Running apps for Droid

Goldenwoof
Goldenwoof Posts: 535 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hiya,

I'm looking for a free running app for my Droid. I'd like one that gives audible alerts for distance run. For example, if I wanna run a 5K (3.1 miles), I'd like it to give me an audible alert at 1.55 miles so I know it's time to turn around and go back to where I started.

I believe the Couch-to-5K app does that, but it's a paid app, and I'd prefer a free one. I'll pay for an app if it's just that good, but would prefer to try the free route first.

Suggestions, anyone?

Thanks!

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  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/21/nike-running-comes-to-android/

    I'm a big fan of Nike+running for iphone. I tried 3 different ones and the GPS wasn't reliable. This one has been. The web interface is great too. It may not be free but it's more reliable than the others.
  • CRody44
    CRody44 Posts: 737 Member
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  • Chrissymmartin
    Chrissymmartin Posts: 22 Member
    I downloaded couch to 5k on my droid and it was free. They have one sponsored by breast cancer research foundation. it's called c25k free... I also use map my run when I run outside to see the route... It's also free for the droid. There is settings to give you voice feedback, but I've never used it so I'm not sure how well it works. I just look at the screen every once in a while, and it tells you your speed, pace, average pace for the whole run, and mileage, plus maps out the route you followed using GPS on your phone. I love it!!

    Happy running!!
  • brandimacleod
    brandimacleod Posts: 368 Member
    I have3 heard of map my run. I havent used it yet because I cant run again until I recover from surgery, but check it out. It was free!
  • Goldenwoof
    Goldenwoof Posts: 535 Member
    MapMyRun will give you alerts for every mile, if you choose, but only whole miles. I'm looking for something that will let me choose something like 1.55 miles (half of a 5K run) for the alert so I know when to turn and head back. MapMyRun won't do that.
  • pjcapps
    pjcapps Posts: 63 Member
    Map my run is great it give distance and time cues. Also lets you know your pace. There are options that can change what cue and how often you hear them. Good luck with finding the right one for you.
  • pjcapps
    pjcapps Posts: 63 Member
    Sorry run keeper not map my run
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    MapMyRun will give you alerts for every mile, if you choose, but only whole miles. I'm looking for something that will let me choose something like 1.55 miles (half of a 5K run) for the alert so I know when to turn and head back. MapMyRun won't do that.

    Nike+running let's you choose between .25,.5, 1 or 2 miles, or 1 min, 5 min, 10 min, 15 min. And does let you choose between announcing time, pace, and distance, or any combo.

    ps: It's now FREE on iphone, so perhaps it is for Android too.
  • danimal5867
    danimal5867 Posts: 390
    I have used mapmyrun, runkeeper, and now endomondo. Mapmyrun will give voice prompts based upon time or distance but it won't do fractional mileage. I'd been using it to do run/walk intervals based on time. I've moved on to endomondo because it is the highest rated app of it's kind for the droid. Just one run with it and I'm already a believer enough to pay for the premium version.
  • Goldenwoof
    Goldenwoof Posts: 535 Member
    http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/21/nike-running-comes-to-android/

    I'm a big fan of Nike+running for iphone. I tried 3 different ones and the GPS wasn't reliable. This one has been. The web interface is great too. It may not be free but it's more reliable than the others.

    Installed this. It doesn't do what I asked. You can selected a pre-set distance, but you can't enter whatever you want.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/21/nike-running-comes-to-android/

    I'm a big fan of Nike+running for iphone. I tried 3 different ones and the GPS wasn't reliable. This one has been. The web interface is great too. It may not be free but it's more reliable than the others.

    Installed this. It doesn't do what I asked. You can selected a pre-set distance, but you can't enter whatever you want.
    That's too bad. You sure can on the iphone (see my other post).
  • Healthy_4_Life2
    Healthy_4_Life2 Posts: 595 Member
    I have the one by RunDouble. It's free and I keeps running in the background so if you get a call during usage, it doesn't shut off like some of the others.

