!
This sounds great! Will definitely give it a go. I’ll make it last and do 3x 30 minutes. Also not sure I could enjoy running for 90 minutes. Yet! And finding an hour and a half could be a challenge. Thanks for the recommendation MU. And this is a great idea btw! 💕
Type of run: ca 30 min speed run with intervals, to be run up a hill (and run down again, as well)
What I liked about it: This run introduced me to hill runs, and I do run it at least 3-4 times per year at least. I’m quite attached to this run actually!
This would have been my next recommendation-I absolutely love this run. It’s just a great combination of paces and times, and running back down the hill feels wonderful. Great choice!
I used Runner Up within my run this evening MissU. I really enjoyed it, which was a surprise.
Want to add that you are given a five minute warm up first, then a chance to pause and stretch, then hit resume to start the intervals. So its 25 mins long, but 20 mins of interval hill repeats.
I think this was my first ever hill experience! I live in Worthing so my regular parkrun is flat and pretty much every run I’d done up till this point was too. I agree with you entirely. I found it surprisingly exhilarating and had a great sense of achievement by the end. The hardest part was selecting a suitable stretch of road. It amused me that the locals must have thought I was bonkers but I loved it! Maybe I’ll find another hilly spot for the next time. And there will be a next time. I’d forgotten how much I loved it. Thanks CBDB.
What I liked about it; The time just flew by on this run! Evan is a really interesting, humble and engaging guy. He takes listeners from his school days to becoming an American and Olympic Champion. If you are looking for a distraction from the effort of a 75 minute run, this is the one I would go for.
Type of Run: A recovery run with Coach Bennett (CB).
What I Liked About It: So this is a 30 minute recovery run at an easy pace. I think it’s a brilliant run for new graduates consolidating their 30 minute runs. CB emphasises how it’s all about your effort, and how it should feel ‘easy’ and slow!
He reminds us that we are all different in our pace and effort, but we should all enjoy our run and finish a better person.
I’m on my third time around on C25k, but I know I’m going to choose this for my first Consolation Run 😊🏃🏻♀️🐌
It’s so nice to have an old favourite you can wheel out time and again! I haven’t done that run in ages…I think it’s overdue. Enjoy Couch to 5k and enjoy just a run when you’re ready!
Type of Run: 25 Minute; relaxed, motivational and inspirational easy run.
What I liked about it: This is a run I discovered last year. I was struggling with all manner of issue which were affecting my running patterns. This run has the potential to free the mind, support and invigorate the motivation. The commentary from Coach B is spot on. The lasting effect from the run> A relaxed, nothing to prove session and one which allows you to see your struggles, and any request for help as a success, a win, not a failure.
If you need a pick up, a re-affirmation of how strong you are in reality... give this a go.
I was on my very long run yesterday with CB whilst singing along to Willie Nelson’s “You were always in my mind “ 🎵🎶 It was like I was serenading Coach Bennett 😁. Maybe I didn’t treat you quite as good as I should have …Little things ……. 😁😘
Thank you, I’m hoping so! We’ve got so many members here with experience to share. I thought some way of collecting it together might be helpful. I’ve definitely got some new ones to try and been reminded of some old favourites!
Run Name: Triple 7's (the only thing I don't like about that run is the apostrophe)
Type of run: 33 minutes, intervals. It's described as an endurance workout, you have a 5 minute warm up then three 7 minute intervals at 5k pace with 2:30 of recovery in between.
What I liked about it: some days I want to do intervals but the idea of constantly speeding up and recovering at different paces is all too complicated. This run is deceptively simple, after all if I can run 5k at 5k pace then 7 minutes is no problem, right? If only it was that simple it wouldn't be a challenge at all, would it?
The coach is Sally McRae, she hits the right tone, encouraging, informative, educational but not overlong. The intervals give you a proper run at a proper pace, the recovery allows you to recoup before you set off again.
I went through a phase of this being my go-to run, but since then I seem to run it once or twice a year. I always enjoy it on those days when I want to be pushed...but not too hard 😂
Run name 60s (90s available too)Run type - Intervals
I love to do a weekly intervals run. 60s with Coach Blue does 3 sets of 60s intervals at 5k pace, 10k pace, finishing with 1 mile pace. It's brilliant fun, but by the 1 miler intervals my 60s recovery is mostly walking trying to get my heart rate down. Then I discovered 90s! The same idea but with you've guessed it, 3 sets of 90s intervals. I love pushing myself in this safe environment and the coaching is very supportive and encouraging. I guess I must be some sort of running masochist, except I always feel on such a high after these workouts.
Here's an unlikely suggestion from me: the First Treadmill Run 😁If you've never run on a treadmill before, or if it's been a few years and you've forgotten everything, you might find this is just what you need 😁
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