How far am I actually running?

[The_Crow]

Ok, so now I've graduated and reading more articles, and now I'm wondering am I actually running 5k.....so what's the simplest way to measure my run distance? App or map or step counting, lamposts? I'm so confused 🤪😲🤔😬

[BaddieThePirate Graduate]

I use Runkeeper. You could also try Strava.

[backintime Graduate]

I use runkeeper on my phone too (free version).As baddie said, there is also strava.

I plan my runs in advance using onthegomap.com, which you could also use post run to see how far you ran, there are other websites too, google maps too I believe

[CBDB Graduate]

Yes, I use Runkeeper as well, as it has the most free functionality. For sorting out routes ahead of running, I use Footmap, also freely available for IOS and possibly Android.

[Instructor57 Graduate]

You could use the free apps as mentioned, Strava or runkeeper.Or you might want to invest in a running watch ?

Garmin are very popular with people on here !

Your run can then be tracked by the watch and uploaded to the app afterwards

[UnfitFi Graduate]

Good question, lme only on week6, but wasn't sure how to work it out, thanks

[Pete9122 Graduate]

You can use the PC/laptop version of Google maps to measure your distance. Right click on a map the map that covers your route, then use the 'Measure Distance' tool to plot the route you run. That should be reasonably accurate.

I wouldn't worry too much if you're not running 5K, think I've read that around 90% are not achieving 5k at end of the 9 weeks.

The app is a bit misnamed..... but.... 'Couch to three thirty-minute runs a week' really doesn't trip off the tongue.

Good luck with your running. 🍀🍀👍👍👏👏

[Jericho2332 Graduate]

Get a fitness watch or just use an app like Strava on your phone (presuming you run with your phone with you) I have mine linked to my wireless earbuds so I get an audible update every KM of how far I've gone and how quickly I got there.

[MmeKat]

Nike run club also have a free app I quite like

[Yesletsgo Graduate]

Google Fit is free and you can track your activities if you’ve got an Android phone.

[nowster Graduate in reply to Yesletsgo]

If you have Android FitoTrack is worth a look too. Free and doesn't upload to anywhere.