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You'd run around with your iphone? Interesting question though.
Think I'd prefer a dedicated gadget, I use a Garmin forerunner as I know its been designed exactly for running.
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I am using iTrail but I'm looking for something more reliable. Sometimes it just looses GPS connection and is giving you unreliable values. The should be better stuff out there
Jan
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I have an iPhone, but don't use it to track my mileage. I use the Garmin 305 exclusively. Does that help?
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I have been using a Nike + for a while. I know not as great as a Garmin, but for the price its great. Picked up an iPhone this summer, but the running apps just really started to come out now and its cold here in MN. I have played with two myself. iMapMyRun and Run Keeper. I like iMapMyrun a little better because of the website.
www.lifehacker.com did a comparison a couple months ago. http://lifehacker.com/5061138/roll-your-own-nike%252B-iphone-for-free
Both apps have been updated since then. Nike and Apple are also working on an update for Nike + for the iPhone as well. Nice thing about an iPhone over a Nike+ is you can use it for biking as well so doing Tri training I can track both my running and biking. Also with a bluetooth set of sunglasses you can listen to tune cable free and take calls on the run so to speak.
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.. and using bluetooth for tunes, mapping with your GPS. You'd probably get about an hour of battery life, right?
I heard a review on iMapMyRide and he was saying that he ran into an issue with keeping the battery alive enough for a full long bike ride. (not as much of an issue for me with RUNNING because i can't hang that long, but something to consider.)
Hear the review of that on the iphone app podcast.
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Battery life - that's what its all about. My forerunner is good for 3-4 hours but I want something that I can run with and then cycle with that will last for the whole day.
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RunKeeper. Just started using it but I like it so far. Start playing one of your playlists then launch it. It records speed, time, mph, records GPS data, then uploads it all to their site at the end off your run where you can look at a Google Maps version of your route.
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I used MotionX-GPS(lite) the other day for a quick run with the dog and it worked great. A lot better than my first experience with imapmyrun. It is a bit more technical as it goes my lat/long coordinates.
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OK, I just finished a 6 mile run and decided to bring my iPhone along as I was wearing a jacket with a chest pocket. I used the Motion-X GPS lite again it it worked great-even zipped in a pocket during a snow storm.
I mapped my run before I started using Google and when i got done, the app was within .05 mile from what the computer said. I'd say it was perfectly accurate as Google only goes to one decimal place.answered about 3 years ago |Report
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I will have to try MotionX-GPS. I tried iMapMyrun on my last race and I couldn't get a GPS signal. I also had an iPod with a Nike plus. It was also -10 with a -24 wind chill. The iPod crapped out at 1.5 miles. The iphone still worked after the race and I took pictures, but no GPS. Don't know if the cold was affecting it or not. I think I really need to wait until spring to really try it.
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I use Trailguru on my iPhone 3G - Works best of the few free apps I've tried, although I've never tried the paid ones that are available. Seems to be about 90-95% accurate, while a dedicated GPS unit like a Garmin 305 is apparently only 95% accurate anyway.
But now that I'm training for a full marathon I've been considering getting a 305 just for the battery life - My last run was 26k, and I just barely made it in the door before the battery died (listening to music at the same time).
So an iPhone certainly wouldn't make it thru a marathon.
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One major pro to using the iPhone during your runs is that it gives you the ability to call someone if you run into trouble while you're out. One of my buddies rolled his ankle on a trail and was on his own for a good half hour before another person came by. That person didn't have a phone with them either but helped my friend eventually get back to where he parked. Sure, the battery issues can be a pain, but there are some good reasons to run with your iPhone if you have one.
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Neal's got a good point - running with a phone is a good safety measure. It's become much more difficult to find a pay phone these days - and most of my runs are through the city. If you run in the 'burbs or on trails, running with a phone is a really good idea.
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Jeff P., I disable push, Bluetooth and WiFi on my iPhone before I go running. I also dial down the brightness. That helps extend the battery life. There are small batteries that you can clip to the iPhone, but most of them will not fit in an armband case. For most runs, I use my Garmin watch. My iPhone is there for music and emergency calls.
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I have been using my iPhone more with imapmyrun app. They have been making some updates and imoroving there website. I like placing the maps on my blog . Thanks for the brightness tip. That is my only problem is battery life. Currently running with both iphone and Nike+.
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Chip, the current iPhones do not support music through Bluetooth headsets yet. iPhone 3.0 will have that support.
