The now Asics-owned app is a popular choice for runners thanks to its clean layout and the fact that it's packed to the rafters with features. There are training plans and social integration, and the app has been at the forefront when it comes to collaborations with the likes of Fitbit and Spotify.
Essential reading : Best GPS running watches. If you're a Runkeeper user and you're just tracking your sessions and checking out your times, you're barely making use of one of the most powerful running apps out there. But never fear. Wareable has amassed hundreds of miles of pavement pounding to really get to grips with Runkeeper. Runkeeper now has its own proper app for the Apple Watch Series 2 , which means you can run without your phone and take advantage of the onboard GPS.
You'll now be able to view mapped routes on your phone after you go out running with the Series 2. There's also the addition of active metrics you can see on the watch itself, including target pace and live heart rate graphs.
Other features you might find useful include the ability to view GPS signal strength and get live audio cues to keep you informed on your progress. Have a read of our best Apple Watch running apps comparison to see how it fares against the competition. Don't fret Android Wear fans, there's smartwatch love for you as well. Whether you've got the Polar M or the LG Watch Sport , you can now track runs once you've got the app downloaded to your phone.
If you've got a smartwatch with built-in GPS you can leave the smartphone behind when you're out running. Runkeeper DJ has been kicked to the curb in favour of adding Spotify Running support. Instead of simply filling your session with your favourite songs, it'll pick out tracks to match your running tempo and hopefully get you covering more miles.
You need to have Spotify and Runkeeper downloaded on your phone and select Spotify in your music library to launch it. It's iOS only for now, but Runkeeper is working on bringing support to Android in the future.
Runkeeper can track your running — but also wants to coach you to get better. The new Pace Academy challenges are built to get you running faster with a series of interval workouts that are tailored to your running level and with audio coaching to guide you through. To access the new coaching modes, head to the Challenges tab and you can start getting to work.
If you've missed out on tracking a run with Runkeeper you can add it manually when you get home. In the main Activity tab just tap the icon to the right of the screen and a new, previously hidden, menu will appear with a list of sports.
Choose the right activity and key in your stats to have it added into your feed. Need some added impetus? You can not only share your runs on Facebook and Twitter, but also display your live progress so people can see how you're getting on mid-run.
Just hit Live Track when you're setting up your run and choose the correct service to have it posted to your social channels. The social aspects of running should never be overlooked, and joining Runkeeper is like having your own running club. Just head to the friends tab within the app and Runkeeper will mark those with Runkeeper installed. Alternatively, you can add those who don't, and motivate them to get their running gear on. You can check in on how your connections are doing, send likes and comments on their runs for motivation, and the app will even nudge you when they go for a run.
Hey Brent, great question and glad you stumbled onto the other article that helps answer it a bit. As you get close to the actual race, the workouts should be more in-line with the proper effort.
Of course, some hard track sessions as you get close to the race are meant to be all-out effort, so it works out either way. The second issue is your training experience and history. A lot of this just comes with more and more experience running and learning your body. Hi, I am running with the free half marathon plan under from runkeeper and I love it , however the plan recommended pace feels too slow I always end up running much faster than prescribed.
After reading this article I tried the speaking and step counting test and my steady pace and tempo pace are faster than what is in my plan.
So, my question is: Is it okay to keep running by how I feel it or should I force myself to slow it down and follow the pace in the plan? Thank you. Getting your paces right is important. Thanks for the reply Jeff. I looked on your webinar, and read a couple of articles and did some experimenting. That corresponds nicely with numbers that I got from your Long run pace calculator the Race Predictor numbers after putting in time from one of my recent workouts 8km — Do I understand it right that slow run is not the same as steady run?
Your calculator gives me the a Race prediction pace and b Long run pace. If I use the calculated pace from a my test run pace matches the above article recommendations for steady and tempo run pace, but not with b because it is slower.
So that leads me to believe that I should take the race predictor as my goal pace, is that correct? Then, what for is the Long run pace? I am thinking to adjust my pace according to what I found and keep running with the Sub half marathon plan. What do you think about that? Thanks a lot. Your email address will not be published.
Coach Jeff. As a beginner runner, training vernacular can sometimes make your head spin. Who knew running could be so complicated? Steady state or marathon pace runs Steady runs, or marathon paces runs, are a great way to build aerobic strength, which is the foundation for your best performances from 5k to the marathon. I was not convinced! I was using my ipod which has gps. All ideas welcome. Mum2run Graduate. To view profiles and participate in discussions please join or log in.
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