NRC Run Beyond: Week 1 Run 2 (long run)

[CBDB]

I am doing the runs of this plan a bit out of order, and I do like the NRC plans for just that reason.

So as I had a bit more time this morning, it meant I’d go for the long run of the week. “Long” should be in quotes, as I’m so slow that most of my 4-5k-ish distances take me 45 to 60 minutes. I know, I’m slow. But that means 35 minute runs are short-ish distances for me.

Well, at least when I’m running 5ks regularly, which I’m not at the moment … so … 35min is a medium-ish run for me at present….

… huh … and I’m waffling … which must be Coach Bennett rubbing off on me. It was so good to run with him again!

Today’s run was RUNNING FOR MORE: JOY . And I only vaguely remember running this one. So it was great to listen to him and Daniel the engineer. They do have a way with words, don’t they! (Although it sounds like they mostly described running on tracks rather than trails, considering the examples of what brings them joy in running, e.g. freshly mowed grass?)

There was also a joyful glitch, though. My NRC app stopped at midpoint, when I was walking backwards for a few minutes. And as I was also listening to music, I didn’t notice until I got back home. And suddenly, looking at my app, Coach Bennett jumped into action again, telling me I had still 13 minutes to go, whilst the time in the app told me I’d already finished.

So I let the Coach joyfully ramble on whilst I did my joyful post-run stretch routine outside, which was all well and perfectly timed for us both to finish together.

Great run. I breathed through my nose the whole time, also focussing on breath with the music with 1..2..3.. IN… and 1.. out … and 1..2..3.. IN… and 1 .. out. It was really medidative and it’s great to feel being able to breath in through my nose again whilst running. Just earlier the year, when I was returning from illness, I hadn’t been able to do this anymore. So it’s a good indicator for my fitness having improved.

Love the Run Beyond Plan, and its meaningful flavour texts. It really does add to the joy of running, if that is even possible. (Thank you Coach Bennett and NRC)

Happy Running, Everyone!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

I've seen a couple of posts about this plan and seriously thinking of facing a closer look at it. Your run sounds good, silly man abandoning you though

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun]

🤣🤣🤣 … well … at times he’s probably quite stretched to support all of us runners…

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

He has abandoned me a couple of times... !

[drl212 Graduate10]

Terrific report CBDB! Glad you are enjoying this plan!!

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to drl212]

Yes, it looks great and this plan is on track (see what I did there?) to becoming my favourite. A bit too early to tell, I know, but it’s so easy to get excited about these things!

[drl212 Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

LOL

[skysue16 Graduate10]

Glad you had a joyful run. I struggle with nose breathing, unless I go extra slow. I am going to try this plan - possibly start tomorrow 🤔 Got to work in the morning due to staff illness but could give it a go later. Thanks for the interesting post 👍

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to skysue16]

Extra slow is my speed 😂 but I also did some heart rate zone training on the rower, and I think that helps. But it’s definitely easier to maintain on the rower than on the run.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Well done you...on the way!

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you! ☺️

[Jericho2332 Graduate10]

Great stuff, thinking about doing this very run today! Had a bit of a sleep in however so just seeing how I feel at around 9:00/9:30 when the streets and roads are a fair bit quieter.

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Jericho2332]

Fabulous! By now you’ve probably done it! Fabulous! (I’ve got my next run scheduled for tomorrow, which will end week 1 of the plan, nicely timed to the end if the week!)

[Jericho2332 Graduate10 in reply to CBDB]

I ended up running way later than usual, closer to dinner time. But had a nice time listening to Coach and managed 6km in 35 minutes. Tired towards the end of I'm honest and think il do a bike ride tomorrow before attempting another run over weekend.

[CBDB Graduate10 in reply to Jericho2332]

Nice one!