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Best training/running app for iPhone?

VacuumJockeyVacuumJockey Registered User regular
edited February 2010 in Help / Advice Forum
I just got hold of an iPhone and now I want to use it for mapping my runs. Problem is, I have no idea of what to look for in such an app - is it just the GPS tracker, or are there apps that are especially suited for training/running?

Advise me, please! :?

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  • mooshoeporkmooshoepork Registered User regular
    edited February 2010
    There is a nike one which is meant to be awesome. You need an attachment though. I heard it was worth it.

    http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies-archive.cfm/1220046.html

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  • GdiguyGdiguy San Diego, CARegistered User regular
    edited February 2010
    I downloaded RunKeeper (free version), which was highly recommended by... some website or other, but I haven't really played around with it much yet

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  • GrennGrenn Registered User regular
    edited February 2010
    I use RunKeeper and it does exactly what I need.

    You can use it to map activities other than running and can also enter in data manually, for instance if you've done a run on a treadmill.

    It's reliant on the GPS signal being clear, though -- occasionally I spend a couple of minutes waiting for the signal to appear before actually starting my run but when it works, it works really well -- the map showing your run is surprisingly accurate and shows elevation as well as speed & distance.

    You can also share your results online and compare with other runners, etc.

    I'm still using the free version but plan to upgrade it soon.

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  • HypatiaHypatia Registered User regular
    edited February 2010
    I've been using the Nike one, Nike Plus, and while you do need to buy an extra attachment to use it, it's worked really well and definitely helps with keeping me motivated.

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  • kaliyamakaliyama Left to find less-moderated fora Registered User regular
    edited February 2010
    I don't find it worth the hassle - i'm too paranoid about the locaton stuff working well, but I don't have any negative experiences.

    Instead I like to use websites afterwards or before to plan a route - like favoriterun.com, mapmyrun.com, or USATF.org have google APIs that let you map and log mileage.

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  • SzechuanosaurusSzechuanosaurus Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited February 2010
    Yeah, runkeeper is pretty ace. I've used it a bit for mapping cycles. There's been a bunch of updates since I last used it as well. It's reasonably well supported and they seem keen to respond to feedback from their users. I'd definitely recommend giving it a go before splashing out on premium apps.

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