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I've been using the fitnio app - Purely due to the web interface really. Runkeeper is alright, but I found the website to be cluttered whereas fitnio's web interface is really really simple: a table of your runs with mileage, pace per mile, elevation charts, calories, and a google map of your run. I don't have any problems with it 95% of the time. The 5% of the time is when I couldn't get a GPS signal outside. I'm thinking it had to do more with my phone rather than the app (even my google app wasn't working). In those cases, I turn start the stopwatch on my clock app. I've just started running so I wanted to wait before I broke down and got a garmin. For now, the iphone is perfect - music, phone, and tracking all in one.
Fitnio:
pros: free, simple iphone app, tracks walks, runs, or rides, web interface is easy-to-use, shows pace, distance, calories burned while running, lock feature, pause feature.
cons: will not pick up GPS signal in few cases, does not keep run history on phone (available only through web) , won't keep tracking when an incoming call, text, or email comes in. It will Pause for you though - and then you just hit "resume" when you finish your call and start running again.answered almost 3 years ago |Report
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http://www.rubitrack.com/iphone.html
The rubiTrack desktop app is awesome. I've considered purchasing the iPhone just to use this program.
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Check out iRace for the iPhone. It's a nice application. The free version is out now, and I can't wait for the full version. The app has already helped me find races near me and all around the US. It helps when I travel. It's available on the App Store. You can also learn more about it www.myirace.com
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I just started using my touch for runs instead of the nano with my nike plus and it's not bad, but I hate the idea of sweating all over the touch screen! Still, with a bit of care it's doable... I don't know too many apps worth using, but it would be cool if timex could write one to connect to their HR monitor instead of through their watch only.
Same goes for the GPS 3D. I have some really good ideas for writing my own iPod/iPhone apps but haven't delved into the SDK enough to get rolling yet...
how about a runner's calculator that does miles, kilometers, pace, distance, time, all back and forth in various combinations with nice easy to find number pad buttons.. maybe with a live connection to your nike plus so you can re-calculate target pace for your run, complete with distance remaining, ETA at current pace etc.... and how about a live re-calibration so you can update the sensor reading distance to real-world markers on a race course when it goes off cal (as it sadly does too often)...
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I use Trainer (Lite). It lets you run music behind the app and the GPS works great on it.
The only drawback is if you receive a call, it stops the timer for distance and time and shuts the app off. So you lose your info. The best remedy I've found for that is to put the phone in the airplane mode so no calls/texts can come through.
Now that I've seen that there are other apps like this I might have to try them out!
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Runkeeper works well for me so far. I had it last 2:10 my last long run without music and it still had 10% battery remaining. I can also extend battery life on that app by locking my phone- it disables the display. I am pretty sure that I can use it for most of my training runs, but at my speed I don't have any confidence that it will run for the course of my marathon. I believe the runkeeper CEO ran Boston with the app this year and mapped the whole course, but I am pretty sure he ran it closer to 3 hours than the 4-5 I plan to spend on my first marathon.
I use an ipod touch armband to hold it, and that seems to do the job pretty well. I like the security of having a phone with me, and my wife likes being able to text me if it seems that I am out considerably longer than I originally plan.
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I'm starting to run, and I'm using "Get Running", which I guess I should disclose, I'm the author of. :-)
It uses the Couch to 5k plan, but provides you with voice prompts to run or walk, or warm up cool down / lets you know when you're half way through and should turn about for home, and generally encourages you about how far through a run you've got. Between runs, it helps you visualise your progress and plan the next run.
I went out this morning with it and ran for a staggering 16 minutes in total ;-) Still, I'm a beginner, and that was enough to leave me feeling brilliant and ready for a crazy job!
I think it's a pretty damn cool App! :-) You can find it on the App store, and there's plenty more info about it here:
http://splendid-things.co.uk/getrunning
Thanks!
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Kristen - I know it's been a long time since you asked this question, but I *highly* recommend Runkeeper if you haven't tried it. I tried the free version for two runs and immediately bought the Pro version - much more intuitive than Trailguru, and a very clean and simple user interface. Plus, they're constantly revising and improving based on feedback, which I really like.
Did I mention that I *highly* recommend them? :)
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I use running gypsy. Even if out of mapping range, will still recored time and distance. Battery life is the big thing though. I have the G3 and it is good for 2.25 hour max when using with ipod also. Will be getting a dedicated device soon for the battery reason.
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I use Nike+ with an iPhone 3GS. The accuracy seems to be much improved with the integrated version, and I love having all of my music available during my run rather than having to manage mixes etc.
The only con I can think of is that you have to sync it up before your results are sent to the website. Since the iPhone has net access at all times I'd expect it to just send my data to the Nike+ website as soon as I finish my workout.
