How I became a runner in 55 days.

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  • Hey everybody! Today I’m taking you behind the scenes of how I became a runner in 55 days. I used the 5K training plan through the Nike Run Club App and I’ll give you my honest opinion on if it’s worth it.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 121

  • @sotney
    @sotney Рік тому +31

    I think the best part of the app is that the coaches always remind that you are a runner. If you're running, you're a runner. 😊

  • @sydneyyoung3
    @sydneyyoung3 Рік тому +16

    I’m also newer to running and I love to pick a point ahead of me on my path, like a light post or car, and then say “I can run to that” then to the next thing and the next thing, makes the runs go by and helps me have more little wins along the way

  • @shelbyfawn1337
    @shelbyfawn1337 Рік тому +16

    it’s been fun watching this journey for you on IG because I was doing a 5k training program at the same time. I’m definitely not in your shape and had never been able to run a full 5k but I finished mine in early November in 36 minutes! the mental part is so much bigger than I expected and I feel so affirmed hearing you echo that and also push through it. great job!

  • @annescholten9313
    @annescholten9313 Рік тому +11

    Congatulations on becoming Ms. RUNNER! I do hope you will completely enjoy the 5K in Central Park. Sounds like a fun experience to me.♡

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Anne!

    • @roxiw66
      @roxiw66 Рік тому +1

      Very proud of you‼️What a neat cause for the turkey trot as well. 🧡

  • @katjakaflingwichmann5118
    @katjakaflingwichmann5118 Рік тому +7

    Well done Justina for giving it your best. I said goodbye to running four years ago and haven’t looked back. I tried everything to find joy in running and it never happened for me. I work out 5 times a week and love it. Ps. I have those beat ear thingies too. They are so great for working out 😃

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  Рік тому +2

      It’s definitely not for everyone! And after this next 5k I probably won’t run again until I train for the next trot haha

  • @laurahelland2752
    @laurahelland2752 Рік тому +4

    I absolutely love running!!! My favorite distance is the half marathon. I recently stated doing guided training plans to help break things up. I loved this video! I would say as a one who has done a ton of races, my stomach is always ‘nervous’ until I get going! Best of luck!

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  Рік тому +2

      Haha I figured that was a normal thing :)

  • @melaniemason9515
    @melaniemason9515 Рік тому +3

    Aaah man I needed this so much! I’m doing Couch to 5k at the moment and it really is those times when it’s mentally challenging. I was running the other day and was thinking “I can’t do this” but when I did a body check nothing was wrong with me- just entirely psychological. Thank you for documenting both your struggles and your wins ❤

  • @KW-up2ox
    @KW-up2ox Рік тому +2

    I’m doing the Nike Run Club 5k training too! I’m only 8 runs in so it feels like I’m getting a preview of coming weeks! I’m still super new to running (like 2 months in). Right now I’m just focused on going slow to build up my endurance but I’m hoping to work on speed more after my first 5k in January. Thanks for the video! Super informative as far as the NRC app, cross training, your playlist requirements, and the mental challenges of running.

  • @fififoofoo
    @fififoofoo Рік тому +3

    I truly love your videos where you go through a process in real time. I did a 5k Turkey trot and struggled to walk through it. This is inspiring me to train to run it next time. 😬

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  Рік тому +2

      I can't recommend the NRC 5K Training plan enough!

  • @brightknight1965
    @brightknight1965 Рік тому +3

    The thing you talked about where you break down the run into smaller time chunks is such a rubber thing! When I was training for a full I had so many times when I would think things like, well it’s just a 5k to my next water stop and then a 5k back home or, oh this bridge is halfway so I’m basically past the hard part 😅 you do what you have to do to get the miles in

  • @christievozniak9717
    @christievozniak9717 Рік тому +1

    Yay! Congratulations! If after the 5K in Central Park you want to continue your running journey , I highly recommend the Midnight Run on New Years Eve. Also in Central Park, it’s a 5K that begins right as the fireworks are going off and a great way to ring in the New Year (far cheaper than going to bar and depending on how long you stay after the run, you can usually beat the crazy tourist crowds) They also have photo walls, sparkling cider and snacks after the run. It was my first event that got me into running and just finished my second NYC Marathon this year.
    Also good for you for approaching the race and preparing smartly. As a dancer I love running because it invites me to find autonomy in my race and NOT compete or compare with anyone no matter how fast everyone is running. It’s truly about your preparation, your strategy (I live studying the courses, visualizing the hills and elevation as I train to keep a calm mind while the body does it’s thing) and running “your race, your pace”. As a fitness professional you already have so much inherent skill in you!
    Welcome to the running community! ❤ I need to take notes on your approach for playlists :)

