In app music player – Couch to 5k
A long overdue blog post. But, like they say, better late then never. So here is how to use the in-app music player of the Couch to 5K app version 2.1.
Note: this only works with iPhone OS 3.0 or greater.
With previous versions of the C25K app you had to start the iPod and play music first, then open the C25K app to start the workout. This is no longer the case with the current version (2.1) of the app. With version 2.1 you should not start playing music from your iPod.
Instead, start the C25K app and select the workout day. Then tap on the “Music” button like on the image below
Adding music to the C25K app
Taping on the “Music” button will open a screen showing your iPod library. Here you choose which songs you’d like to add to the C25K music player. You can add individual songs or entire albums or playlists. Just tap the “plus” button next to the song you wish to add. Or tap the “Add all songs” to add all songs from the current selection.
Select tracks to add
When you are done selecting your music tap the “Done” button and you will be back to your workout screen where you can now start the workout and your selected music will start playing automatically.
Start workout
The music you’ve added to the C25K app is saved between the sessions. So next time you start the app to go for a run, you will not need to select the music again. You can just start the workout and your music starts playing automatically.
Happy running!
on January 27, 2010 on 12:51 am
Hey Alex! I love this app and the upgrades. I have an older ipod touch (1st gen) so I have no volume control on the outside of my ipod. I can’t seem to get the volume up on my music. It is stuck real low. I’ve tried turning the volume up prior to opening the app but it still doesn’t work.
Any tips?
on January 31, 2010 on 2:10 am
I like the App (and it is starting to get me fit, thanks), but I am am struggling a bit with the in App player. I like to listen to audio books ( currently I am learning Spanish) and everytime I finish a workout, the player deems to switch back to the iPod and start from the beginning. it is then very hard to find your place again. Since the in App player doesn’t have any fine controls, that makes it even harder. Would you suggest I just use the iPod? Will it work that way?
Michael
on February 3, 2010 on 7:46 pm
I just bought and tried the app today and loved it. I am getting back to running after an injury and thought this would be a great way to start. Thanks for making such a great app!
on March 1, 2010 on 11:57 am
Michael,
Thanks for your post — I have the same question. I like to listen to podcasts from NPR (e.g., This American Life), but I can’t seem to get it to start at the right place…
Thanks!
Mary
on March 15, 2010 on 10:47 am
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