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I used to use RunKeeper Pro until I got too frustrated about not taking my iPhone out into the rain for runs. So I got a Garmin Forerunner 305. But if you never run in the rain, RunKeeper is nice and like someone said they listen to feedback and have added several features since I first got it.
Jason Jacobs of RunKeeper did run Boston this year. His time was closer to 4 hours. And he ran it in an iPhone costume. can see his blog post here: http://www.runkeeper.com/blog/?p=64
I do think it is a good idea to run with a phone so I got a cheap GoPhone so that I could put my iPhone sim card into it and use the GoPhone for when I don't want to take my iPhone.
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I just started using Running Log ($.99) which I find a great paper log repacement. I don't usually run with my iPhone so I use my Garmin Forerunner instead. I like that I can see all my workouts at a glance on the Running Log calendar... icons appear for various notes. Recommended.
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I use http://www.sportypal.com , you can set goals, compare the results/tracks, tons of interesting options. And also available on android not only on iPhone.
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NOPE...let me site an incident. during a marathon, around 200 runners join the event. some with ipod and some don't including me. then a heavy downpour came while in the middle of the run! so, half of the runners went for cover 'coz their ipods will be damaged! i ended up finished one of the top 20 finishers. lesson: eletrical contraptions not good for running! and your prespiring! salt might clogged your ipod.
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I started with Motion-X then moved to RunKeeper. RunKeeper is a great app, and has only improved with the recent 2.0 release. Great for tracking runs, great website and very configurable workouts with audio cues.
The app is great but the reliability of the iPhone GPS is not so hot (short of wearing it on top of your head). After losing parts of runs or not being able to get a GPS signal at all, I now own a Garmin ForeRunner 305 and the iPhone is back to being a phone/iPod.answered about 2 years ago |Report
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Hi, I'm a developer of one of the iPhone GPS running apps called Runmeter. I put together a competitive matrix of iPhone running apps for our own product planning purposes, and also published it for marketing purposes. I tried to keep it objective and factual, but if you have any questions or updates, please let me know.
The matrix covers 35 features, and compares Runmeter, RunKeeper, iMapMyRun, and AllSport GPS.
I hope this helps you make make your decision. If you have any questions, please write to us at support -at- abvio.com and we'll get right back to you.
Steve Kusmer
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I forgot my Garmin 205 once and had downloaded RunKeeper for the iphone and never used it. I launched it and went for a run and it worked very well. I wouldnt generally recommend it for long runs because of the battery drain but it works in a pinch or for shorter runs.
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Nike+ I rate it very high because I would skip days without it.
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Yes, i use www.sportypal.com, it has really nice community for sharing the workouts, it's free and is pro. There are tons of options like setting goals, mapping live, comparing tracks...
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RunCalc is a nice time/distance/pace calculator. It has easy to use wheels for changing each values, updating the calculation as you move them. The only thing it doesn't have that I would find extra useful is a time accumulator. That is, it would be nice if I could enter a set of times (splits) and have them summed up for me. Otherwise, a great app!
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Until you're ready to drop the money on a Garmin (or other) try the NB Fit app. It's free. It is essentially the same app as iMapMyRun (you even use the same iMapMyRun account that you set up online for free, but there are added features. I echo what Bill S said about disabling other features to prolong battery life.
Have fun.
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RunKeeper works great. I've been using it for about a year and really like it. Your music, phone for emergencies, and run gps all in one. If you want to spend a few dollars, I really like the paid version for the voice cues; you don't have to look at your phone to know what your pace is or when to turn around when planning to run a certain distance. Whatever you decide; enjoy your runs!
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I bring my iPhone and a Garmin 305. With the iPhone I listen to music and podcasts. Podcasts like BBC, CNN, 60 minutes, CNET's Buzz Out Loud (Technology) are all available for free. I use the RSS Player to listen to podcasts. Cost is $0.99. While I'm running I send pictures to Twitter and Facebook using Pingle. Cost is $1.99. You can also send messages for free using dailymile.com (they have a mobile site). I use a Garmin 305 to monitor speed, distance and location. My events are Marathon and beyond. The iPhone just won't last long enough. There's a nice weatherproof armband for your iPhone. Here's an example. $5 including shipping. http://su.pr/6XvHkp
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I'm using iSportsTracker which I hope will be integrated with dailymile one day since I'm author of it. Hey Ben, Kelly, do you hear me? =)
Any way here is the list of what iSportsTracker can do:
- gather training data like GPS track, distance, speed / pace and so on;
- display speed - time & altitude - time graphs;
- display track on a map;
- take photos;
- you can set up training goals ("I'd like to run 10k", "My speed should be between 10 km/h & 15 km/h", "I'd like to burn 1k calories today", etc.) and iSportsTracker will track your progress in achieving it;
- RunSaturday, EveryTrail, MapMyTracks, Twitter sync;
- and many more! See http://isportstracker.com for more details.answered almost 2 years ago |Report
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For a free App New Balance Total Fit is pretty good. Uses the GPS to track your runs similar to a Garmin.
