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[funrunner]

I've just started this today, I've done some jogging on & off but felt like I needed someone to tell me what to do! I really like these podcasts. Not too keen on the music. Anyone else just started? How do you find it?

[Bazza1234 Graduate]

I also am not keen on the music. I always use Laura's podcast for the first run of the week - but for the next two, I try different podcasts ( there are many of them on the Internet). BUT - my problem with all these podcasts are that the music generally does not have a rhythmic beat suitable to run to (an exaggeration to illustrate , how do you run to a waltz --or rap music--- . In fact, some of the music is so "un-rhyhmic" that it puts my running "style" right off. And even if a piece of music does have a suitable beat, it is usually the wrong cadence/BPM for my personal style of running.

[funrunner in reply to Bazza1234]

Next time I use it I'll see if I can play my music at the same time, I doubt I'd be able to anyway. I guess I'll stick at it until I'm a pro

[Nerdio Graduate in reply to Bazza1234]

Those of us who lack rhythm have no problem with this. Dancing, now that is a real mess! (Takes quite a lot of beer to reach that stage though).

[funrunner in reply to Nerdio]

Sounds like you could do with a beer before a jog then haha... And thank you I will try that app when I'm further along.

[Nerdio Graduate]

There are loads of good Apps out there. Something like Endomondo, costs about £3.99, allow you to program intervals. ie it will tell you when to stop and go. You can then mix this in with your own music.

(Check Endomondo carefully, there is a free version which I don't think allows you to program your own intervals)

[Bazza1234 Graduate in reply to Nerdio]

Runkeeper ( for Android at least) does allow you to programme intervals. It's free too.

[funrunner in reply to Bazza1234]

Thanks I've already got that so I'll have a look

[geezercdg Graduate]

What music? I have silence after laura stops talking?

[funrunner in reply to geezercdg]

Their should be music when she stops speaking. I'm not very good with technical things so don't know why their would be no music. You're not missing much lol.

[ju-ju- Graduate]

The programme is fantastic, my advice would be to enjoy it and don't expect it to be easy, running is hard...but find a passion for it and its the best thing ever...good luck

[ju-ju- Graduate]

Oh and I agree, the music is horrific!!! When you've finished you can choose whatever you like or I got Audiofuel as I needed the encouragement ( silky steve tells you what to do) and the music is alot better!!!

[funrunner in reply to ju-ju-]

I've done bits of running before & enjoyed it just hoping this will build up my stamina & bring the passion back Thanks I'll try Audiofuel when I'm done

[poppydop]

Hi, I've also just started this today. I haven't run or jogged since I was at school (nearly 40 years ago) but I went out today and managed to do it, however, I was very slow and found it hard. But I'm determined to do.it. Good Luck.

[funrunner in reply to poppydop]

Well done! First step out of the door is the worst. Just keep repeating the first one until you're ready for the next, you can do it

[heading-for-40]

Hi there!Yes I started today! I've just completed the first run. I've been trying to increase my exercise for the past few months but running always sounds extra hard! A good way to burn some calories though. I didn't find today too bad, it helps having someone telling you what to do! I've seen your post was 7 days ago, have you been out again?

[funrunner]

Yes, well I tried it in the gym on the treadmill instead which I found harder. I think it was because it's a lot warmer in the gym though. I've done classes in the last few days which has meant my legs have suffered a lot so going on to week 2 tomorrow. Hopefully I will find it 'easy' as I've done some jogging in the past. If not I'm going to do week 1 once more then back on to week 2. It's so much easier with someone telling you what to do, I have to agree with you.

[Mum2run Graduate]

If you are able to download the c25k app rather than the podcasts then you can listen to Laura with your own music. Good luck with everything.

[funrunner in reply to Mum2run]

Fabulous! Thank you I didn't even know their was an app.

[Mum2run Graduate in reply to funrunner]

No problem. I used the podcasts until about week 6 but switched to the app as the runs got longer as I found my own music helped a lot.