Starting Out - iwatch question

[RogueRunner]

Is it possible to down load or sync the NHS C25K app to an iwatch? I am hoping I can run without my iPhone and just my iwatch.

[Cmoi Graduate]

I don't own any Apple devices so can't help with the watch question, though I suspect the answer may depend on which model you have. As I run solo in countryside where there are very few people about, I always take my phone in case of emergency, whether mine or someone else's.

[CBDB Ambassador]

I don’t believe our NHS/BBC Couch to 5k app is compatible with I-watch, but other Couch to 5k apps may run on it.

I always run with my phone and have a handy belt, as well as leggings with side pockets, which make carrying an iPhone really easy.

Sorry to not be able to help more.

[ZingPoppo]

You can create your own custom workouts on the iWatch, ie walk 5 minutes, run x mins, walk again etc. It’s a bit of a faff if you’re early in the c25k program as you’d have to keep changing it for every week. I use mine to run to now. Set for 5 mins warm up walk, 2.5k distance (x2) then 5 mins cooldown walk. Never tried it without my phone in my pocket though as they are linked by Bluetooth.

[Yurtle Graduate]

not sure about the app. I may have tried it a few years ago ( unless a different app) and gave up as it paused without me knowing so ended up running longer than I should have. But what will work with the Apple Watch are the original podcasts. Open the apple podcast app and search for nhs couch to 5k. You can sync those to your watch if that helps.

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

hi RogueRunner ..not that I know of…just have to have your phone…I’ve gone back to my Garmin…I think it spurs me to get out more than my Apple Watch for some strange reason 🤔