Apple Watch

[ChunkyMonkey]

Morning all. I'm trying to find a way to take the C25k app running with me along with some music without having to cart my iPhone around as well. I know I can get music on an app me watch & pair with Bluetooth headphones but for anyone know if the C25k app will work on the Apple Watch if I don't take my phone with me? Or has anyone any other ideas or suggestions? Thanks for your help & happy running everyone 👍😀🏃🏻‍♀️🐵

[Shireen59 Graduate]

I only take my watch ,when you play music you can choose to use phone or watch its great not having to carry my phone

[ChunkyMonkey Graduate in reply to Shireen59]

Thanks for the message - just to clarify- can you play the C25k app and music via your watch & leave your phone at home? Many thanks 🐵

[Shireen59 Graduate in reply to ChunkyMonkey]

Yes I have both on my watch just took a bit of playing around for me to work out how to use them 😄I also use blue tooth ear piece to listen to music

[Hidden in reply to Shireen59]

which c25K are you referring to? ...I can;t find one what works only with the Apple watch (without the iPhone being carried as well).

thanks,

J.

[Shireen59 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Sorry John only just saw you reply its a green couch to five k app powered by active theres also couch 10 k one

[Hidden in reply to Shireen59]

Hi - Thanks! ...I just contacted the developer who says the iPhone needs to be with the watch.

[Shireen59 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Must be different apps

[Hidden in reply to Shireen59]

strange - it is definitely the app from the developer you mentioned.

They said you need the two together to update the iPhone with the run info. How do you do that - does it connect automatically when you are back in range?

[SloeMike]

Hi,

I have Jo Wiley on my app it's like having your very own coach next to you, I listen to favourite tracks or albums on Spotify it depends how you feel Pink Floyd or Foo Fighters, Stones. I just hold my phone in my hand, maybe get on of those holders for my arm when I am a proper runner. Half way through week 8 now, the first 5/10 minutes are the worst, I then get in my rhythm ., maybe that's why I found it hard doing the five minute runs?? Keep going everyone!

[Hidden]

I have Jo WIley too (and Spotify in the background), but this is my first week (have just completed run 2) and so far only on a running machine (so the iphone can be placed on the machine). I'd like to get out but would like to avoid taking the iPhone with me if I can.

[Ruskyd]

Have you had any luck Chunky monkey??? Im finding it infuriating not being able to just have my watch with me!

[GuitarDad Graduate in reply to Ruskyd]

Hi - I posted about an app that is Apple Watch only that lets you listen to podcasts downloaded to your Watch. I have subscribed to the NHS C25K podcast from the app on my Watch and I just download the podcast(s) for the week and off I go. No phone!

It may help, if you can cope with just the lovely Laura and the cheesy podcast music. My post is here: healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[mraspie in reply to GuitarDad]

Thank you!!! I have been scouring the web looking for an app that didn't need to pair with my iPhone. Isn't the whole point not to have to bring your phone?? This totally solves my problem.

[ben-c Graduate]

I started doing the couch to 5K during lockdown and faced the same issue. I really wanted to just take my watch and leave my phone at home.

I couldn’t find a Couch To 5K app that worked well independently on the Apple Watch. So in the end I decided to create my own and I've just released it on the AppStore. It's called "Watch to 5K".

apps.apple.com/gb/app/watch...

Let me know your thoughts on the app. As I'm sure you have already finished the program, If you would like to try it you can PM me and I can arrange a promo code for you so you can install it for free

[BeckaMusicka in reply to ben-c]

Hi, I am interested in this. Restarting c25k (have completed twice previously but a long time ago), would love option to not take phone and just use watch. Does it have to be the GPS version of the watch or does it transfer data when back in vicinity of phone?

[ben-c Graduate in reply to BeckaMusicka]

No phone is needed I've sent you a PM with details of joining the be a program.

More info on the app can be found here watchto5k.com

[Running86 in reply to ben-c]

Hi there - I am restarting the C25k as I am helping my friend start running remotely and I am key worker. Wondering if any chance I could get a free pass - cheeky I know but just thought I’d ask - be happy to leave a review in return?

[Mijasrunner Graduate in reply to ben-c]

Hi please could I have the promo code? Thanks

[ourhousehold]

Thats FAB, exactly what I was looking for. I've now purchased the watch! and will download for app as soon at it arrives from Apple.