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Recommend your Run: Nike Run Club Edition!

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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!

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RunKRun in reply toMissUnderstanding

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! 💕

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misswobbleGraduate10 in reply toMissUnderstanding

It’s a fabulous listen! Absolutely terrifying experience for such a little boy.

Absorbing listen and you forget you’re running whilst listening 🙂

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CBDBGraduate10

what a fab idea!

Run Name: Hill, Hiller, Hilliest

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!

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toCBDB

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!

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LottieMWAmbassador in reply toCBDB

Oh! I love this one too!

Who’d a thought that I would enjoy hill runs! 🏃🏻‍♀️⛰️

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misswobbleGraduate10 in reply toLottieMW

I like this one too. I avoided hills like the plague but no more 😀. Sally is a great mentor 💪

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10 in reply toCBDB

Perfect, I was looking through trying to find a hill repeat run (I thought there was one) and want to give this a try! Thank you 💚xxx

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toBluebirdrunner

Runner Up is another good one! I absolutely love hill repeats, which is not something I would have predicted when I started running!!!

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BluebirdrunnerGraduate10 in reply toMissUnderstanding

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.

Short intervals. Fun....

🏃‍♀️💚xxx

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misswobbleGraduate10 in reply toMissUnderstanding

is that the Blu Benadum one? He kicks ass 😁

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RunKRun in reply toCBDB

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.

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Beachcomber66Graduate10

Hi Miss U. My offering is:

Run Name: Go Long With Evan

Type of run; 75 minute long run

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.

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toBeachcomber66

This sounds super-and a very well timed recommendation..,my next long run is due to be pretty much exactly that long! Thanks!!

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Beachcomber66Graduate10 in reply toMissUnderstanding

 misswobble liked it too. 🙂

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misswobbleGraduate10 in reply toBeachcomber66

I ran it again a few days ago. It’s really absorbing. The time flies 🙂

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Beachcomber66Graduate10 in reply tomisswobble

It really does, one of the best.

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misswobbleGraduate10 in reply toBeachcomber66

I liked it too because of the level of hand-holding. In the longer runs I appreciate it This was 75 mins - not that long but even so🤷‍♀️😁

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Here’s my recommendation!

Run name: “Just a Run”

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 😊🏃🏻‍♀️🐌

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toLottieMW

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!

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Wavy-chick28Graduate10 in reply toLottieMW

Oh I love this one too ! Nothing fancy but just a run as it says on the tin 😂

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LottieMWAmbassador in reply toWavy-chick28

👍🏼

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Run Name: Struggle Run

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.

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Wavy-chick28Graduate10 in reply toOldfloss

I have done this one along with most of the mindful run sets as I’ve been struggling t times since I moved house they seem to speak to me.

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toWavy-chick28

Absolutely... for me, so many of CB's Guided runs seem to be talking to me...and addressing my needs! Good to know we are not alone in this x

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Wavy-chick28Graduate10 in reply toOldfloss

Think I’m becoming an old hippy 😂

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toWavy-chick28

I'm just old!🤣🤣🤣

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toOldfloss

Never!!!

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misswobbleGraduate10 in reply toWavy-chick28

I am an old hippy and happy to be so 👌😀

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toOldfloss

This sounds absolutely brilliant-I absolutely need this run post Covid. Coach B is just the best for knowing what to say to all his best girls..,,

Thanks for the recommendation! ❤️

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misswobbleGraduate10 in reply toMissUnderstanding

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 ……. 😁😘

Well it was a long run, I was bored 😂🏃‍♀️

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drl212Graduate10

Great post! This will be a terrific resource...

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OldflossAdministratorGraduate10 in reply todrl212

Won't it just ? MissUnderstanding is spot on with her ideas!

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply todrl212

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!

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Xmrkn20

I can’t get NRC on my phone (it’s too old!) but as soon as I get an upgrade it’ll be downloaded. These all sound fabulous.

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misswobbleGraduate10 in reply toXmrkn20

Once I’ve listened and run to the podcast I delete it from the phone to free up space 🙂

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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 😂

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Sax64Graduate10

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.

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YesletsgoAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toSax64

Absolutely agree on these runs, I nearly chose one or other but then remembered the Triple 7s :)

The joy of really pushing yourself then hoping your heart will stay a bit quieter in your chest!!

The horror when the app glitches when you're doing the Mile interval 😱😂😂😂

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toYesletsgo

Yes!!! I’ve had that happen too-the “oh my goodness this interval feels like it’s going of forever….” and then you realise that it actually has 🤣🤣🤣

I need to get back on the speed runs. I’ve been missing the flying feeling. Great recommendations Sax64 !!!

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CBDBGraduate10

ok, I have a new favourite! IT’S HILARIOUS!!!!

One Minute Run.

Use it as a cool-down run or a warmup run, but have a listen. The humour and essence of Coach Bennett in ONE MINUTE!!! O N E. M I N U T E ! ! !

🤣🤣🤣 Enjoy!

NRC
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AllSewnUp in reply toCBDB

I just did this one - so great!

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CBDBGraduate10 in reply toAllSewnUp

It is, right? 😂😂😂

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misswobbleGraduate10

oh will do! Not seen that one 🤗🏃‍♀️

I love his two hour run where he talks about his bro’s leg 😂😁 it’s laugh out loud funny

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YesletsgoAdministratorGraduate10

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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