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Something to measure accurately how far I've run?

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  • 06-02-2015 4:56pm
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    Spirogyra
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    Hi could anyone recommend something purely to know accurately how far I've gone? Have never had any success with a pedometer, either they were inaccurate or I struggled to use them. Can anyone offer any suggestions?. Speed would be a bonus but it's primarily about distance.

    Thanks

    Sarah :)


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    MrWalsh
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    Ive used Map My Run occasionally, seems to be quite accurate.


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    Spirogyra
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    Thanks, but no longer have a smartphone, kept on dropping them and breaking them :)


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    Boom_Bap
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    I use the Run App on the iPod nano.....it's fairly resistant to being dropped, and nice and light compared to a smart phone when running.
    Not sure about the accuracy, but when compared against web based map runners, it's in and about right.


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    Outkast_IRE
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    Are you looking for an App or to purchase something.

    If you are spending money then the Garmin FR10 is a nice bit of kit that is relatively cheap, it will accurately map your runs, show distance, speed, pace etc.


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    Halfprice
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    strava is a great app. shows ur route, distance ran an breakdown. give it a go


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    Halfprice
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    meant add get the velcro straps to hold your phone in. quite good also


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    joeKel73
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    Outkast_IRE wrote: »
    If you are spending money then the Garmin FR10 is a nice bit of kit that is relatively cheap, it will accurately map your runs, show distance, speed, pace etc.

    +1 to this, bought one a couple of months ago. Opted for the package with the HR monitor and didn't think I'd use it but finding that a big help with quality training now too.

    You'll pick one up for €99 (without HRM) here;
    http://www.fitnessdigital.ie/


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    ooter
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    J o e wrote: »
    +1 to this, bought one a couple of months ago. Opted for the package with the HR monitor and didn't think I'd use it but finding that a big help with quality training now too.

    You'll pick one up for €99 (without HRM) here;
    http://www.fitnessdigital.ie/

    Forerunner 10 has no HRM capability.
    Excellent for tracking distance and pace,I have one and it's grand.


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    joeKel73
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    Oops my mistake... it's the Forerunner 15 I have! Not much extra and it's compatible with HRM and you can get good bundle with one included.


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