    It also works with your own music playlist.
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    Why not just use MapMyRun or WalkJogRun.net to plan your route and figure out where the turnaround is going to be in advance? Or, if you use an app like Endomondo (I have WP7, not a droid so I can't say this is 100% true) and you set a target/goal of 5K, it will announce the halfway point. OR, for any of the ones that announce per mile/km, after it announces 2km, it will be approximately 1 song to 2.5km at my pace. Just a few ideas.
  • AwesomePossum82
    AwesomePossum82 Posts: 93
    I LOVE runkeeper
  • Goldenwoof
    Goldenwoof Posts: 535 Member
    Why not just use MapMyRun or WalkJogRun.net to plan your route and figure out where the turnaround is going to be in advance?

    Because I don't always known where that turnaround point will be. If I run somewhere I've run before, I'll know that, but for my first time out in a new spot, I'd like the app to tell me when I get to that halfway point.
    Or, if you use an app like Endomondo (I have WP7, not a droid so I can't say this is 100% true) and you set a target/goal of 5K, it will announce the halfway point.

    That'd be ideal. I'll give Endomondo a shot.

    Thanks very much! :)
  • helen0616
    helen0616 Posts: 97
    I used RunDouble for the first time today and really liked it. You can set it to distance or time.
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    Both runkeeper and google tracks will let you customize the distance and time alert interval settings. Strava will let you race against other people on certain sections of your run.
  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,605 Member
    I have used mapmyrun, runkeeper, and now endomondo. Mapmyrun will give voice prompts based upon time or distance but it won't do fractional mileage. I'd been using it to do run/walk intervals based on time. I've moved on to endomondo because it is the highest rated app of it's kind for the droid. Just one run with it and I'm already a believer enough to pay for the premium version.

    I'd have a go with all three. Each has advantages and disadvantages - depends what you're after.
  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    I just looked at Endomondo Settings and I don't think it lets you choose.. but I know runkeeper did.

    My issue with runkeeper is it was hard to get a GPS lock.. but with Endomondo it's a lot easier.

    Edited to add: you need to go to the basic workout settings and it will say choose a distance goal.
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    I just looked at Endomondo Settings and I don't think it lets you choose.. but I know runkeeper did.

    My issue with runkeeper is it was hard to get a GPS lock.. but with Endomondo it's a lot easier.

    Edited to add: you need to go to the basic workout settings and it will say choose a distance goal.

    In Endomondo (the WP7 version) In the bottom left-hand corner, I click where you choose the sport- Running-Basicis the default for mine, and tab over to the "goal" tab, click "Set a target" and choose your mileage target. I suppose to get it to a 5K you would have to change the default unit to km. I realize that the setup might be different for the different platforms but I would think the functionality would be the same- there must be some way to do it! :)
  • helen0616
    helen0616 Posts: 97
    MapMyRun will give you alerts for every mile, if you choose, but only whole miles. I'm looking for something that will let me choose something like 1.55 miles (half of a 5K run) for the alert so I know when to turn and head back. MapMyRun won't do that.

    Specifically, rundouble does this. The little voice says "you're halfway through!" I was like, "HALLELUJAH!" when I heard it. LOL!

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rundouble.companion&hl=en
  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
    I like Cardiotrainer. And "Zombies, Run!" made me run faster than ever before!
  • skinnylittlekenzie
    skinnylittlekenzie Posts: 3
    I use runkeeeper
  • JenRLo
    JenRLo Posts: 95 Member
    I was just looking for the same thing! I'm looking to improve my speed and thought I would start over with the program, focusing on speed this time.

    I looked up C25K by RunDouble and it says that it will tell you when you're halfway. It's free for two weeks then $1.60 for the app. I'll probably give it a shot. There are a lot of positive reviews.

    I have Map My Walk and it's okay. I don't like that it doesn't always record the walk (loses GPS) and doesn't alert you. I use that app for my walks at lunch in the city.
  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    Runkeeper will let you set up custom workouts. so you can have it give you prompts for fast slow etc based on time, distance.
    It also will let you have status messages based on time or distance.
  • Goldenwoof
    Goldenwoof Posts: 535 Member
    I looked up C25K by RunDouble and it says that it will tell you when you're halfway. It's free for two weeks then $1.60 for the app. I'll probably give it a shot. There are a lot of positive reviews.

    Yeah, this will probably be the winner. And for only $1.60, I'll go for the full version to make sure I get all the features.

    I see that RunDouble has a five-minute warm-up before the run begins. I'd like to disable that, if possible.

    Thanks to everyone for their input!

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