The one thing I dislike is having to unlock the app with the touch screen whenever you need to pause your workout.
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I used to use mapmyride but in time I had to get a GPS watch...
Also, just a little note, curious if anyone else had the problem... I've killed 4 iPhones in less than a year and it took me a while to link it to the running...
Basically I would sweat into the mike part of the headphones and it would then short circuit the phone and make the iPod player go nuts... It also killed the headphones...
Now that the problem has been resolved I have been placed on a "watch list" at my apple store where if I come in with the same problem again, I don't get a new Iphone :)
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@isabelle, my ipod app has started acting funny lately too. I never thought it could be related to using the headphones while working out. What were your iphone's symptoms?
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I use the Runkeeper Pro app and I love it. They've come a long way with it since it came out. They folks at RK are really good about listening to what the customers want and adding it if they can. Ways to increase the battery life with it are to turn off wifi, bluetooth, and push. Once you start your run hit the power button on the top to turn off the screen and get going. I can stretch it out to 3.5 hours or so. I used my friends case that has an extra battery in it and got it to go for almost 5. Best 10 bux I've spent towards running.
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This isn't a completely unbiased answer because I'm the developer and user of an iPhone fitness app called Fit Phone. My app was one of the first workout logs in the app store a couple years ago. We continue to update it and our most recent release added in GPS tracking for any cardio exercise you want. It's much different than almost all of the other tracking apps out there because it is a workout log. It's not just a run tracker. You can log weight training as well as cardio and also keep track of personal body stats like weight, heart rate, body measurements, body fat, and metabolic rate.
So you go into Fit Phone, create a workout and add a cardio exercise to that workout. Then select the exercise to enter results and instead of entering things manually you can start the GPS tracking.
Fit Phone will track your time, distance, pace, and route. It will announce your time and distance at whatever distance interval you want (whole miles/kilometers only for now). When you're done you can view your route and play back the route directly on your iPhone.
You can get much more info here: http://www.bedaronco.com/fitPhone.html
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Another vote here for Sportypal. The guys are awesome, developing on 5 platforms at the same time and all that for free!!! It's a great app and i think it's time is yet to come. From what i've read in the forums, they are working on a pro app that will be something yet unseen and completely different from the other apps. Can't wait to put my hands on it!
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I've recently downloaded the strands.com - ran it with it @ Eugene Half Marathon. Really easy to use - battery will last about 2:30 hours. The coolest feature is the real-time athlete tracking and route replay. Strands.com/iphone
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I use the Nike + thingmingy, although I got to warn you that it can sometimes give you a 10% farther distance than you really went. So be sure to calibrate it if you get it. :) The new iPhone 4 has nike plus software already in there, you just got to get the sensor. I thought that was neat when I got my new iPhone 4!
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I use Runmeter and I am really happy with it. It tracks all kinds of information, makes cool stats, stores routes, compares different performances you made and can export and email all your workouts. I have made runs of more than 2 hours and the battery lasted enough.
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I used Run Keeper and had good results WHEN I got reception. Remember Iphones use ATT. I run Lake Hollywood which is 4.5. At 3.8 miles it loses reception then at finish it reads 5.62. When you get reception its good but many times has been off on distance especially during canyon runs
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Like other posters, I've tried a few iPhone apps, including RunKeeper, Run Coach, Nike+ and MapMyRun. However, I find that Runmeter fits me the best. I wrote a blog entry on my reasonings:
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When I bring my iPhone on my run, usually places where I'm not as familiar with the routes or am just unsure how long my run will be, I use the iMapMyRun (the free version). I like it and I've used it for up 13 miles and it didn't drain my battery.
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1SportsMan is very cheap and simple.
You can monitor your speed,time and google map, during running.
Nice and simple GUI, long battery life.
90% accurate
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BEST GPS APP: runmeter
Hands down the best running/cycling app you can find on the iphone. It is $4.99 but WELL worth it. It is the most stable app you can find, rarely ever crashes. Way better/cheaper than runkeeper pro. I highly recommend it. Read the reviews, everyone is very happy with it. You are able to choose your activity (running, walking, hiking, cycling, etc...) and it keeps your entire log stored on the iphone. Great great app, can't recommend it enough.
