How do you measure your mile?

FFwannabe
FFwannabe Posts: 10
in Fitness and Exercise
This is my dumb question of the day, tomorrows coming soon.

When running outside how do you measure your mile
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  • kevinsherrell
    kevinsherrell Posts: 21
    I use a app for my iphone called Strava - it GPS tracks my distance. You can also, map your distance using web sites like mapmyrun.com
  • BeccaAnderton
    BeccaAnderton Posts: 80
    If I'm interpreting the question right, I use the Nike+ app on my iPod. It tracks your distance throughout your run and keeps you updated with how far you have left to run. It's pretty handy :)
  • TrinaJ11
    TrinaJ11 Posts: 159 Member
    map my run app for my phone.
  • Substances
    Substances Posts: 120 Member
    I use the Nike+ App on my iPhone.
  • spammyanna
    spammyanna Posts: 871 Member
    I use the Runkeeper app on my iPhone.
  • hiker359
    hiker359 Posts: 577 Member
    Four laps around the track....
  • SmartAlec03211988
    SmartAlec03211988 Posts: 1,896 Member
    I use Endomondo for iPhone.
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    Now I use the runkeeper app on my phone. Before that, I used the runkeeper website to plot a course.

    Certainly more fun with the app... I don't have to remember where I went. :happy:
  • hollyNhollywood
    hollyNhollywood Posts: 426 Member
    mapmyride app is what I usually use
    I stopped using runkeeper as it wasn't accurate for me all the time.
    and finally, my fitbit.

    i have a lot of 'toys' :happy:
  • RAFValentina
    RAFValentina Posts: 1,231 Member
    Have used all above plus Nike+ (sensor), Nike+ GPS (now Nike Running), iMapMyRun. Endomondo, Strava....

    I like Nike+ the best because at the end of the year it does this amazing data analysis of your entire year's running, what your average distance/speed etc was, how much faster you got...how you compare to your age group/gender etc etc... Its fab!
  • AllTehBeers
    AllTehBeers Posts: 5,030 Member
    One lap around the park is 2 miles and every 1/4 mile has a marker. I always do the whole path though.
  • supplemama
    supplemama Posts: 1,956 Member
    On the street, mapmyrun
    On the local high school track, 4 times around equals a mile
  • dvisser1
    dvisser1 Posts: 788 Member
    My Garmin FR60 training watch has a footpod that is really a high tech pedometer. Feeds in speed, distance, etc.

    GPS watches or smartphone apps (MapMyRun or Endomondo) use the phone gps and are pretty accurate.
  • shabaity
    shabaity Posts: 792 Member
    app and i know that the church i run too and back to my house is .6 miles and down to the stop sight the other way is another .2 but the hills are whats killing me lol
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    Have used all above plus Nike+ (sensor), Nike+ GPS (now Nike Running), iMapMyRun. Endomondo, Strava....

    I like Nike+ the best because at the end of the year it does this amazing data analysis of your entire year's running, what your average distance/speed etc was, how much faster you got...how you compare to your age group/gender etc etc... Its fab!
    I use the Nike Running app too.
    A question for YOU do the Nike+ (sensor) and nike Running sync? I run on the dreadmill at least once a week, and as well know the GPS apps don't work so well there. I'm considering getting the sensor. Is it all seamlessly input to the same Nike account?
  • Siekobilly
    Siekobilly Posts: 401 Member
    I use a Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS watch.
  • MelStren
    MelStren Posts: 457 Member
    I walk the field behind my house. I drove it in my car first to get my measurements! LOL
  • Superbritt2drescu
    Superbritt2drescu Posts: 273 Member
    Have used all above plus Nike+ (sensor), Nike+ GPS (now Nike Running), iMapMyRun. Endomondo, Strava....

