Audio Books while C25K?

teacherbell

Any avid readers out there that listen to audio books while they run? I'm trying to do the Zombie Run app, but it's not as fun sounding as it initially was. So I'm thinking audio book? But rhythm w/o music? I wonder... anybody do this and like it?

PaytraB

I listen to audiobooks while on the treadmill and enjoy them. If the story is good, it pulls me right in and I forget that I'm running. When I look down on the console, a lot of time has passed without me realizing it.
I enjoy music, too, but audiobooks work. Being stuck in the middle of a story helps motivate me back to the treadmill as well, so that's an added bonus.
I don't know if it'll work when I move to the outdoors (never having done that yet). I'll have to see when the time comes.

Julie_Donahue

I have been listening to the audio version of the Bible while I walk for a while. I have tried it with my C25K app and it works. It's working well for me.

meredithfp

I always listen to audiobooks or podcasts while I run. My two recent favorites were The Time-Traveler's Wife and Wild by Sheryl Strayed. I actually found myself looking forward to my run so I could hear the next part of the story. I tried Run Zombies for a little bit, too, but I just didn't really get into it. I have sometimes listened to music, but I really like audiobooks better.

stubbysticks

I do sometimes when I run, I love Audible! I didn't while doing C25K but I do now on occasion. Usually when I'm having a day where the idea of running for the specified duration seems overwhelming, because songs give you an indication of the time that has passed. Like if only 3 songs have played, even if I haven't looked at the clock I know it can't have been more than 6-7 minutes & that makes it harder sometimes. With the audiobooks, there is no way to know how much time has passed & I'm engaged in the story so I don't care as much.

Other times, I need a driving beat to keep my legs moving, so it really depends on my mood!

pet1127

I listen to audiobooks while I run.
I find I run to the music an its usualy to faast lol
the books are a nice even cadance for me
Right now I am listening to A discovery of witches bye Deborah Harkness its a good listen

thekarens

I use the Zobie run C25K and play an audio book in the background. It works for me.

romyhorse

I use the NHS podcasts on my MP3 player. They tell you when to run and when to walk, and help keep you motivated.

hdlb

What a fantastic idea! I've never considered listening to a book while I run, I"m going to download one tonight and try it out.

zorbaru

ive tried listening to audio books while on the treadmill. my mind wonders too much. i just stick to music.