Tracking distance

[JK24]

Hi, I’m new to Couch to 5k and just wondered if there was a way to get the app track your distance? Thanks.

[Hidden]

You might want to get Strava if the app doesn't do it.

[JK24 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you.

[Tinytears60 Graduate]

Hi

I have strava - that tracks distance and pace.... You have to remember to turn it on (D'ohhh I paused mine by mistake)...it can be a bit fiddly but it does the job!... but if you want to track just your running then you have to turn it on and off for the warm up 5 min at the start and turn it off immediately after the running

I also have a simple steps app on my phone - that also counts the distance in the background

Hope this helps

[JK24 in reply to Tinytears60]

Thank you, very helpful.

[Hidden in reply to Tinytears60]

Don't forget to turn Strava off in apps when you are not using it or it will run your battery down a lot.

[Tinytears60 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for the tip- didn't know that!... I"m still learning all these running/exercise apps!

[Hidden in reply to Tinytears60]

Go into apps and force stop it..

You are welcome. 😊

[MissionC25 in reply to Hidden]

I’m using NRC Nike running club it’s really good, free and easy to use. X

[Hidden in reply to MissionC25]

I've never used it but hear from a few people that it's good.

[Speedy60 Graduate]

Strava, mapmyrun or runkeeper all work well.

Good luck 👍

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

and includes advice on minimising impact, stretching after every run, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

The app does not track distance only completed sessions, but there is a list of apps known to work with the NHS app in the guide.

Enjoy your journey.

[OnearmedBandit11 Graduate]

I use Strava, like the others suggested, it’s great to use in sequence with the podcast because you can set it to tell you as you reach each km

[Eveb1 Graduate]

I use Nike run as you can set for distance or time and it gives you part way through feedback ie you have reached mid way, or 1 mile etc. I also use Runkeeper on silent as I like the clear displays and you can set for a run or walk etc. Both are free.

[Kezzabe]

Same I used Strava at the same time but have since changed ti Adidas as I don’t find it as fiddling !

Good luck It’s very rewarding to actually see the distance!

[Joggingbottom Graduate]

Have used Free runkeeper app for years Does the job.

[ToulouseNicki]

I use strava. There is a free version and it tracks your route and time. 😊

[Barbarella3 Graduate]

I use the Nike Run Club app too. I'm a fair weather runner (!), so I do some runs on a treadmill. It's the only app I've found that can track your distance and pace on the treadmill as well as outdoors.

[zinza]

I use AllTrails. Very nice app but not specifically for running.

[AmericanDad]

I use MapMyFitness ... in addition to the usual stuff like time, distance, pace, map of route done etc. it allows you to track other forms of exercise you may be doing. Although I’ve had it for years, it’s been a bit hit and miss ... not because of the app ... it’s been me not doing the exercise for it to log! It’s really easy to use but I second the point about remembering to stop the logging - I forgot and it tracked my drive to the supermarket too!!

[Newyork123]

I use MapMyRun, set it for a run, walk etc tracks your distance, records Calories ( if you want it to) free and easy to use and you can save it to look back on your achievements , good luck whatever you choose 😁

[Dtay1978 Graduate]

Yep another Strava user here, we even have our own group you can join

strava.com/clubs/c25k

😊

[JK24]

Hi all, I just wanted to thank everyone who took the time to reply to my question about tracking distance. Lots of helpful tips and advice given. Thank you all.