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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Garmin Fit
The Garmin Fit app provides you with everything you need to get running and track your activity, like your time, distance, speed and elevation.
The real value of the Garmin Fit app and its wider ecosystem of products comes from having the Garmin ANT adapter for your iPhone, which will collect data from other gadgets, like heart rate monitors, and give you an even more accurate idea of how your body’s performing. That’s great news if you’re really dedicated to the whole fitness tracking trend, but if you’re strapped for cash then stick with Nike+ Running.
We're testing out the Garmin Vivofit wearable at the moment (check back for a review soon) and do love the simplicity of all things Garmin. No frills. Just fitness. Catchy, right? They should use that tagline.
Garmin Fit is available from iTunes for 69p.
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