  • @hamsteroncoffee
    @hamsteroncoffee Рік тому +1

    Congrats, Justina! I think you did amazing 🥰!
    Have fun in the Central Park 5k run 🏃‍♀️!
    I absolutely love this: get comfortable doing uncomfortable things ❤️. I used to hate lunges, but I started including them in my workouts more and more and I feel they are starting to grow on me ☺️

  • @Fiona-cd1vi
    @Fiona-cd1vi Рік тому +1

    Congratulations! I also totally understand the feeling of going as fast as possible at the start due to adrenaline. I used to hate running and it wasn’t until I started training properly instead of just running as fast as I could for as long as a could did I learn to love it and be consistent.

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  Рік тому +1

      Hoping I can control my adrenaline on the next one!

  • @angel1573
    @angel1573 Рік тому +1

    Wooo congratulations!! I love that running playlist omg so many good songs. Also supportive Zoe during stretching is precious. 😍
    What a super relateable and excellent montage of your experience!

  • @rachelsalgado687
    @rachelsalgado687 Рік тому +1

    This was so inspiring! I *hate* running, but I also always kind of want to be "good" at it. So I appreciate your approach to your goals in this, and how you made progress through your program.

  • @IRunThings
    @IRunThings Рік тому

    As a runner myself, I loved watching this video. You did great my friend!! Congratulations

  • @amanka0
    @amanka0 Рік тому +1

    This inspired me to get back into running. I stopped doing a run/walk program when I got my Peloton (which I'm addicted to). But I do love running when I get into it, and Pelolton actually has a treadmill program for people who want to get back into running.

  • @nicoler4583
    @nicoler4583 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations!!!

  • @alexiamcbride7441
    @alexiamcbride7441 Рік тому

    I love that you used NRC! Commenting at 18 minutes in, in case you end up answering this in the video.. I’ve been using NRC for three years and I recently just tried using it with the treadmill, I had the same experience and just looked it up and i’d you go to settings you can enable indoor running only, and if you use an apple watch you can set the run settings to indoor from your watch and the start the run from your phone. & there is a setting where you can disable the app from auto pausing. Hope that helps anybody! I’ve had these same experiences with the app. I LOVE NRC and the guided runs. Training for a half marathon currently and I think you just convinced me to trust the apps plan.

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  Рік тому

      Good to know! I changed it to indoor but it still wouldn't say I was moving anywhere. And since I was supposed to be running a 5K and not for time, I couldn't get around it :(

  • @lenacochrane4892
    @lenacochrane4892 Рік тому +1

    You laughing at “Fartlek” was the best. I’m glad I’m not the only one to find that word so funny.

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  Рік тому +1

      Hahahahahha I’m a child

    • @lenacochrane4892
      @lenacochrane4892 Рік тому +1

      It’s ok. There are way to many serious fitness influencers out there. This is why I like you.

    • @roxiw66
      @roxiw66 Рік тому +1

      Cracked me up. 😂

  • @Mary-em3cb
    @Mary-em3cb Рік тому

    Congratulations Justina! Kudos for your accomplishment and tenacity. Keep going! 🏃‍♀️🏆🎉

  • @anng2004
    @anng2004 Рік тому +2

    My running store has a coffee mug that says 'I fartlek when I run'. 😆
    Nice work!!!

  • @amberc9053
    @amberc9053 Рік тому +1

    I started using the Nike Run app about once a week. I hate running as well, but I've come to really enjoy the interval runs offered in the app. And I also like that I can easily do them on the treadmill since running outside isn't always an option.

