Reader Recs: The Best Apps For Tracking The Miles
Our readers share what apps they love for tracking their training.
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We asked our readers:
What’s the best running app to track mileage and routes?
Here’s what they had to say…
…on Facebook:
Laura Nower: Strava and Garmin connect with my Garmin Vivoactive.
Angie Witte: I either use the Garmin Connect (tied to my Forerunner) or my Apple watch. I tried MapMyRun, but the mileage was way off showing me going further and faster than I did. Garmin seems to be the most accurate but don’t like the chest strap for the HR. I like my Apple watch and it is pretty close to the Garmin for mileage. Also has built in HR and other sensors for overall health tracking.
Megan Walters: Map my run for sure!
Erika Hannam: RunKeeper for sure !
Erin Cornwell: I’m using Nike+
Dawn Anderson: Endomondo works good for me. I’ve used it for a long time
Susan Hart-Keuker: I use Nike +. I’ve used it for years and it’s never let me down.
Patty Zermeno Ramirez: Runtastic…I like being to set up intervals.
Judy Phillips: I use Walkmeter (run setting). Links to MyFitnessPal, etc. I heard Strava is good.
…on Twitter:
@peppyplant: I’m loving @Strava for ease and route planning!
@Karen_Finn: I love the @RoadID app! It tracks mileage, routes and sends an email to my brother letting him know where I am!
@MileageMama: I love @Runkeeper, especially the custom workouts function.
@jillkate: Daily Mile!
@amoonhalffull: I’ve really enjoyed using map my run
@GonzalezCarissa: @Runkeeper is good 4 mapping & stats, but would also suggest .@CharityMiles to help raise $ for good causes while u run!
After going through the responses, our readers are loving RunKeeper, MapMyRun and Garmin Connect the most!
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