First freedom run after C25K completion

[Hideaway3]

Hi

Ran yesterday for 20 mins with no Laura / no strava and no music , simply for pleasure

Did not go as well as when Laura was talking and music playing oddly enough! Not sure why but ended quicker than 5 K

Going to wear headphones again and use Strava to hopefully help , looks like I need targets and music to help distract me and prolong my runs

H3

[SandraY1 Graduate]

Well done 👍

[Hideaway3 in reply to SandraY1]

Not really , struggled and only 20 mins going backwards 😟

[SandraY1 Graduate in reply to Hideaway3]

Each run adds to making your Runner’s legs. I am still using C25K app W9 runs for the prompts as consolidation runs.

[Hideaway3 in reply to SandraY1]

I thought about that and hoped I could just run 5 k or 30 mins for pleasure and be free of aids ! I will do W9 again and again

Thanks SandraY1

[Couchphoenix Graduate in reply to Hideaway3]

You could always repeat week 9, but change your trainer, I’ve just been dabbling with the app and it’s fine to do that.....just a thought

[Hideaway3 in reply to Couchphoenix]

Great idea thanks ! Couch phoenixe1

[Hideaway3 in reply to Couchphoenix]

Hi Couchphoenix 1

Can you help ?

How do I change from Laura to another trainer ?

H3

[Foxglove2 Graduate]

Try different things: using a coach, or listening to music, or to a podcast, or focussing on what you see as you run.

[Hideaway3 in reply to Foxglove2]

Thanks foxglove 2

[AlysP Graduate]

Try the nike run club app guided runs H3!! They are great and I bet you will like them😀 I did the 22 minute one this morning ( their ‘run 2’) and it was brilliant!! Just been told I should be consolidating at 30/35 though so will do one of their 30 minute ones next.

[Hideaway3 in reply to AlysP]

Thanks I will AlySP!

Appreciated

[Fabulous450 Graduate]

Great H3! I normally do guided runs. You can still do that with music as it fades out in the guided bits. Since graduation, I’ve always used the Nike Run Club App, though lots of fellow runners use Strava. You’ll find what suits! Happy running! ❤️

[Hideaway3 in reply to Fabulous450]

Thanks fab , why do you like the Nike run club app option ?

H3

[Fabulous450 Graduate in reply to Hideaway3]

Hi H3, I tried one other App when I first finished the C25K programme, but I can’t remember the name. The NRC one had so many options and I found the guided runs were the perfect transition from running with the C25K App. I think the names & details of the run, really set you up nicely to run as you please. There’s even a ‘Don’t Wanna Run’ run!! I’ve done that one too! 😂❤️

[AlysP Graduate in reply to Fabulous450]

Hi Fab450 I agree- love the name of the ‘don’t wanna run, run’ one!!’Will deffo be trying that. Doing one of their 30 minute guided runs tomorrow. Loved the first one I did. I think they are like Laura from c25k on steroids 😂😂😂Whatever, they make me 😃

[Fabulous450 Graduate in reply to AlysP]

😂! You should have lots of fun!! I know I certainly have. Have you seen that you can build a scheduled plan to suit yourself too?

It’s a great substitute for Laura!! Enjoy!!😁❤️

[AlysP Graduate in reply to Fabulous450]

I just found that!! Thanks!! It’s such a cool app. Literally can’t wait till tomorrow to do the next nike club one- still at the excited beginners stage you see!!! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️thank you again😀

[Fabulous450 Graduate in reply to AlysP]

Oh it’s been nearly 2 years since I graduated and I’m still excited by the App!! 😂😂!! You’ve got lots more fun to come!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽💥❤️

[Hideaway3]

Thanks fabulous 450

[Speedy60 Graduate]

I use NRC for some runs, not all the time. I like using it for slow runs and for intervals.

You could set yourself a challenge, like a hill, or have a go at a new route. Don't forget, you don't have to run for 30 minutes now. You can choose shorter or longer runs.

[Hideaway3 in reply to Speedy60]

Hi Speedy 60

Thanks for the tips !

Wish I was speedy 😂

Numerous runners have mentioned Nike RC must be good !!

H3

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to Hideaway3]

Bit of a misnomer - I'm not speedy at all. I can plod on for quite a while though, which interests me more than speed.