Running Distances

snugglebear

Just wondering does anyone have any idea how I can work out the distance around marlay park?
I've just started running outside and plan to continue and I was looking for tips on how to record my distances and times.
I was previously just using a treadmill in the gym
Thanks

menoscemo

www.mapmyrun.com

for something like a park, hit satellite view to map by what you ran as paths won't show up on map view.

Marlay is about 2 miles around but it depends on the exact paths and turns you took.

bouncebouncey

I think there are also a few pedometer apps knocking around for iphones and the like. I don't know how accurate they'd be but they're free as far as I know so no harm in downloading one and seeing if it's any use.

Orla K

Google earth has a measurement thing for a rough guide on how far.

snugglebear

thanks for the replies guys, cheers

menoscemo

bouncebouncey wrote: »

I think there are also a few pedometer apps knocking around for iphones and the like. I don't know how accurate they'd be but they're free as far as I know so no harm in downloading one and seeing if it's any use.

Pedmoeters are completely inaccurate, they assume each stride is the same length. When you run fast or downhill, your stride is longer and the opposite when you run slow or uphill.

I used to run off a Nike+ pedometer and depending on how fast or slow I ran it would measure the same 5k route anywhere between 4.6k and 5.4k.

There are also many GPS based running devices for smartphones which would be a much better option, but barring buyong an expensive GPS watch, using mapmyrun (or similar mapping website) is the most accurate way to measure your runs.

traco

I use motion x gps on iPhone for lots of stuff. Running, hiking, watersport etc. gives you average pace overlaid on you music. Can upload your ttrack afterwards etc. Hard on the battery but good app for any activity that you wish to track.

HeidiHeidi

I have previously used the BuddyRunner app on my Android phone - there were a couple of glitches, but I found it great. Logs your distance and/or time (and will prompt you at intervals if you want), and then emails all the stats, and a satellite photo of your route, to you.

I don't bring the phone with me any more, so I presume not much has changed - if anything it should have been improved with updates since I last used it.

And it was free

CharlieR

Go to Garmin connect and create a course and that will give you the distance

Satanta

I'll add another android app to the mix. Endomondo. I find it excellent