Top 10 running apps for the iPhone: Nike+ Running, Endomondo and RunKeeper
Now that the nights are a little lighter and the air is a little warmer, there’s no excuse not to ditch your spin class, gym session and Netflix addiction in favour of a run. Of course, getting into the habit of putting on your kit, pounding the pavement and dodging cyclists can be daunting to even the most fit and enthusiastic of us, so we recommend downloading an app or two to help you track your workouts, monitor your performance over time and get a much-needed dose of motivation.
If you get really into it you can invest in a wearable specially geared up for running, but until then we’ve collected together our top 10 running apps of all time and whether you’re a complete beginner or laugh in the face of a rain-soaked 10K, we’ve got you covered.
Many of these options offer similar real-time stats and feedback prompts, so we’d recommend you take one or two of the apps that appeal to you most out for a test drive run to see which you find most useful. Because that annoying audio voiceover, bright interface and complicated map might look cool now, but we guarantee it won’t be as appealing when you’re sweating on a park bench somewhere.
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Couch to 5K
There are a number of different apps available that promise to take you from a lazy couch potato to a confident 5K runner in a matter of weeks, but this is one of our favourites.
It's probably one of the best options for those who have never taken running seriously or those who haven't hit the pavement in a few years, because it's really easy to push yourself too hard and injure your knees and ankles when you first start running.
You pick a training programme and a weird personal trainer - like a zombie or a creepy redhead - will provide you with audio feedback to help you hit your goals.
Couch to 5K is available from iTunes for £1.49.
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