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Recordind distance/speed

  • 11-06-2014 10:32AM
    #1
    medicine12345
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 106 ✭✭medicine12345


    Hi there, I'm thinking about taking up running, was reading a few threads on this and everyone knows their distance ran, speed, etc. I was wondering what is the best device to record this on? As in is it some sort of watch or?


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  • #2
    Blacktie.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,903 ✭✭✭Blacktie.


    medicine12345 wrote: »
    Hi there, I'm thinking about taking up running, was reading a few threads on this and everyone knows their distance ran, speed, etc. I was wondering what is the best device to record this on? As in is it some sort of watch or?

    Smartphone with GPS works pretty well.


  • #3
    Alf Veedersane
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,912 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    medicine12345 wrote: »
    Hi there, I'm thinking about taking up running, was reading a few threads on this and everyone knows their distance ran, speed, etc. I was wondering what is the best device to record this on? As in is it some sort of watch or?

    If you've a smartphone download the MapMyRun or Strava apps.


  • #4
    Valentina Crashing Handshake
    Posts: 81,308 CMod ✭✭✭✭ Valentina Crashing Handshake


    I mostly just use a treadmill :o
    Or if I'm out I'll plot the route and keep an eye on time
    My old ipod doesn't take to these fancy newfangled apps


  • #5
    Alf Veedersane
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,912 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    bluewolf wrote: »
    I mostly just use a treadmill :o
    Or if I'm out I'll plot the route and keep an eye on time
    My old ipod doesn't take to these fancy newfangled apps

    :eek:

    A word to the wise, MiniDiscs aren't cutting edge anymore.


  • #6
    Valentina Crashing Handshake
    Posts: 81,308 CMod ✭✭✭✭ Valentina Crashing Handshake


    Alf Veedersane wrote: »
    :eek:

    A word to the wise, MiniDiscs aren't cutting edge anymore.

    It'd be fine if itunes would let older versions of apps be sold!


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  • #7
    Alf Veedersane
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,912 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    bluewolf wrote: »
    It'd be fine if itunes would let older versions of apps be sold!

    Get thee to the typewriter and compose a strongly-worded letter.


  • #8
    medicine12345
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 106 ✭✭medicine12345


    thanks for the replies. I have a smart phone but id rather not bring it with me if possible. I was wondering if theres some sort of a watch or something you can wear on your arm, just something basic and cheap? thanks


  • #9
    Alf Veedersane
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,912 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    medicine12345 wrote: »
    thanks for the replies. I have a smart phone but id rather not bring it with me if possible. I was wondering if theres some sort of a watch or something you can wear on your arm, just something basic and cheap? thanks

    You can use Map MyRun on the computer, as opposed to the app, and work out the distance of the route you're going to run. Then just use a cheapo stopwatch to time your run.


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