I’ve kicked C25K off with Sanjeev Kohli and my wife is being coached by Sarah Millican....we wanted to start off gently! But I’m wondering whether it’s best to stick with one all the way through the 9 weeks or can you mix ‘n’ match, or at some better than others as the weeks progress?
Thoughts, views, etc welcome!
I didn't use any, just my own music, but just wanted to let you know that there is a problem with Sarah on week 5 run 3 (it's the wrong session) so if your wife sticks with Sarah she may have to swap coaches just for that run
I never had a problem with SM on that run 🤔
I had this problem two weeks ago. I just set a twenty min timer for the run, but I hated missing out on that badge for the week.
I know there have been lots of posts about it, I can't download the app on France so I can't listen lol.
The first time I couldn't download the app here in France so I used the podcasts. Laura was lovely but the music was awful! Second time around I down loaded the app without any problem so might be worth you trying the download again?
I might just try in the uk in August when I'm back for holidays. I got through c25k with my tunes : )
Thanks for that, will advise her
Michael Johnson - feels like I’m getting an expert coach and for me sticking to the same one helps make it feel like a ‘journey ‘ with my improvements each week very tangible due the continuity, which for me personally is very motivating....
Did think about MJ initially as I thought it would bring that expert feel but like you (you’ve a cracking turn of phrase!) I have a “historic loathing of cross country” which I think deep down put me off!! But having just completed W1R3 might try him out in W2 or W3
I thought the coaches were pretty much reading a script. However, I chose Michael Johnson and I am more than happy so have not tried any of the others. Why not give them a try and stick with your favourite 😊
Another vote for MJ there so will add that into the consideration mix
Think you can choose whoever you want , for me it was Laura all the way through 😊
Laura for me too - I think because she is just a normal person who completed c25k it seemed like I'd connect with her more!
However, I also assumed they would all say pretty much the same thing. Are you and your wife getting much different scripts Dalmorangie?
I also chose Laura and had tried one of the other options but reverted back to the expert. She was encouraging and knew what I was going through each run. I even replied to her at times, sometimes in a nice way and other times not so nice!
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Don’t know will ask but from what Mrs D has said, the coaches seem to be saying similar things
Lots of people say for Week 5, Run 3 Sarah Millican is wrong. I used a mix of Jo Whiley and Michael Johnson so no personal experience of SM, just what people have said on here.
Good idea re mixed approach and I know this sounds daft as they’re not really there, but I wonder if mixing it up gives you the impression that there’s actually a coaching team behind you....in addition to the 84k others in here!
I started with SM but found I couldn’t take her seriously! Changed to Laura at Run 3 I think and stuck with her - now I’m on the C25K+ Stepping stones podcasts and it’s still Laura 😊🏃🏻♀️
😂😂😂 I can’t take her seriously either and not a fan of her comedy but my wife is so she’s enjoying it
Do you think SM has actually done Couch to 5K? That’s what I struggled with. At least Laura has. I think she actually devised the plan 😊🏃🏻♀️
I do wonder and I was hoping all (except MJ of course!) would say they’d done it, lost weight, got fitter, etc....if they have it would be nice to know and I’m guessing they must otherwise you could have put any celebrity in their as a voiceover?
Michael Johnson all the way for me. How can anything he tells you be wrong?! 😄
😂😂🤣🤣🤣 true!! If he doesn’t know, who does!!
Definitely Laura - normal person and in my head she is my running buddy! Good luck guys - go go go!
👍 normal person/one you can relate to does count for a lot
Had to be Michael for me, too. Really missed those velvety tones when I graduated. I guess it's personal choice.
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I loved Jo. They all say the same thing and then a little ad-lib. I found Jo said a little more than Sarah and kept me going. I think they are all the same just who you prefer.
Good point and will look to try JW at some point
It’s MJ for me too - I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with any of the others and all have their good points (Laura, as you say is normal and proves the programme is possible, Sarah, is, imo, funny, so probably brings some humour), not sure about the other 1 (or 2?), but I always admired MJ as an athlete so I felt naturally drawn to him) x
MJ proving popular and interesting what you say about him as an athlete, might research him further, thanks
I’ve been very happy with Sanjeev, I can’t imagine going for a run without him now!
I've tried them all but I personally prefer JW as she seems to ad-lib a bit more. I use Spotify as for me the music helps me forget what I'm actually doing! I couldn't get one to complete, so I just played it again when I got home. It was funny not doing what I was told!
You rebel!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
This happened to me on a few. Did the run but it wouldn't save or my phone went funny and completed the run without the app. If it happens again, you can fast forward the run so that you don't have to listen to it again. X
MJ is amazing. Such a lovely voice and really encouraging. I read an interview with him recently, he suffered a stroke last year and was talking about his recovery.
Yes, he has, which I suppose shows strength and determination - s/thing else I admire about him! As far as I can tell he’s recovering really well (I don’t have a huge amount of experience with stroke survivors but I do have some) x
Good grief, I had no idea. Now off to read up on that and his recovery. He’s an inspiration, that’s for sure.
Yes - it's got to be Michael! I couldn't have done it without him and he really understands me... Fantastic voice, and he knows what he's talking about!
I'm listening to Sarah Millican. Often wonder if I'm watching her on the TV and she happens to use the word 'Go', I might get up and run.
I love her accent and can't wait for her to mention the banana - keeps me going.
I love her accent too and I did consider her, but thought if she threw in a few funnies I’d prob end up on the floor laffing lol! x
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Michael Johnston.
Jo Whiley for me, I tried them all and O found her the most encouraging and she's been through the programe too.
Good to hear she’s done it
I chose Michael Johnson. My thinking was he’s an ex Olympic athlete so he knows what he’s talking about and I trust that he’s giving me the best advice (yes I know they’re probably all saying roughly the same thing but he was top of the list for me). Plus I love his voice, it’s very soothing but authoritive at the same time. It’s personal choice x
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I’m from Canada and not familiar with any of them but MJ. I wanted someone “normal “... not a sports god. I went with Sarah too. I’m only at w4 r1 but I like listening to her voice and she’s encouraging. Thought about Laura, but I think I’d miss Sarah and have come to link her with my running.
An interesting continuity angle
I stuck with Sarah throughout mine, assumed they all say the same thing?
I’m guessing they have a script or a few stock phrases they all have to use?
I only did Sarah Millican and Jo Whiley.
Sarah Millican was very flat and gave me no motivation but Jo Whiley kept talking about how she did on her journey. Found her much more motivating. Never listened to the others so cant comment on them. Good luck!
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