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Runkeeper! I've been using it for months now on my iPhone 4, have compared with my running partner's Garmin and they come out VERY close, even on runs longer than 8 miles. I paid for it ($10) so I could have the voice cues that tell you distance, pace, etc. I used it on a trail run, had no cell reception, but because it uses the GPS in the phone it kept on going with no hickups. Just get a comfortable armband (I've got a Belkin and don't even notice that it's on), Runkeeper and you're good to go. Enjoy!
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I am always surprised that people think that running with an iPhone is a big deal. I put mine in a ziplock bag so it will not get wet and I can still use the phone when it is in the bag. Sure it may weigh a couple of ounces - but what does not kill you only makes you stronger...
Personally I like the LogYourRun iPhone application. Easy to use and has really good features. It uses background location so the battery life is excellent.
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Another RunKeeper fan here. I use the free version on my iPhone 4 for those times when I need GPS and to have a phone with me. The RunKeeper site is very good, the GPS on the iPhone 4 is excellent, and the mapping is very useful. For when I don't want to lug a phone along or don't need the GPS I love my Garmin FR60 with footpod and the tiny Sansa Clip+ for music.
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I tested the new Nike+GPS app that runs directly on the iPhone without the foot pod. During my test, I carried it as well as the traditional foot pond/Nike+ band system that I have been using. It works seamlessly. My distance was right on and unlike the standard Nike+ system, it was really cool to see the map (which btw did NOT follow roads). Unfortunately, I cannot bring myself to run with the iPhone again - it is so large and bulky and was bouncing annoyingly in my pocket the whole time. It doesn't fit in my preferred running shorts either, which only have a small key/mp3 pocket (ironically, Nike shorts) too small for iPhone.
I am curious if you can download the map to other programs from any of the apps...? I believe (not sure) this is not possible with Nike+gps app, which is a downside.
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You guys should try out Jog Log - http://bit.ly/joglog
We have interval timers, voice cues, ghost running, ANT+ heart rate integration, and also DailyMile integration (which is down at the moment, but will be up when Apple approves our update in a few days). Give it a try!
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I use my Garmin 405 and the only running app I use is the C25K when my 7 year old runs with me as I use it for her training runs
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I have been using mapmyride app for iPhone 4. Works well but for some reason it puts two posts on facebook for each workout and some annoying x like there is a pic that the computer doesn't recognize.
Is there an app that will automatically upload swim, bike and run stats to dailymile and facebook from your phone?
Does the new Nike+GPS record swim and biking stats as well as run?
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I love running with the LogYourRun iphone app. Very nice user interface, very stable, easy to setup and it will automatically tweet as I run. Also has music controls - Yay!
Todd - the LogYourRun app has all types of activities - running, walking, biking etc!
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I use three different apps while I run: Nike+GPS, C25K and Walkmeter.
WALKMETER
I had this app for a long time and like it a lot. It shows you your time, distance, remaining distance (if you did the route before and choose it at the beginning of the run), calories, average mi/km and pace mi/km. I use it to go cycling as well.If you run with it and you flip the iPhone to the left it will show you the map and if you flip it to the right it will show you your pace and the elevation.
When you look at the calendar it will show you the days you did something, if you were better/worse than before.
You can answer the phone/texts, use other apps when you have a multitasking iPhone.
LINK: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id330594424?mt=8C25K
I started running with the C25K program. It tells me when to walk/run with a ding-ding-ding sound. Loud enough to be heard even if a car is driving next to me. You can add music to the app and you will see the history of your runs. You can let the app tell you when your last run coming up and you can connect it to Facebook or Twitter. Never used that function.You can add different information in the history - how was the run (smilies), surface, weather and you can add some notes.
LINK: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/c25k-couch-to-5k/id301233668?mt=8
NIKE+GPS
The Nike+GPS is a lot cheaper than the actual Nike transmitter for the shoes and I heard about it the first time in a Nike store. When you finished your run it syncs automatically to the Nike+ website (of course you need to be logged in). I like that. You can add different information - how was the run (smilies), surface, weather and you can add some notes.If you look at the map you see your distance (mile/km markers are incl) and you can see your pace during the run. The pace is shown in green (fast) and red (slow). It shows you your avg pace, time and calories as well. You can share your run via Facebook and Twitter.
A bit annoying is that at the end of the runs one of the Nike athletes says something motivating to you. The idea is great but sometimes it's a bit annoying. Have not found out how to turn that off.
