First consolidation run 🏃‍♀️

[Pooped77]

So I was worried, I hadn’t managed to get out for a run since my graduation run on Monday. I was distinctly lacking in motivation? or direction?

I didn’t know what to do I was confused. Running has also definitely not become a habit for me yet still some time to go with that!

Anyway I had download the Nike running app a few days ago. I had listened to one of the runs and wasn’t sure about the coach as I am so used to Laura’s calming voice. But I chucked the trainers on picked a run and just did it. It was all fine, thanks to the program I took things steady and had faith that I had done this before. I’ll be honest I’m not sure the coach on the nike app is for me I found it all very distracting so may try something else next time. But was glad to be out and am planning just one days rest before I go out again it’s seems important for me to try not to leave to much of a gap between runs. As I was running the realization that I can now keep running for 30 mins still feels amazing and I hope to work on distance and pace a little in the future.

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Pooped77 you got yourself out there running 👍 ok if the app didn't work try others perhaps, I went solo it worked for me, tried random music, podcasts etc noooooo not happening, went naked ( no tunes no nothing) just me and running, it worked see what works for you 👍

[Tonym182 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Hi,

I'm in the week after graduation also... I didn't use Laura for week 8 or 9 as I found it annoying to be told that i still had x minutes to run when i was already knackered, so I just use my apple watch set at 30 mins.. then it's just me and my thoughts....

cheers

Tony

[CazzaW Graduate]

Well done for getting out there, it feels strange being let loose on your own doesn’t it. I’m not far ahead of you but for my first 3 consolidation runs I just re ran the last W9 run with Jo as I liked it her reassurance! I then tried NRC for the first time too and am not sure whether that’s for me or not... jury’s still out, will try a different run with it today. I like my music but think I might give podcasts a go too. I think we just all have to decide what’s best for us 🤷‍♀️

Good luck 😊

[Pooped77 Graduate in reply to CazzaW]

I listened to one of the other NRC runs and frankly it creeped me out. The guy telling me that I wanted to run faster but I couldn’t because he wouldn’t let me! It was all a bit weird in my mind🤪