My First NRC Run

[Instructor57]

So this was the first time I have used the Nike Run Club App.

And decided to go for 'A whole run' .

I'm a big fan of Andy P from mindfulness so thought this would be a good one to start with.

It's a 45 minute run rather than a distance run .

This was my 3rd run in a week but as my first one last Thursday was the first for 13 days I wanted to keep this one slow .

So I was happy with the pace and splits I managed today .

It was just turned 11:00 when I went out and around 12 degrees, so shorts and tee shirt were fine .

It was a good run with no problems , knees were fine so happy about that.

Seemed a little strange at first running for a set time rather than a distance.

I actually quite enjoyed running at this time 😁

[Jools2020 Graduate]

Well done, Ian. I’ve done this run, too and really enjoyed it. I think I may have continued to the nearest km. Because my long, slow runs initially were time based, it seemed ok for me to do a 45 minute run.

Maybe I’ll choose another NRC run tomorrow 😀

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

Thanks Jools, yes it was good !

And made a change to run without music !😁

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

I thought that, too! It made me realise that I often ‘zone out’ while the music’s playing anyway. 😃

With ‘A Whole Run’ it was good to think about what they were saying. 👍

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

Absolutely, I have used quite a few of Andy's meditations previously 😁

[Jools2020 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

You and me both 😀

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Jools2020]

😂👍

[Roxdog Graduate]

Sounds like a good plan to take any pressure off and just run. I'm thinking of using one of these podcasts and used them once or twice on my now-sold treadmill to relieve the boredom!

3 runs this week is fantastic!

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Roxdog]

Hmm.... I'm curious, how can you use a now sold treadmill ? 🤔😂

[Roxdog Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

😂 haha, when I had it. So boring, had to do something to pass the time.

[Roxdog Graduate in reply to Roxdog]

I could run much faster on the treadmill though!

[Ant50 Graduate]

Looks like a good run ! I keep meaning to give the NRC app a go !

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Ant50]

Yes, I have had it for ages and been meaning to try !

It was nice to have a bit of variety 😁

[Ant50 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Now I have finished the magic plan I might give the app a go, like you say a bit of variety!

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Ant50]

Helps to keep the motivation 😁👍

[Ant50 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Yes, still need that sometimes!

[Tinytears60 Graduate]

Well done Mister - sounds like a fab run 👏👏

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

Thanks Jane , I enjoyed it 😁👍

[9weeks2Run Graduate]

Hi Ian,

Yaay well done on your run, sounds like a nice run, 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♂️ so glad your knees are fine.

Regarding Andy P is he just available on Headspace and is the Nike App running app free or do you have to pay for it?

Rebecca

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to 9weeks2Run]

Hi Rebecca, Andy Puddicome is the co founder of headspace , he has the headspace app for developing mindfulness .

He has also teamed up with the Nike running app which is available for free .

I have used many of his meditations so thought I'd give this guided run a go 👍

[9weeks2Run Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Hi Ian,

Thank you so much.

Would you recommend Headspace?

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to 9weeks2Run]

Headspace is good , but you need to keep it up .

If you are dipping in and out of it obviously it is not as effective,

I guess a bit like keeping up enough runs in a week to keep progressing.

I'm not using it at the moment , I tend to switch between meditation and self hypnosis

[9weeks2Run Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

OK thanks for that.

I have found the running so beneficial for my mental health

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to 9weeks2Run]

Absolutely, try the NRC app with some of the mindfulness runs 👍

[9weeks2Run Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Thanks Ian I will have a look and give them a go.

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to 9weeks2Run]

👍

[Birdlady64 Graduate]

Nice run! Glad you enjoyed it - I really liked this one.

Also glad the knees are holding up ok. You are turning into a "later in the day" runner 😁

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Birdlady64]

Yes, it was a good run , I have been a fan of Andy P for some time now .

Haha yes, while I'm not working then I can still have a lay in and run later , so no pressure to get out at first light 😁

[Birdlady64 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

That's just not fair 😟

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Birdlady64]

It's not well paid either ☹️

[Birdlady64 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

No

I freely admit to being extremely lucky on that front. I've been working from home on full pay since just before lockdown and have an incredibly supportive and caring employer.

That can't be said of too many people.

I do feel sorry for people who have been told they can't work. And some of it really doesn't make sense.

[Couchphoenix Graduate]

Well done Instructor57, the NRC runs are quite an enjoyable distraction as you jog along, I enjoyed that one too 👍

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Couchphoenix]

Yes it was good , I noticed the app didn't record elevation though 🤔

[Birdlady64 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Elevation has totally gone to pot on my Garmin.

The profile looks right but it often has me running below sea level

It's very annoying

[Fabulous450 Graduate]

Fantastic!! 🤩 That’s my favourite App 😃! In fact apart from my Garmin programme, it’s my only running app. I do like guided runs! ☺️❤️

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Fabulous450]

Yes, it's good .

Didn't record elevation though 😐🤔

[Fabulous450 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Oh...I haven’t noticed that. I’m an amateur on the stats Instructor57 😊. I don’t pay too much mind to them. Probably because NRC was my first App after completing C25K and I guess I just use it to keep on going out, no matter the outcomes to be honest 🤫..🤭❤️

[Littleoyellow Graduate]

Glad to hear your knees are behaving 😁 I'm a fan of running in the middle of the day and as I work part time it's my normal run time 👍I think I'm going to be thankful to be able to do this as we head into the winter 🥶 must try a whole run sometime soon as it seems to be getting good reviews 👍

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Littleoyellow]

Yes, I think my knees had stiffened up after 13 days of no running !

Yes, quite a few on here have used this run 👍

[MccHa Graduate]

Glad you enjoyed your your 1st NRC run👏👏👏 I need yet to try it 🤔🤔🤔

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to MccHa]

Yes, it was good , give it a go ! 👍😬

[MccHa Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

I will 👍 downloading now 🤞🤞🤞

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to MccHa]

Nice one 😁👍

[Maddee_6333 Graduate]

I haven’t done this one, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that I actually really enjoyed their guided runs. Glad you enjoyed your run.

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to Maddee_6333]

It's worth a try 😁👍

[Maddee_6333 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Definitely one for when I’m off the IC