In the history you not just see your runs but you can see the records as well. Your farthest run, the longest run, the fastest 1K and the fastest 1 mile. Something I did not like is that you can not add a run afterwards. Once the app did not work (don't know why) and there is not way to add that run... :-(
You can add music and listen to it. They have a Powersong function - put in your favorite song that make you run and you can listen to this song by just pressing a button.
LINK: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nike-gps/id387771637?mt=8
I use my iPhone with the Griffin Adidas armband and I am very happy with that. The use of all these GPS app drains the battery of the iPhone and that is a big minus. I run up to 40 min and sometimes my battery is 40% less than before. Of course I also listen to music while running - but use the C25K or the Nike app for that...
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Just a reminder that Jog Log is the only app that currently supports updating directly to DailyMile.
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Imapmyrun is a good one, however, I would invest in a Garmin. It seems to be the most reliable and accurate. I bought one a year ago and I can't believe I did not buy sooner.
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I started out with Nike+iPod, but found that it sometimes lost my workouts. I've tried iMapMyRun and RunKeeper and they were fine, but the GPS was not that accurate on trail runs where I do most of my running. I've settled on the Nike+GPS. I can track with GPS on the road and pedometer in the trees and it all still links to the Nike+ website where I track all of my miles. Nike+also syncs with dailymile.com so it's the best of both worlds.
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Hi Kristen,
The LogYourRun iPhone app now supports uploading activity data straight to Dailymile. The app uses both the GPS and the accelerometer/pedometer of the iPhone to measure your distance and time. Hope you like it.
Tim
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I use nike gps and runmeter. I like that runmeter allows me to differentiate a walk vs. run. I also use the garmin forerunner so that I can look at my pace while running.
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I do not run with my iPhone but I do use apps to calculate my pace and log my runs. The dailymile app is very useful for me as it is the only site I use to log my runs.
http://www.fitness21.co.uk/kit-reviews/top-5-iphone-apps-for-runners/Correction: There isnt a dailymile app :-/ I added a shortcut icon to my screen ages and ago and had convinced myself the dailymile mobile site was an app. It still does the job :)
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-iRun (for logging workouts with stats)
-run pacecalc
-bleeb test (awesome to test endurance and progress)
-bleeb test treadmill (same as previous but for TM is even better)
-bleebtest pro
-Yoyo test
-WalkJogRun (to look up routes, great while on holiday)Bleeb test for the treadmill is great
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To help out in choosing which iPhone app to get I created a chart overview of the different features available in the current top 7 GPS running apps for the iPhone in the app store:
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There are tons out there! All have positives and negatives...I have been using RunKeeper Pro for over a year now and LOVE it. The RunKeeper team updates it quite often. Wish it allowed straight upload to dailymile, but it does not. The Pro version is usually $9.99 but is free until the end of Jan. GO GET IT! http://www.runkeeper.com (No - this is not a paid advertisement! hahaha )
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Have you tried Kinetic (http://wearemothership.com/kinetic/)? I'm using it for cycling though it's built for anything, I think. I was using RunKeeper before though I found the GPS was pretty bad.
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I have used miCoach (free) in the past and liked it because helped me keep on pace without having to look at my Garmin all the time. I got about 4 hours of battery life when using it from a full charge and having the voice commands and music on.
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I've tried many apps, and nowadays I'm using RumMeter. It is boringly reliable and stable (which is what I want in a running app). In particular the GPS side has proven to be pretty darn good (other apps have seemed occassionally flakely). There is nothing as annoying as having a run 'die' on the app (i.e, to loose the GPS data).
So, I'm voting for RunMeter.
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I'm using RunKeeper, because the full version is free for now. When I lived in NY, the GPS was inaccurate unless I only stuck to the streets. Here, where there is much less interference, I find that my off-road runs are tracked way more accurately. The average pace is fairly accurate, "current pace" has had me laughing on occasion when I'm running a 6-minute mile while standing at a crosswalk. Overall though by the end of the run it's worked itself out.
I can't blame the app, though, since it really is the iPhone's GPS that is fouling up.
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My friend and I are developing an iPhone app that detects your running tempo and plays music to your rhythm.
I can send you a free beta, if you'd like to give it a try (it's only coming to the App Store early 2011.)
Tom - developer of run tunes
tom@runtunesapp.com
http://www.runtunesapp.comanswered about 1 year ago |Report
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runtastic - the best app for runners and cyclists. Available in 5 languages and supports heart rate.
App is rated with 4.5 out of 5 stars!
Checke out now runtastic for:
- iPhone
- Android
- BlackBerryanswered about 1 year ago |Report
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I also use runtastic (Android here), an excellent piece of software and great portal for session analyses.