  • @tayress1
    @tayress1 Рік тому

    WOOHOOOO! Go Justina!!! Check out those negative splits during your 4mile long run!!! 👏🏻🎉💛

  • @Ckates
    @Ckates Рік тому

    Congrats!! 🎉 And welcome to the running club 😉👏🏽 If you ever wanted to do a group run in nyc I would be there in a heartbeat! I ran the nyc marathon last month and the training was pretty tough. I love half marathons but I always wanted to run the ny marathon. Mindset is one of the toughest parts of training. I found myself putting more effort into running places that I enjoyed and that made me happy, so I wasn’t focusing so much on the distance I had to run. I’d plan a route and tick off check points. Everyone is different but that has always worked for me 😄

  • @izalikah7616
    @izalikah7616 Рік тому

    I felt very much at home with your playlist ❤❤ special shoutout to Supernova Girl! It's how I know you're my people (even if you're on the wrong boy band team 😉) and I continue to enjoy following you.
    Have a great weekend, Justina! ❤

  • @ellielooking7139
    @ellielooking7139 Рік тому

    Congratulations! This was fun to watch :) A few years ago, I went from running 5km in 35min to 25min within the space of about a year. Since then, I think I've only improved a minute or so on my 5km, though I don't train for them anymore. I used to live where Parkruns were abound - google it if you like to run 5km! They are free and on Saturdays in many places all around the world, just not where I live now! I'm fairly sure they'd be one in NY.
    What I love about running is being about to see how I'm progressing; running is hard, but it's inspiring to improve my times. I find my running easier to track than weights, since I don't have regular access to them.
    It never gets easier - you only get faster! Sometimes running is love/hate for me, but I love the feeling of pushing myself for the physical and mental benefits.

  • @awakenyourlifeyoga7929
    @awakenyourlifeyoga7929 Рік тому +1

    Call me a sucker but I definitely teared up at the end of this when you called yourself a runner. 🙈 I’m so inspired to try running again! As an aside, do you have a video on fitness/health when you’re sick?

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  Рік тому +1

      Aww thank you!! And I don’t, but I’m talking a bit about ways to help support your immune system in an upcoming nutrition Q&A. I think it goes up on Sunday :)

    • @awakenyourlifeyoga7929
      @awakenyourlifeyoga7929 Рік тому

      @@JustinaErcole Can’t wait!

  • @cjsfunbun
    @cjsfunbun Рік тому

    Loved the Playlist you showed!
    Congrats on your run! Great video !

  • @harvestcheddar0
    @harvestcheddar0 Рік тому

    Congrats! 🎉 it’s inspiring to see you keep going despite not liking running from the start. I’ll have to try some of your tips because I hate running lol.

  • @butterflyfairy6730
    @butterflyfairy6730 Рік тому

    this was a really fun watch! i’ve been getting back into running but with school, i take massive breaks in between. i also tried the nike run club but i honestly don’t think i can listen to someone talking to me while i run lmaoo. i am definitely reconsidering using it again though!

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  Рік тому +1

      You can also select unguided runs! But honestly I don't think I could do one of those haha

  • @roxiw66
    @roxiw66 Рік тому

    Yay Zoey 😻 very proud of you ‼️and what a neat cause for a turkey trot 🧡

  • @jennyrintakoski4914
    @jennyrintakoski4914 2 місяці тому +1

    Fartlek is swedish for Speed Play. Basically just playing around with different speeds :D

  • @alexiamcbride7441
    @alexiamcbride7441 Рік тому

    I had to go check out your Spotify playlist and I can’t wait to listen to it while I run! 😂 Bless Spotify and the cover art they chose!

  • @PlanwithLaken
    @PlanwithLaken Рік тому +1

    That running playlist.

  • @ittibitti29
    @ittibitti29 Рік тому

    Great video, so relatable! Sorry to walk right in front of your video!! 🤦🏻‍♀️😂

  • @JackieOstick
    @JackieOstick Рік тому

    This is amazing. Good for you!!!

  • @elainekommenge1157
    @elainekommenge1157 Рік тому

    Love this journey. I'm fit but get a lot of pain when running (herniated disc) even if I think about engaging my abs and core and moving laterally rather than hopping vertically. I used to run in my 20s but have never been fast or competitive- more like a solo activity for me. I miss being able to run because you can do it anywhere and you don't need anything but shoes! But the mental aspect of running is tough!!

  • @alexiamcbride7441
    @alexiamcbride7441 Рік тому

    Great run! & Great training! Enjoy your next 5K!

  • @erikamt4633
    @erikamt4633 Рік тому

    Absolutely loved this video!

  • @charnelleharrison
    @charnelleharrison Рік тому

    Way to go! Good for you!

  • @Laf631
    @Laf631 Рік тому

    Excellent point on the running with no training! I did my first 5K when I was really into spinning, and even doing cardio 4x a week, spinning does NOT work muscles the same way as running. After one mile, I was like "whew, I'd like to be done now." I did eventually get into running more through the Zombies, Run! app which made it more fun because it was like listening to a story, but it took a while to get to the point of understanding why other people enjoyed running.

