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Feb 17, 2023Liked by Coach Bennett

We don’t know each other, but I truly feel like we do. Because you know exactly what I need to hear during my runs… Because when reading your posts I feel like I know the way you would say the things you write….

Thank you for always getting me to the next starting line! Because of that I know you, but I also know so much more about me. Thank you!

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Feb 17, 2023Liked by Coach Bennett

Thanks CB. This one had me laughing and also... you're right. Yep, you're 100% right! Have a lovely day.

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Feb 17, 2023Liked by Coach Bennett

What makes me say I’m slow, is seeing all the runners that are much faster than me. There slow, is faster than mine 🤣

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I am guilty of saying that about every run/race I do. “It was slow…but I finished!”

Why do I say that??! It’s like I’m canceling out the effort of a run. Thank you for this.

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I'm just less than two weeks out from my first half-marathon in 13 years, and while my paces are currently no faster than they were 13 years ago, they are faster than when I started training in early November. And I feel much more comfortable during (and much less intimidated by) speed runs. This is absolutely due to using the NRC app. Distance, endurance, and "just" finishing have always been my running goals. However, mixing speed runs into my training, and an occasional 5k race into things I do, feels really good.

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Thank you for this. THIS is going to stay with me because I’m 100% guilty of beginning with “I’m really slow” anytime I talk about my running, or am asked about it. How did you know I needed to hear it? 😊

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I know I'm slow because... the Pace Chart on the NRC app only goes down to 7:30, and I would be more likely to fly in the air than run that fast...I used to be able to do that until illness struck...now my pace is anything up to 9:30...

How about increasing that chart to take into account people like me?

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Coach, thank you! I just ran my first marathon and not saying I wouldn't have finished without you, but I'm positive I wouldn't have started without you. So when you asked at 18K to thank someone, well, here I am thanking you. Then at 41K my AirPods gave up on me so I couldn't hear what you said afterwards, but thank you once again. See you at the next starting line ❤️

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