Audiobooks while walking

I do it all the time. In fact it's very motivating to me because I assign certain audiobooks to be "exercise only" and do not allow myself to listen to them unless I'm exercising. I have finished the full Harry Potter series this way, plus a few other books. I absolutely love it.

Walking on a treadmill? Definitely you need something to alleviate the boredom.

Walking outdoors? Perhaps I'm just lucky to have a wonderful recreational path a few hundred metres from my front door and I'd rather listen to what nature has to offer but I would be hesitant to engage in anything that may interfere with my situational awareness (eg not being able to hear oncoming cyclists, angry geese etc) and the same would apply (perhaps even more importantly) when walking where there may be vehicle traffic.

Constantly, and while lifting too. Podcasts as well. Almost never music. It's great! I can get through almost any book within a week or two.

I do podcasts. It's how I got myself through Serial recently -- only a few years behind the rest of the world -- and I also listen to Sawbones and Writing Excuses regularly. I would get so bored listening to music even though I love music, and it was because I'd use music to count the minutes until I was done. ("I've been through three songs, dear god, how much longer is this going to go on?!") but learning something or getting engaged in something makes the exercise a secondary act.

(That said, I need more podcasts. I'm doing more exercise than there are current episodes, lol.)

I like podcasts, too. Now that Serial is lame, Wait Wait Don't Tell Me is probably my favorite.

I do audio books sometimes, too. We have a digital library so I just check them out, though often I have to renew it several times to get through it, which is kind of annoying, especially if there's a wait and you have to get back in line.

I did a free trial of Kindle Unlimited and I think that's a great option for Audible fans, especially if they read books on Kindle, too. Many books are free with Kindle Unlimited and then have a small upcharge for the audio version, like a few bucks, iirc. There are 3000+ free audiobooks. I think that they even remain synced across devices, so if you listen on your phone's Kindle app to the audio version during your walk, then pick up the Kindle to read visually later on, it knows your spot. I think Kindle Unlimited is only $10/month.

WalkingAlong wrote: »

I like podcasts, too. Now that Serial is lame, Wait Wait Don't Tell Me is probably my favorite.

I'll have to look into that one. But serious question: am I the only person in the whole universe who doesn't hate the second season of Serial? XD It doesn't have quite the impetus and mystery of the first season, but I'm still engaged in the story and curious to the circumstances of it. That said, I'm also a military brat, and I feel like this might be a factor, lol.

I listen to both music and audiobooks during my walks. I use Audible for books and Amazon Prime Music for music.

For podcasts, many years ago Ricky Gervais and his business partner Steven Merchant had some hilarious podcasts that would have me crying with laughter. If you are Ricky Gervais fan and haven't heard them, go find them. They are probably about 10 years old now, but still just as funny. But be prepared to constantly laugh out loud while taking your walks.

I listen to podcasts but audible books would be good also.

girlinahat wrote: »

First season of Serial people - check out Undisclosed. It continues on from Adnam's story, and if like me you were left with a modicum of doubt as to his innocence, you sure won't be after listening to Undisclosed!!! It's not as well done as Serial, but worth it nonetheless.

Thanks for the tip. I just found Serial a month or so ago & was OBSESSED with it...not hating the second season but it's not nearly as intriguing for me. I'll be listening to Undisclosed tonight on my walk.

I have a subscription to audible and listen while running. Must have gone through +1000 hours of books soon.

I listen to either audiobooks or podcasts. I also just finished Serial season 1.

Audible has some original programming included with the subscription and some of its really good. I highly recommend Jon Ronson's The Butterfly Effect.