  • @Bronwen.Forbes.Kotze1983
    @Bronwen.Forbes.Kotze1983 Рік тому +1

    I also don't like running likely my doctor says no running because of my knee but I absolutely love walking. I will walk the whole day if I couldn't 😊Thanks again for the great video.

  • @figureskater71889
    @figureskater71889 Рік тому

    Great 5k! I'm starting to get back into mine post injury and stuff. Personally my favourite running music has been a bunch of motown. Give me some Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye and I'm a happy runner!

  • @LuckyFarscape
    @LuckyFarscape Рік тому

    Great video. Mindset has such a tremendous impact. I use an app called “Seconds Pro” which lets me manually create my own guided workouts. It won’t pause even if I take a phone call during a run.

  • @brightknight1965
    @brightknight1965 Рік тому

    My strategy for 5k runs when I was running a lot- pick a pace fast enough to make you feel like you’re going to puke, and then back off jusssst enough so you don’t throw up

  • @ginatangari7571
    @ginatangari7571 Рік тому +1

    Hi Justina!! Were you still working out while training for the 5k?

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  Рік тому

      Yep! But my priority was my run program, so I typically fit in 2 strength sessions per week around it.

  • @beccalynn767
    @beccalynn767 Рік тому

    Omg your playlist 😂❤

  • @spumoni9713
    @spumoni9713 Рік тому

    With that app do you have to be connected to a device? Basically I want to run with my phone in ear shot but not be holding the phone. It looks like it is tracking your movement so didn’t know if it would work for me. I don’t have an Apple Watch. I’ve been doing couch to 10k and I’ve enjoyed it. However, I’ve been doing it lately on the treadmill because it’s been cold out …and its easier to run on soooo when I get to the streets it’s a lot harder. I have done a few 5ks but only two since I’ve been training. I beat my time by a whole minute each time 😂

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  Рік тому +1

      You just need your phone since the app is on there :)

  • @SheDreamsofFlowers
    @SheDreamsofFlowers Рік тому

    I stopped using the Nike run app because it was too glitchy.

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  Рік тому

      I'm sorry to hear that! I never had any glitch problems.

  • @michellesmirnova4471
    @michellesmirnova4471 Рік тому

    I’m late to this video but a “fartlek” is a Swedish word which means “speed play” (I know, unfortunate word for speed 😂) and it’s a form of interval training for runners

  • @jlh5310
    @jlh5310 Рік тому +1

    I wish sooooo badly that I could love running. I wishhhh I could go out for a quick half hour run every morning like those perfect skinny neighborhood moms. But my knee is a train wreck and even worse, the second I start running, I get instant anxiety. My brain is like “yep. You’re definitely going to die. You will have a heart attack while running and nobody will find you dead on the sidewalk until you’re half eaten by crows and stray cats.”

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  Рік тому +2

      Running isn’t necessarily for everyone! But also remember that it’s not reserved for “perfect skinny moms” 😉

  • @JenVarelaR
    @JenVarelaR Рік тому

    She’s a runner! She also left a runners workout that destroyed my legs in ONE day 😂 Congratulations!!!!

  • @nessiemupfeki
    @nessiemupfeki Рік тому

    35 min for 5k wow!! Very impressive

  • @singlucylu
    @singlucylu Рік тому

    Welcome to runner club! Training for races is my favorite part and not just because you get to say fartlek a lot 😂 Before you know it you are running half marathons for fun and giggles on the weekend with run friends.

  • @JustSheilz
    @JustSheilz Рік тому

    Ive been wanting to ru a 5K the last couple years but I just cant find a program for a treadmill since weather really affects my ability to move.

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  Рік тому

      You could probably just sub out the distance runs for timed runs!

    • @anng2004
      @anng2004 Рік тому

      You can use any program on the treadmill. I've done spring marathons with minimal outdoor training. Not ideal, but weather.....

  • @emmapersson3131
    @emmapersson3131 Рік тому

    Fartlek is swedish and means "speed game" 😉

  • @tabithamayer2442
    @tabithamayer2442 Рік тому

    I HATE running! I wanna love it. I hate cardio so much!

    • @JustinaErcole
      @JustinaErcole  Рік тому

      It might not be an option for you, and that’s ok! There’s plenty of other options to get in cardio :)