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Hey there,
I'm also using runtastic. Works best for me... in my opinion it will beat all the others after a certain period of time. team runtastic is the best :-)!answered about 1 year ago |Report
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Hi Kristen,
I have used iMapMyRun, which is a free running/GPS app. I would rate it 3 out of 5 stars. The downside is that you have to keep it running in order to get an accurate distance otherwise it uses a birds-eye-view distance from the time it shuts off the GPS until the time you manually turn it back on again. Sometimes it keeps running my entire run, other times it turns itself off every few minutes...very annoying! I just received a 305 Garmin for my birthday and couldn't be happier! It is totally worth the money if you are training for a specific race or trying to improve your running. Good luck!Take Care,
Kendallanswered about 1 year ago |Report
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I'm a cyclst, not a runner, but my iPhone came with a Nike app that works in conjunction with a remote that fits in your shoe...I use Cyclemeter which has a setting for running and walking in addition to cycling.
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I use runtastic and it is my favourite app! I really love the great features and GPS funcions well :-)
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Hi, I used SportyPal on my Android phone which did well, but sometimes lost gps.
With my iPhone 3GS I now use Runmeter - it seems more reliable than SportyPal and offers announcements on speech, distance, pace, ... every xkm or after a certain period of time. The iPod ist stopped for that announcement. The upload of the track works fine, too - I`m happy with it.answered about 1 year ago |Report
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I've tried many apps, but I like Runmeter the best. It has as many (if not all) features of any of the other apps, but (and for me this is a big but) it is more reliable and stable. That's really important to me.
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Just got the iphone recently. I'm using Runmeter and bought a waterproof amphibix fit armband. Runmeter is completely customizable and the armband will keep the phone dry on rainy runs.
So far the only complaint is that a recent runmeter update changed some of my settings, so that after someone called me on my run today, my run tracking stopped and my music stopped. I did eventually figure out the problem but only after I got home (of course).
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mapmyfitness, best one out there. www.myracesticker.com
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I use the I-phine GPS. I have friends who wear a Garmin, carry a phone and a camera (this is very long runs now) and maybe an i-pod. My I-phone has all that.
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I love my runmeter...and now it syncs with dailymile. Great app and I usually run with my phone. I love it. GPS isn't always on track, but close enough.
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I tried many running apps, but stick to Endomondo. Besides running, it can track many differents sports, even sports like golfing and kite surfing. It also logs your heart rate if you connect a bluetooth heartrate monitor. It also tracks your movements: your friends or coach can follow you on the computer as you go. It lets me listen to my favourite music while running, and every mile or kilometer it interrupts the music to tell me how I'm doing e.g.: "Ran 6 kilometers in 28 minutes 7 seconds. Last kilometer run in 5 minutes 23 seconds." And when I come home, my workout is already there on the computer, showing every little detail of the track, such as elevation etc.
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iSmoothRun v1.2 just got released. We believe we have the most advanced running App in the App store.
some of the features are:
- works both outdoors and indoors. Automatically.
- tracks position, pace, distance, time, heart rate, calories, altitude, and running cadence.
- supports heart rate belts and footpods.
- best auto pause implementation, based on movement.
- best workout and interval editor. Pace coaching and Heart rate zone coaching. As one of our users said: "No thinking, no counting, just running".
- audio cues.
- heart rate zones support.
- metronome for cadence training.
- shoe odometer.
- daily mile connectivity.
and many many more... check http://www.ismoothrun.comthe iSmoothRun developers
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I use runmeter on my iPhone, it logs with gps syncs with daily mile, twitter & Facebook. It also sends my partner an email with a link to a map that updates every 5 mins so they know where I am, so if anything happens they know where I am. Also they know when to get the kettle on! It means I am only carrying one device for logging my runs/walks/cycles and I have my phone for emergencies. Hoping they will add ANT+ support soon! At the moment thats the only negative I can give about the app
The voice support is a bit weird at first, but you get used to it, and having supportive messages as I reach the wall helps me get past it.
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Runmeter is the best app for me and I've tried others. It keeps a record of all my activities on the phone and I can tell at a glance which days were my best down to worst. Amazing app. The 4.99 was worth the price.
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iSmoothRun. I have been using it for a few weeks now. It is a new app in the app store. It has the most advanced and powerful features of any other app that I have used in the past.
