Measuring distance

[TomatoRun]

I’m moving on to week 8 and want to get some idea of the distance I’m running - what app do people recommend for using with the c25k app to measure distance? I have an iPhone and usually listen to music as well as Jo Wiley!

[Emcg51]

I also listen to music (my favourite playlist on Spotify) while running with Jo. I have just started using the free version of Strava and it suits me well. 👍🏻

[Gingercc]

I’ve downloaded the free version of Runkeeper. So before my run it’s start my run on Runkeeper, start my run on C25K then start my music! lol!

[charswee]

The NRC (Nike Running Club) app is so, so good for measuring distance. It’ll work at the same time and also will tell you in your headphones when you hit each KM 😊

[Somerlass Graduate]

I use Strava. Just the basic free version. Seems accurate and gives all the information I require.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Mapmyrun, Strava, Nike Running Club or Runkeeper are all good and free, good choice.

[Lizmac200]

I use Strava and seems to be very accurate

[Kevin41 Graduate]

Like others I use Strava (the free basic version). It’s great for showing you just enough data and let’s you link with friends.

[Nicolegee Graduate]

I use Strava but does anyone know how to get the distance minus the walking parts? Thanks

[Joe916 in reply to Nicolegee]

I start it just when I start to run, then pause when walking. Gives a better idea of pace I think. May be a better way, I haven't really studied it. It does my head in sometimes as it seems to display a different screen for no reason, so I can't see my pace. Can't really fiddle with it when running either.

[Hevans1 in reply to Nicolegee]

I think there is an auto pause feature, where it will pause automatically when it detects that you have slowed down to a walk! Might be useful!

[Nicolegee Graduate in reply to Hevans1]

Thanks I’ll have a go at this

[Thingybob77]

Strava!!!!!! its brilliant an free , dnt bother with others strava is all u need....

There r fun app like zombie run when u need a change , an bored u get chashed by zombies an have to run to collect survival items, they can be fun .

[Piaffesal Graduate]

I just use the 'workout' app on my Apple watch! So at the end of the warm up, just press go... Easy peasy

[TomatoRun Graduate in reply to Piaffesal]

I don’t have an Apple Watch, just the phone - might be a reward for completing c25k though!

[OldSpeckledHen in reply to TomatoRun]

Oooh naughty! But what a FAB idea!! *sneaking off to have a look 🙊*

[Quackquackquack Graduate]

If you want to be different I use under armour free app it shows me all the info I need. It is called map my walk but it will do a run as well I haven’t tried strava and have never felt the need to.

[WillsMum68 Graduate]

Strava is great, but I wouldn’t bother paying for the fancy Summit option, it’s too confusing! The free version is spot-on 👍

[Luvlollyboo]

I use the Activity App which is on my Apple Watch and iPhone.... it logs all your workouts, distances, heart rates etc. It’s strange. The old NHS c2k used to have a distance tracker and it’s a shame they’ve done away with it. I guess they want folk to focus on stamina and endurance versus putting them under distance pressure. Though we do need to know when we’ve achieved 5K 🤔

[Scruffbags1]

Nike Run Club. It measures your distance, speed, time and calories used. It also shows you a map of where you have run. Plus you get 25% discount on Nike Stuff in your birthday.

[Running_Giraffe Graduate]

Strava is the most accurate I've used but there's an app called relive thag creates a short video of your run which is pretty cool

[TomatoRun Graduate in reply to Running_Giraffe]

Not sure I’m up to seeing a video of my running! 😂

[Running_Giraffe Graduate in reply to TomatoRun]

Aw it's just like a Google maps view of your route. It calculated distance and pace too but its just something different from the other apps.

God I don't think there's a camera stable enough to film the streets as I run 😂

[TomatoRun Graduate]

OK, based on consensus I’ve downloaded stave and will give it a go on tomorrow’s run, my first for 28 mins 🤞🏻

[Becca_XX]

I used to use Google fit for distance now I have a fit bit charge 2 and it's great it tells you pace distance your route its great!

[TomatoRun Graduate]

I have a fit bit charge two - it shows me my heart rate but not the distance - am I missing a setting?

[Scoochie Graduate]

I use 'map my walk'. It gives you all the info you need, distance, speed, elevation, etc. It also gives you a time split for each KM. It keeps a map of your route too.

[Crolla]

I use the free version of RunKeeper which I've found to be very accurate. It's far better than my fitbit alta and also my iphone.

[Hidden]

If you don’t want to use an app, try plotaroute.com. It’s location based so you can plot a route from your current location or move the cross hairs to any fixed point you want, maybe where your 5 minute walk ends! It’s ideal to plot a 5k route, just trace the route with your finger & you can switch between miles or km. Ideal for the longer runs, you can plot a 2.5k route, then you’ll know where to turn around.

[OldSpeckledHen]

I use Strava free version, it’s almost as addictive as running (comparing previous runs - as it gives you personal best, etc)