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I swapped music for an audio book tonight, I downloaded one from the library onto my phone, listened to it on the traffic jams too and fro work and headed out with my now familiar reader and characters in my earoles! What a success, I followed the story and just kept going, no worries!

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Rignold

I often run with an audio book. I find it much better than music.

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Parky-ParkGraduate

What a great idea! I love audiobooks but didn't think to use them when running. As soon as I build up the stamina to a decent length run I'm going to give it a go. Happy listening!

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runswithdogsGraduate

Do you run faster if it's a suspense or horror story :) ?

I think I would runswithdogs, but I'm a bit woosy these days!

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GoogleMeGraduate

Music seems better if you are going for speed but for stamina, definitely spoken word, the time just flies by. This digital audiobook lending service is brilliant isn't it?

in reply toGoogleMe

This is my first loaned audio book, but I've been borrowing Ebooks for ages, I think it's fab!

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Sloggingalong in reply toGoogleMe

Hello there - can you give me info on the digital audiobook lending service please :)

in reply toSloggingalong

Have a look at your local library online, you'll hopefully have audio books and Ebooks available freeeeeee!

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GoogleMeGraduate in reply toSloggingalong

You'll have to check out your local public library service to see what they offer.

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Sloggingalong in reply toGoogleMe

Brilliant!!! thank you Cloudchaser and GoogleMe. I didn't know this and it is going to be a great help :)

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useitorloseitGraduate

I always run with my audio book and the metronome ticking away over the top. I love it, and I get so engrossed in the story that the time flies by - often I just don't want to stop as the story has got to a gripping bit!

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ajwyldGraduate

On a similar note, I download podcasts from Radio 4. I find Saturday Live perfect for long outings...

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