RunKeeper Training Assistant Now Free

MacRumors · Oct 20, 2008, 05:43 AM

We previously mentioned RunKeeper [App Store], a GPS-based training assistant for the iPhone.

Quote:

RunKeeper uses the built-in GPS in the new 3G iPhone to enable runners, cyclists, hikers, skiers, walkers, etc. to track their outdoor fitness activities and promote good health.

Some of the data we enable you to track:
- duration
- distance
- pace
- speed
- total rise
- altitude versus speed
- path traveled on a map

Originally priced at $9.99, the company has dropped to price to Free in an effort to build their community. It's not clear how long the app will stay at the Free price, so now's your chance if you have any interest in this app.

Article Link: RunKeeper Training Assistant Now Free

Rybold · Oct 20, 2008, 06:36 AM

Awesome!
I wonder if they will also make one for bicycling, or even one I for in my car to display my progress on a graph, showing ups and downs in speed, instead of just having an overall average.

Nice App !

txplorer · Oct 20, 2008, 04:06 PM

I do like the app. The idea is really great. Unfortunately, the GPS in the iPhone is not ready for prime time. After 1/2 hour, I noticed the GPS never locked on my location. It also consumed 1/2 my battery life. Is this available for the Blackberry??

happydude · Oct 20, 2008, 04:18 PM

hey, now that it is free, i'll give it a try. reading the reviews with the gps not able to track at the speed humans (normal humans anyway) run, i didn't want to plop down $10 for it. i'll give it a whirl on my run tomorrow.

though my other objection is that i'm not a fan of running with my iphone. it's too bulky. that's why i have a nano!

blorenz · Oct 20, 2008, 09:25 PM

works great for me....can i have my 10 bucks back?

bl

levitynyc · Oct 21, 2008, 01:30 AM

Works great for me. I've had it about a month. They recently added altitude.
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I went hiking in a state park for 3 hours and it mapped the trail almost perfectly

twoodcc · Oct 21, 2008, 11:22 AM

wow, i better jump on this i guess

Oct 20, 2008, 04:06 PM	#3
txplorer macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2008	Nice Idea but... I do like the app. The idea is really great. Unfortunately, the GPS in the iPhone is not ready for prime time. After 1/2 hour, I noticed the GPS never locked on my location. It also consumed 1/2 my battery life. Is this available for the Blackberry??

Oct 20, 2008, 04:18 PM	#4
happydude macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: a country with a new sense of hope	hey, now that it is free, i'll give it a try. reading the reviews with the gps not able to track at the speed humans (normal humans anyway) run, i didn't want to plop down $10 for it. i'll give it a whirl on my run tomorrow. though my other objection is that i'm not a fan of running with my iphone. it's too bulky. that's why i have a nano! __________________ hi

Oct 21, 2008, 11:22 AM	#7
twoodcc macrumors 603 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Right side of wrong	wow, i better jump on this i guess __________________ tville pump Smarter than the average bear

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Oct 20, 2008, 06:36 AM	#2
Rybold macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: California, USA	Awesome! I wonder if they will also make one for bicycling, or even one I for in my car to display my progress on a graph, showing ups and downs in speed, instead of just having an overall average. Nice App !

Oct 20, 2008, 09:25 PM	#5
blorenz macrumors newbie Join Date: Apr 2008	works great for me....can i have my 10 bucks back? bl

Oct 21, 2008, 01:30 AM	#6
levitynyc macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2006	Works great for me. I've had it about a month. They recently added altitude. ' I went hiking in a state park for 3 hours and it mapped the trail almost perfectly