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I use runkeeper but there are a lot of people who already talked about that. I'll address tho question of using your iPhone in general. I fried my first phone with sweat using a cheap arm band. Luckily Apple replaced it under warranty. Now I use an "Armpocket" and it is awesome. I first saw it at a race expo but bought mine at Best Buy. I also fried my first pair of Bluetooth headphones (Rocketfish over the ear) with sweat (I'm a sweaty dude). My second set just crapped out after 1.5 runs (Rocketfish ear bud). I might just be hardwired from now on. Love the cues from runkeeper.
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So far I've tried Nike+ GPS and Runmeter.
Nike+ GPS
Pros - Cool interface, nice voice feedback ("you've just beat your personal best" etc), in app music control, website is good (most just pleasing to look at, set personal goals and have fun watching your pace being mapped out on map in different colours)
Cons - Terrible GPS accuracy, not very customisableRunmeter
Pros - Good GPS accuracy, highly customisable, graphs, syncing with DailyMile
Cons - Can't play music from within app (have to go into iphone music, pick playlist, then go into Runmeter app), there is a slight lag on routes following when you drag maps, interface not as pretty as Nike+, no websiteOverall Runmeter is better, and could be god with a few minor tweaks. Both are cheap so suggest you try and see which one you get on better with (I hear Runkeeper is a competitor, but haven't tried)
You can also look at this, which produced by Runmeter is obviously biased, but still helpful: http://www.abvio.com/running-guide/
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Here's a quick review of four different iPhone running apps. Might help you with your question.
http://online-running-gear.com/blog/running-gear-3/iphone-apps-for-running/
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I don't use them- when I have tried it I find it hugely unreliable.
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The 1st few we tested were crappy. You basically need to do some research and just shell out for the 2-5$ ones instead of a freebie. Jog log has worked well for me, and has more bells and whistles then I will ever use. Most important, it is accurate, and it brought me here to DM as it synchs well.
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iSmoothRun.
It works very well with Ant+/Garmin HR belt/shoe pod.By far the best (for now) ;-)
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There is new cool app: Cyclist PRO.
It supports pedometer and cyclemeter modes - so you can use it for any activity.
http://bit.ly/okoCIManswered 4 months ago |Report
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I use Nike+ for iPod (the one with the foot sensor). I'm always questioning its accuracy, but for right now it's close enough.
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Hi Kristen!
I use NikeGPS+ Sportwatch in combination with Nike+ GPS App
From Running Data Analisys and Training Plans I use an app that I programmed by myself that name is "YES WE RUN"You can download it from App Store:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/yes-we-run/id477090564?l=it&ls=1&mt=8Best Regards,
Andrea B. (Italy)answered 2 months ago |edited 2 months ago |Report
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I like the following iPhone apps:
- RunKeeper (gps for runs)
- Running Log (have been using this for some time to log all my runs)
- Every 26.2 (list all US marathons - was using Run IT! 2010, but I don't think they have kept it up to date)
- PaceCalc (to calculate pace - I have also used iRunFastPace and Split Times for this)
- 26point2 (used this so my wife could track me on a few marathons)
- Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon (used this so others could track me when I ran)In addition, I have played with the following iPhone apps: iMapMyRUN, RunMateGPS, Run Training, Higdom Marathon Training, and Rnners World Smart Coach...
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I know this thread is a little old, but as others seem to still be commenting, I will too. I used the old Nike+ with the foot pad, RunKeeper, MapMyRun and RunMeter. All have their advantages and disadvantages. At the end of the day I found RunMeter to me most to my liking and it also has good integration with DailyMile, without having to import like with Nike+ (push to DM is automatic). For all of these you are subject to the inaccuracies of the iPhone GPS, but I find that I am happy with the accuracy if I turn off Wifi before I run. I guess it can even be better if you turn off cell data. When there is poor GPS reception, the iPhone will shift to using wifi and tower locations for a more approximate fix which will mess up run tracking. Each iPhone app handles error correction differently. Of course I say this when all the leaves are off the trees and I can get better GPS reception. With all the trees around here, GPS can have issues whether on an iPhone 4 or a Forerunner which I used before. Come Spring, when the leaves are back on the trees, I may go back to using Nike+ and the foot pod. If you use the foot pod I would recommend calibrating. Recalibrate if your average pace changes over time.
I always bring my phone with me when I am on long runs, and I like to listen to music while I run, so for one unit to do both of these and do my run tracking as well is nice.
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I use my Garmin forerunner. I always run with my phone just in case I don't make it home or injury so somebody can pick me up. Thank God I didn't have to use it yet
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RunKeeper - It's free and it's great. Interfaces with your music great.
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I run with my iPhone, ive used Nike+ and Runkeeper. I've returned to Nike+ because they finally did some updates that improved GPS and they have a better community and GUI on the website.
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