    I like Nike+ the best because at the end of the year it does this amazing data analysis of your entire year's running, what your average distance/speed etc was, how much faster you got...how you compare to your age group/gender etc etc... Its fab!
    I use the Nike Running app too.
    A question for YOU do the Nike+ (sensor) and nike Running sync? I run on the dreadmill at least once a week, and as well know the GPS apps don't work so well there. I'm considering getting the sensor. Is it all seamlessly input to the same Nike account?

    yes it does. I have several sensors, as well as use the app inside/outside and use my ipod nano. They all go to my one Nike account.
    I personally love the Nike+ Running app on my iphone best.
  • dandaninc
    dandaninc Posts: 392
    I use Nike+ Running for my iPhone. It tracks everything, gives you updates while you are running, and it gives you trophy's for beating records and such. I love Trophies.
  • melissaw78
    melissaw78 Posts: 214 Member
    My vehicle odometer. Yep, I'm a low-tech hillbilly!
  • dandaninc
    dandaninc Posts: 392
    Have used all above plus Nike+ (sensor), Nike+ GPS (now Nike Running), iMapMyRun. Endomondo, Strava....

    I like Nike+ the best because at the end of the year it does this amazing data analysis of your entire year's running, what your average distance/speed etc was, how much faster you got...how you compare to your age group/gender etc etc... Its fab!
    I use the Nike Running app too.
    A question for YOU do the Nike+ (sensor) and nike Running sync? I run on the dreadmill at least once a week, and as well know the GPS apps don't work so well there. I'm considering getting the sensor. Is it all seamlessly input to the same Nike account?

    I belive everything Nike+ sync's.

    I think the app does a great job with running on the treadmill and I use it almost daily. You just have to make sure to keep the phone in your hand while on the treadmill. (I asked Nike because I was unsure and thought I could keep it in my pocket)

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    IMG_3409 by dandaninc, on Flickr
  • Aesop101
    Aesop101 Posts: 758 Member
    You can also use Mapmyfitness. There you can draw your route. They also have a GPS tracking device. One thing about using GPS is that if your iPhone is in your shorts you get misreadings. It will say you've gone further than you have as well as faster.
  • Littlegurl
    Littlegurl Posts: 172 Member
    I use my fitbit. I think as long as u use the same method for consistency...
  • Vic_of_Steel
    Vic_of_Steel Posts: 570 Member
    If I'm interpreting the question right, I use the Nike+ app on my iPod. It tracks your distance throughout your run and keeps you updated with how far you have left to run. It's pretty handy :)

    Nike+ for the win! App is awesome paired with my shoes I love it!
  • lindsy721
    lindsy721 Posts: 350 Member
    I used my car. I have a 1-mile loop and a 2-mile loop I used the car odometer to measure out. If I'm running in the park, I make sure to take my iPod, it has the Nike+ system that gives me a decent estimate of distance. :-)
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    Have used all above plus Nike+ (sensor), Nike+ GPS (now Nike Running), iMapMyRun. Endomondo, Strava....

    I like Nike+ the best because at the end of the year it does this amazing data analysis of your entire year's running, what your average distance/speed etc was, how much faster you got...how you compare to your age group/gender etc etc... Its fab!
    I use the Nike Running app too.
    A question for YOU do the Nike+ (sensor) and nike Running sync? I run on the dreadmill at least once a week, and as well know the GPS apps don't work so well there. I'm considering getting the sensor. Is it all seamlessly input to the same Nike account?

    I belive everything Nike+ sync's.

    I think the app does a great job with running on the treadmill and I use it almost daily. You just have to make sure to keep the phone in your hand while on the treadmill. (I asked Nike because I was unsure and thought I could keep it in my pocket)

    7747072612_13feab3bb4.jpg
    IMG_3409 by dandaninc, on Flickr
    I've definitely had better luck with it in my hand (versus pocket). However, IT and the treadmill never agree....
    Great news about all the NIKEs syncing!
  • vtmoon
    vtmoon Posts: 3,436 Member
    I use a Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS watch.

    This for me. Or I map it out in Google maps after or before the run and figure out the distance.
  • FFwannabe
    FFwannabe Posts: 10
    Thanks I thought it was kind of a silly question but I guess not :)
  • tami101
    tami101 Posts: 617 Member
    My vehicle odometer. Yep, I'm a low-tech hillbilly!


    Good to know I'm not the only low-tech person on here! lol
  • marikevr
    marikevr Posts: 389 Member
    I have a Garmin 610. And for the days that I forget to pack the watch with my running gear (it happens...insert eye rolling smiley here) I use runtastic on my phone.

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