Comments on: My favorite running apps

By: Marie

Marie — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 05:28:58 +0000

I have a crush on my Map My Run app. I LOVE when it tells me how far and how fast I’ve gone each mile. It makes it soo much easier to just run and not stress about how long I’ve gone.

By: Krys

Krys — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 22:34:04 +0000

Great feedback on these two apps!

I used to love MapMyRun. It really helped me keep pace during my first two 5k’s. When they changed over to the subscription service in order to access that wonderful coaching feature, which used to be free, I deleted it. Can’t afford to pay a subscription fee right now.

Instead, I downloaded RunKeeper, and have been using it to track my runs. It offers similar feedback, and has some really nice comparisons to the previous week/month that encourage me to do better than I did last week/month.

I just downloaded Runtastic Pro on the day it was free, and I like that it will connect to MyFitnessPal and automatically log my workouts.

By: RookieMom Heather

RookieMom Heather — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:36:04 +0000

Data is so fun…

I have not noticed that they drain my battery overly much but I suppose it has to do with your cell and GPS coverage as well as the length of your run.

For about three miles in the Berkeley flats, I go through about 10% of my battery.

By: Christine

Christine — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:32:02 +0000

OK, I like data…hmmm.

I still like the looseness of just running with a stopwatch and making my goals based on that, but lately, I’ve been thinking of running with my phone, primarily as a safety precaution. I will definitely check this out if I decide to hit the pavement with my phone. Do you find one or the other as more of a battery drainer?

By: Lori

Lori — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:25:50 +0000

I like the Nike+ Running app but I don’t like that you can’t manually enter in a run {i.e.: a treadmill run}. I just downloaded Runtastic Pro {it’s FREE today only} and I’m going to give it a go. I like MapMyRun, as well.