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    How you count distance when running?

    Posts: 112
    edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
    I have a pedometer but I'm not sure if it counts well when I am running or jogging. How you all track how far you have run?

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    • Posts: 5
      I use the runkeeper app on my iphone. It logs time, distance and calories. The distance is done by GPS.
    • Posts: 129
      My fiance has a Garmin Forerunner which has a GPS to track distance, so I just go by that when we run together. Otherwise, I use mapmyrun.com to plan out my routes and track the distance.
    • Posts: 2,408 Member
      I use the runkeeper app on my iphone. It logs time, distance and calories. The distance is done by GPS.

      This
    • Posts: 3
      I use MapMyRide or Google Earth's "path" measurement. Works pretty well for me but requires some patience.
    • Posts: 195
      If you don't have a smartphone, you can go to mapmyrun.com and plot out your course for the correct distance.
    • Posts: 529 Member
      I use the runkeeper app on my iphone. It logs time, distance and calories. The distance is done by GPS.

      This... or Endomondo (both available on most smart phones... and I use the free versions too
    • Posts: 719 Member
      I use the runkeeper app on my iphone. It logs time, distance and calories. The distance is done by GPS.

      I have an Android phone and also use the RunKeeper app. It rocks! Note that this won't work on a treadmill, because of the GPS.
    • Posts: 313 Member
      I use cardio trainer on my android
    • Posts: 62
      My fiance has a Garmin Forerunner which has a GPS to track distance, so I just go by that when we run together. Otherwise, I use mapmyrun.com to plan out my routes and track the distance.

      yep I have one of these and its excellant, I have also used my phone or preplanned my route on map my run.
    • Posts: 385
      iMapmyrun app on the iphone, its awesome, it lets friends see your route live on the web when you are running, great for your supporters when you are running a long one for charity!!
    • Posts: 648 Member
      Runkeeper or just using gmapspedometer.com. Gmaps pedometer uses Google Maps and works great for plotting a route, checking out the elevation gain/loss, etc.
    • Posts: 4,698 Member
      I use CardioTrainer on my phone, but it can be inaccurate is it loses satellite signal. MapMyRun is great for planning routes in advance.
    • Posts: 1,645 Member
      I get in my car and drive it.
    • Posts: 385
      I use CardioTrainer on my phone, but it can be inaccurate is it loses satellite signal. MayMyRun is great for planning routes in advance.

      I havent tried that facility yet, it might stop me getting lost and doing double the miles i intended!!!
    • Posts: 4,698 Member
      Oops, typo, it's http://www.mapmyrun.com/ :blushing:
    • Posts: 389 Member
      I use an app on my iphone called runkeeper. It's free! I used to think each city block was .1 mile, but since using this app I found out that was wrong! Or else my small town has weird city blocks...
    • Posts: 184
      on my fingers
    • Posts: 838 Member
      Before my iPhone (runkeeper), I'd drive the route I wanted to take or I'd go to parks where the mileage per laps are listed.
    • Posts: 123 Member
      I use both mapmyrun.com (to ensure that I know how far I'm running around my neighborhood) and runkeeper on my smartphone
    • Posts: 5,424 Member
      Mostly I use google earth. I have verified many of my routes with runkeeper.com.

      I've also carried my GPS with me or read what my running partner's GPS watch said.
    • Posts: 400 Member
      I have a garmin gps watch. Its a great tool. I use it for pacing too.
    • Posts: 112
      Thank you Everyone!
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