Voice coach in app

[Hazelorraine79]

Who did u choose as your voice coach in the app? im leaning towards Jo Whiley as she has a calming voice! I'm starting again coach to 5k

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I chose Michael Johnson, partly because he has a voice like pure silk and seemed reassuring...but also cos he was a good runner, something in my head resented being told what to do by Sarah Millican!

[Hazelorraine79 in reply to Hidden]

I know, I think she might get on my nerves slightly but i'm starting this programme again so I need a voice I like

[Hidden in reply to Hazelorraine79]

I dont mind her in a comedic sense, but i would be running along thinking..."Your no runner, you cant tell me what to do!"

[Hazelorraine79 in reply to Hidden]

Ha ha I know what u mean. I might try them all tho as it says u can change it whenever u like

[Hidden in reply to Hazelorraine79]

I tried Jo Whiley, but ended up just sticking with MJ - he is one smooth dude!

[Richard7 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Sarah was my coach - listening to people talk about the other coaches I did question having Sarah after a while but stuck with her. No problem being told by a non runner what to do as I WAS also a non runner.

BUT - I have wondered whether the Laura actual podcasts would have been better - setting a kind of pace through the music - don't know as only tried with the Stepping Stones.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Me too Mr Smooth every time - mainly because I felt he had huge credibility as an Olympic runner, and I wasn't sure I'd stay the course with Sarah even though she's very funny and friendly

[Dhiny in reply to Hidden]

I chose Michael Johnson for the same reason.

[Sarakc Graduate]

I chose Sarah Millican as I find her funny and like her accent! I was half expecting her to tell a few jokes but she didn’t!! I felt a bit emotional going out this am, first run week 9!

Good luck with your runs! 😀🏃‍♀️

[Hazelorraine79 in reply to Sarakc]

aww thanks, I am a bit nervous about starting again but going back to this as gym is costing money every month and I don't go!

[Sarakc Graduate in reply to Hazelorraine79]

I’m sure you’ll be fine! It’s honestly been the best thing I’ve ever done! It’s great as it doesn’t cost any money although I keep treating myself to little accessories!!! 😀

[Hazelorraine79 in reply to Sarakc]

Ha ha, I can imagine I will be the same, gonna try and get the other half to join me

[DawnRun]

Wish they had a few other voices, for instance Mr T from the A Team. Or Gordon Ramsey.

[Hazelorraine79 in reply to DawnRun]

I think john cleese would be good also

[DawnRun in reply to Hazelorraine79]

I had written john Cleese _ Basil Fawlty!

[Hidden]

Michael Johnson, voice like molasses, sexy and smooth, laid back but encouraging.

[Hazelorraine79 in reply to Hidden]

this sounds perfect !

[Hidden in reply to Hazelorraine79]

I only ever tried him because I liked the look of him, then heard his voice and liked that.

[Pm3eak Graduate]

Jo Whiley.

I chose her because I have listened to her for years on the radio/TV and know that she is easy on the ear. I find Sarah Millican a bit irritating to be honest.

Since starting I appreciate the fact that she has been through this and knows what it is like...I feel like she is really there with me.

If only ha! Not sure she would enjoy jogging backwards and forwards over Welsh border on wet paths, dodging marauding cattle, sheep muck and pheasants suddenly erupting into sky from the hedge beside me ( sends the old heart rate up a bit!).

Joys of country life.

[Sciencesue]

Sanjeev is just brilliant, wee bit funny

And when he says I did good... I believe him! I did start with Sarah and she was a lovely but, sounded a bit too like my Mum in that her praise sounded as in “well you would say that your my mum😂” so didn’t count quite as much.

Micheal I could not help thinking he cant really mean it ...running for just 20 mins ..surely he’d just be pitying me 😝

[Hidden in reply to Sciencesue]

LOL I guess even Michael had to start somewhere 😂

[Sciencesue in reply to Hidden]

I guess so but I think he probably doesn’t remember 😂

[Hidden]

LOLOL!!!

[Suesky17 Graduate]

I chose Sarah Millicam and she’s great 👍😁

[Hidden]

Laura. Laura. Laura. The original and best I have just gone back to her for intervals and it is like coming home... Her music is weird yes but I will always be grateful to her for getting me through the programme

[Fishypieface Graduate]

Sarah's like a mother hen, she's great. Couldn't have got through it without her! Love her accent, makes me smile, which is essential when things are tough!

[Suesky17 Graduate in reply to Fishypieface]

I’ll second that 👌

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Laura.... just had to be for me Or my daughter....who has always, and continues to encourage me to do anything and everything...she thinks I am awesome... and I love her !

[Ajs07 Graduate]

I’ve been with Sarah and have 2 runs left to graduate. In the beginning I was gutted she wasn’t cracking jokes but she’s got me here today so am grateful although, I’m tempted to use Michael or Jo for the last 2 runs just to spice things up .

[PashleyPedaller Graduate]

Jo Whiley for me!

[JoanneBrowne Graduate]

I started with Jo, then tried Michael and Sarah but couldn’t gel with their accents. Then I fell in love with Sanjeev as I’ve got a thing for a nice Scottish accent and he’s worked his magic on me since week 4 now.

[FatBoyBaz]

I had Jo . Nice and calm and relaxed 😎

[Bricktinter Graduate]

I went with Sarah Millican, I love that NE accent! I'm just a bit disappointed she doesn't refer to me as "Pet".