Post by jimc on Nov 25, 2013 16:35:23 GMT -5
In the Tri group discussion on Sunday, there was some talk about GPS-related activity tracking apps. I'm pretty much a tech-geek and love numbers & tracking, so I've used quite a few on my iPhone. Here is a list of some of the more popular ones. Please feel free to add to the list and give any reviews.
RunKeeper (free, pay for premium membership): iOS, Android
This is what I currently use. This is a feature-rich app that enables GPS tracking, distance, speed monitoring, caloric output and activity history for any number of activities you partake in including sports such as running, cycling, swimming, etc. You can also sync all the data to RunKeeper’s website to monitor progress and share publicly.
You can create routes, set goals, and save races. Uses the GPS on your phone to track and display maps.
Supports ANT+ heartrate monitors. Has free training plans.
Also supports additional apps. For example, I use one for tracking mileage on my different shoes, which Vy explained is very important.
Endomondo (free, pay for premium membership): iOS, Android, Blackberry, Windows phone.
Like RunKeeper, tracks all activities (including manual ones), uses GPS, and supports heartrate monitors. Training plans are only part of premium membership.
MapMyRun (free, pay for premium membership): iOS, Android, Blackberry, Windows phone
I often use this for cycling (MapMyRide). Like the others, tracks with GPS. Has popular routes for major cities, and maintains overall leaderboards to try to beat.
iSmoothRun ($4.99) iOS
Integrates with RunKeeper for logging and monitoring. Adds cadence tracking & display. Integrates shoe/bike mileage tracking, and has good interval training support.
Strava (free, pay for premium membership). iOS, Android
I'm not as familiar with this one, but it is fairly popular. Has all the same GPS tracking. Also does gear tracking, and has routes/challenges.
All these sites also support importing data from GPS watches, so if you upgrade to a GPS watch, you can continue to use these apps for tracking.
Another that I find good for cycling is RideWithGPS. I use my Garmin watch to track the GPS, and then import it into this online tool. Very detailed data tracking. You can also find good cycle routes from other users, and track your bikes.
For Fun:
Zombies, Run! ($3.99) iOS, Android
"Zombie Chase" interval training! Gives you missions to accomplish as motivation. While running, tells you that you have zombies chasing in your headphones! If you don't run fast enough, you get eaten. ;-)
RunKeeper (free, pay for premium membership): iOS, Android
This is what I currently use. This is a feature-rich app that enables GPS tracking, distance, speed monitoring, caloric output and activity history for any number of activities you partake in including sports such as running, cycling, swimming, etc. You can also sync all the data to RunKeeper’s website to monitor progress and share publicly.
You can create routes, set goals, and save races. Uses the GPS on your phone to track and display maps.
Supports ANT+ heartrate monitors. Has free training plans.
Also supports additional apps. For example, I use one for tracking mileage on my different shoes, which Vy explained is very important.
Endomondo (free, pay for premium membership): iOS, Android, Blackberry, Windows phone.
Like RunKeeper, tracks all activities (including manual ones), uses GPS, and supports heartrate monitors. Training plans are only part of premium membership.
MapMyRun (free, pay for premium membership): iOS, Android, Blackberry, Windows phone
I often use this for cycling (MapMyRide). Like the others, tracks with GPS. Has popular routes for major cities, and maintains overall leaderboards to try to beat.
iSmoothRun ($4.99) iOS
Integrates with RunKeeper for logging and monitoring. Adds cadence tracking & display. Integrates shoe/bike mileage tracking, and has good interval training support.
Strava (free, pay for premium membership). iOS, Android
I'm not as familiar with this one, but it is fairly popular. Has all the same GPS tracking. Also does gear tracking, and has routes/challenges.
All these sites also support importing data from GPS watches, so if you upgrade to a GPS watch, you can continue to use these apps for tracking.
Another that I find good for cycling is RideWithGPS. I use my Garmin watch to track the GPS, and then import it into this online tool. Very detailed data tracking. You can also find good cycle routes from other users, and track your bikes.
For Fun:
Zombies, Run! ($3.99) iOS, Android
"Zombie Chase" interval training! Gives you missions to accomplish as motivation. While running, tells you that you have zombies chasing in your headphones! If you don't run fast enough, you get eaten. ;-)
