laura

[parcelqueen]

i have the c25k app on my phone ,,who is laura people keep mentioning ? is that the voice that says walk or run or half way there etc ?

[AnnieW55]

Laura is on the podcasts and gives more encouragement and 'instruction' than appears on the ap (which by a lot of accounts can be rather flaky). The podcasts have lots of questionable/interesting music and is where the infamous Julie makes an appearance in the later stages. I believe the podcasts can be downloaded to your phone, definitely can be put onto mp3s and the like.

Good luck with completing the course, it really is brilliant and, even better - it works!

[Celtprof Graduate]

Yes! I did W3R1 today and depended more on Laura's voice than ever! I find it helps me to get to the end of the run. Hope you are getting on ok.

[parcelqueen Graduate in reply to Celtprof]

on the app Laura just tells you when to run or walk ..when you are half way there ,,and at the end of the run she tells you 1 minute left ..not much encouragment really

[secan Graduate]

How dare you?!? Laura is not just "that voice", Laura is our inspiration, our muse, the soul of the C25K programme! Laura is a national hero, not "that voice"!

[PumpKim Graduate]

Are you using the NHS app? Laura introduces herself at the start of each session. She gives you the timings for run / walk but also little hints and tips on breathing and pace etc.

[parcelqueen Graduate in reply to PumpKim]

i am using the app from zen labs

[Noaky12 Graduate in reply to parcelqueen]

Try downloading the NHS version & you'll find our lovely Laura there. ☺

[parcelqueen Graduate in reply to PumpKim]

no,,i use the c25k by zen labs ..i listen to my own music and a voice just pops in now and again ..on week 8 now so only 6 more runs to do

[Phoenix891119 Graduate]

I am on Wk 8r3 and have been 'Laura-less' throughout too. I use the orange C25K app. I prefer my own music or TV programmes at the gym (they keep me distracted better!) I realise there is no TV on a real run but i'll cross that bridge when it warms up and I start running outside again!