Laura

[sparky66]

I hear everyone speak of laura.. now I know she is the woman on the app.. I am only on my third run come Wed.. and so far she only cuts in to tell me when to start a run ...begin the walk... question is... does she talk more encouragement as the programme progresses? I use my own disco tunes while using the app? Thanks in advance for any replies

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I've not downloaded the app but Laura talks quite a lot throughout the podcasts

[sparky66 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

What's the difference between the app and a podcast?

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The podcasts are downloadable mp3s with music and what seems like a lot more of Laura's encouraging words for people to use on mp3 players or if (like myself) they can't use the app on their phones

[sparky66 Graduate]

Thanks runjay x enjoy your next run x

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Yes, encouraging words and tips for running style, breathing etc.

I have map my run on at the same time and occasionally they're talking at the same time so I miss both bits of info!!

[PumpKim Graduate]

I believe that what Laura says on the app and podcasts is identical. The app can be temperamental but I chose it over the podcast to be able to play my own music.

She does offer encouragement and a few tips each time.

[sparky66 Graduate]

Thanks everyone found a few similar posts and am good to go.. Will keep on with the app then. HAPPY RUNNING X

[Running-scared Graduate]

Same as PumpKim, I use the app so I can use my own playlist. Just a little notice, I started to despise Laura around week 5, but come week 6 her encouragement and tips somehow kept me going The app fades your playlist in the background when Laura has something to say, so keep your disco tunes going, you might find you welcome Laura's interruptions, especially when she tells you you're doing great! Keep it up x

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I used the podcasts and Laura talks often throughout them , dumped the app as it froze and almost doubled the running time lol

[sparky66 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

SO FAR MINE HAS BEEN FINE. doubled your running time!! Eek

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Yeah, nearly killed me !

Found this forum and then used the podcasts.

Fingers crossed the app is sorted now

[Jeleybelly Graduate]

I never listened to her! Just had the app on my phone and used the visual - on a treadmill in a noisy gym and didn't even realise she was speaking til late on in the programme when I was in a gym on hols with no background music!!

Haven't done any of the c25k+ podcasts as now I'm running outside don't carry anything with me except tissues

[jojo57 Graduate]

Oh ! I wish I had known that I could have used my own music. I loved Laura but her taste in music is abominable!