iphone apps for tracking running

emma7437

I have just started running outside on weekends, rather than on my treadmill all the time. But I am curious to track how far I run. I can measure using the car if I am going on roads but I would like to go elsewhere as well, like around the lake.

What great apps have people used for this? I have a HRM so do not need this as part of the app. Maybe something that I can monitor how far I have run altogether, but this is just curiosity, rather than necessary. I have an iphone 3 so do not have the GPS on it like more recent iphones apparently have.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

melaniecheeks

I love iMapmyrun - but not sure if it works on the iphone 3

MissTomGettingThin

I use Strava for cycling. Has a running setting too :O)

yabba45

endomono...great app

DangerMouse7

Hi Emma,

I use Nike+gps on my iPhone 4. It's going to be hard to map a run without a gps sensor in the iPhone 3. But can be done as follows;

One benifit of the Nike+ app is the website which you can plan the route on a map and it calculates the distance. The app then can calibrate like a pedometer to the route. It syncs with the website. So you can track what you were after in your post.
It's a low cost and efficient app that includes music control and prompts during your run from known athletes. Great for motivation.
Definitely worth a try to see if you like it.

MelissaGraham7

When I had the iPhone 3 (with no GPS), I just ran and then came home and put the route on Map My Run (mapmyrun.com) and that showed my distance and I made note of my time. It is a simple free way of tracking yourself. The apps aren't very accurate that work without GPS and pedometers are very tough to get set to your stride accurately. Map My Run is really awesome. You simply map out where you are going or where you just went.

Loralex

Hi, I have found a great app called "RunKeeper" for my iphone. Its has a GPS tracking device, so it tracks your distance and plots your route on the map. It calculates calories burned and works out your average speed per km, it also gives you a breakdown of your average speed per km, AND it gives you an average speed per minute. IT'S EXCELLENT!! I And its a FREE App.

memobe

I also use runkeeper. Its a great app, and free! I have been using it for a year and a half, and have all of my runs on there. LOVE IT!

trimom10

Hi Emma,

I use Nike+gps on my iPhone 4. It's going to be hard to map a run without a gps sensor in the iPhone 3. But can be done as follows;

One benifit of the Nike+ app is the website which you can plan the route on a map and it calculates the distance. The app then can calibrate like a pedometer to the route. It syncs with the website. So you can track what you were after in your post.
It's a low cost and efficient app that includes music control and prompts during your run from known athletes. Great for motivation.
Definitely worth a try to see if you like it.

My vote is for the Nike+GPS on my iPhone 4 too. I use it on training runs outside and I've used it on two of my last races, where I've gotten PRs. When I'm running and it let's me know my pace, I find out I'm doing great and then push myself even harder!

Sox90716

I use Strava for cycling. Has a running setting too :O)

Strava is an awesome app!

Superchikanthem

I like use digifit (But that is because it is also my HRM) But you can also go to sparkpeople they have a place where you can map your route so you can see how far you ran or want to go before you do go.
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_maps_home.asp?dteDateShowing=5/5/2012

Fit_Canuck

Can't live without RunKeeper and my Street Team that I've built up in it, we push each other to better our times.

knk1553

I use the mapmyrun app but I have a 3S (guessing you have the model thats 1 older than mine, because mine has GPS) I don't think it works without a GPS though, but I know you can input your route into it after you finish your run! I have noticed it seems to be a little off though (I run a trail that says its 3 miles but on the tracker it only gives me about 2.8 miles). I've heard great things about the Nike+ app but I'm not a huge fan of Nikes as far as running shoes personally and I don't want to drop the money on the sensor to wear otherwise

renwicker

NIke+GPS is the bomb, but since you dont have GPS I would still recommend Nike+. I've used it a few times and it still works well. Plus I'm pretty sure its free. Also if you are looking for something more fun, "Zombies, RUN!" is soooooo great. It tracks your run, but is also an interactive game at the same time. Not sure if its compatible with iPhone3 tho. Time to upgrade!

pbl1966

Hi, I have found a great app called "RunKeeper" for my iphone. Its has a GPS tracking device, so it tracks your distance and plots your route on the map. It calculates calories burned and works out your average speed per km, it also gives you a breakdown of your average speed per km, AND it gives you an average speed per minute. IT'S EXCELLENT!! I And its a FREE App.

I also love my runkeeper app!

LilRedRooster

Runkeeper and Endomondo are two apps I've used in the past that track runs pretty well with GPS. They're pretty accurate, and easy to see in the computer. I still use Endomondo to track my statistics with overall mileage, speed, and courses, because it's a nice layout that's easy to read.

You can also use either of those to put in your map manually if you don't have your phone out to track it when you're running, and it plots the maps using Google. I am so glad for things like that, because I remember being in high school and having to literally re-drive my routes in my car, every time, to see how far I ran.

AmyRhubarb

I use Runkeeper as well. I like that I can map out a route ahead of time online and know where I need to go if I'm trying to reach a certain distance. I also have MFP friends as part of my 'street team' as well as friends in other states - fun to have more people to encourage me along the way.