Hi there, I am new in this community. I need help downloading this app to my phone.

[Thai-Chi]

I started this program on Wednesday 14th October. First time I used the Couch to 5k NHS link directly to my phone, but this is going to drain my data.

I do not have a mp3 player at the moment.

I downloaded the Couch to 5K program to my phone. I managed to download the app, but it has no music and the coach does not continue with the instructions. It just starts and stops. Is there anything else I need to do?

How do I get the music? It says select the music, but no option is given.

Any help, very much appreciated.

Many thanks

Tai-Chi

[Ian5K Graduate]

There is no music with the Couch to 5k app itself but it cuts in to any music app that you have playing when the coach speaks. The coaching isn’t continuous audio either.

To save your data use, you’re probably best with an app which downloads music into your phone’s memory. I do this and use the BBC Sounds app and download a radio show from their archive (on demand). It’s free for UK.

Hope this is of some help. 🙂

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum.

I f you want music either download or stream it. There is none on the app.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

and includes advice on minimising impact, stretching after every run, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

Enjoy your journey.

[chunkypie Graduate]

Like Ian5k said, I use BBC Sounds app. You can download music from the sounds app so it doesnt use data. But it will need an internet connection to start the app.

[nowster Graduate]

Are you using the official NHS Couch to 5K app?

The links to the Android and iPhone versions are here:

nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/c...

[Thai-Chi in reply to nowster]

Yes, many thanks. I now need to download the music from BBC sounds app. Then I need an Internet connection to start the app.

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Start playing your play list first then open couch to 5 k app. The app talks over the top of your songs.