{"id":43443,"date":"2015-09-15T07:15:17","date_gmt":"2015-09-15T11:15:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=43443"},"modified":"2021-11-01T16:23:35","modified_gmt":"2021-11-01T20:23:35","slug":"best-running-apps-every-runner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/tech\/best-running-apps-every-runner\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Running Apps for Marathoners, Skeptics and Everyone in Between"},"content":{"rendered":"

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You\u2019ve seen your friends bragging about their runs all over social media \u2014 from \u201cI just crushed a 3.00 mi run\u201d tweets to your pal\u2019s #seenonmyrun selfie \u2014 and we don\u2019t blame you for wanting to join the party. After all, if you didn\u2019t post it, did it really <\/em>happen? But you can\u2019t get a cool share in unless you\u2019re using one of those slick running apps. (Especially if you don\u2019t want to shell out for a fancy watch<\/a> just yet.) And let\u2019s not forget these apps\u2019 real function: making you a better runner. But with so many options available, it\u2019s easy to end up using one that\u2019s seriously subpar. So we downloaded \u2018em all \u2014 so you don\u2019t have to! \u2014 and found the eight best for lightning-fast sprinters, total beginners and everyone in between.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> Why Apps Might Be Just as Good as Wearables for Tracking Steps<\/a><\/p>\n

Great Running Apps for Every Type of Runner
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\"iSmoothRun
Photo: iSmoothRun<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

1.\u00a0iSmoothRun<\/a><\/strong>
\nBest for:<\/em><\/strong> Interval lovers
\n<\/em>Have a need for speed? Then you\u2019ll love iSmoothRun, which allows you to set custom intervals<\/a> prior to lacing up. Preset your 400-meter repeats; it\u2019ll also account for those much-needed rest breaks. Can\u2019t remember why that one run last week didn\u2019t go so well? iSmoothRun\u2019s weather-logging feature adds in notes on temperature and humidity to jog your memory (sorry, we had to) so you\u2019ll know that high humidity could be to blame. ($4.99; iOS<\/a>)<\/p>\n

\"Strava
Photo: Strava<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2.\u00a0Strava
\n<\/a><\/strong>Best for: <\/em><\/strong>Weekend warriors
\n<\/em>If teamwork is your thing (thrown in with a little healthy competition<\/a>, of course), Strava is the app for you. Use one of over 50 compatible GPS devices \u2014 like your Garmin or your Timex \u2014 to upload your data, then compare it with your friends\u2019 routes and paces. (You know, so you can identify which pals you\u2019re going to pick off at your next half-marathon<\/a>.) This app will even help you find local races, city running guides and running clubs. You\u2019ll never have to run alone again! (Free; iOS<\/a>, Android<\/a>)<\/p>\n

\"Map
Photo: MapMyRun<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

3.\u00a0MapMyRun
\n<\/a><\/strong>Best for:<\/em><\/strong> Discovering new routes
\n<\/em>The same site you know and love for, well, mapping your run, also has a reliable companion app for when you\u2019re on the move. Every single route you\u2019ve mapped will sync up to your smartphone, so you won\u2019t forget the whereabouts of that hilly five-miler you ran on family vacation last year. Training for a race? You can also use their MapMyRun Trainer app<\/a> to find training plans for races of distances between 5K and a 50K. (Free; iOS<\/a>, Android<\/a>)<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>13 Awesome Podcasts to Get You Through a Long Run<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Runkeeper
Photo: RunKeeper<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

4.<\/strong>\u00a0RunKeeper<\/a>
\nBest for:<\/em><\/strong> Runners with rhythm
\n<\/em>What\u2019s a run without good tunes keeping you pumped up<\/a>, right? And that\u2019s the coolest feature of Runkeeper: its ability to seamlessly sync your pace up to your music. Specifically, the app\u2019s \u201cDJ\u201d analyzes the music on your phone, detecting each song\u2019s mood and tempo, then plays a track that matches up with your speed. If you tend to over-obsess about your pace, set RunKeeper to \u201cstopwatch mode\u201d and it\u2019ll solely display time elapsed \u2014 but don\u2019t worry, distance is still recorded, too. (Free; iOS<\/a>, Android<\/a>)<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> 7 Killer Playlists to Get You Through Any Workout<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Nike
Photo: Nike<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

5.\u00a0Nike+ Running
\n<\/a><\/strong>Best for: <\/em><\/strong>Bragging rights
\n<\/em>Consider this baby the OG of running apps. Released in 2006 and originally dubbed Nike+iPod, this DailyBurn staff-favorite has gone through four iterations, adding in cool features over the years like virtual coaching, an in-app camera for instant running pics and post-workout motivation from top Nike athletes like Alyson Felix. Was today the day you ran your #fastestmile, or logged your longest run? Earn some serious social media cred by sharing your feats (including a customized map of your route) instantly with your friends on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. (Free; iOS<\/a>, Android<\/a>)<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>50 Running Resources for Speed, Strength and Nutrition<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Endomondo
Photo: Endomondo<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

6.<\/strong>\u00a0Endomondo<\/a>
\nBest for:<\/em><\/strong> Helping you go the extra mile
\n<\/em>If you\u2019re looking for a push to help you meet your goals, download Endomondo, stat. Its commitment feature will serve as a virtual accountability partner, gently reminding you via push notification to get those runs in for the week. And for six extra bucks a month, the app\u2019s premium version provides a specific training plan designed around how you\u2019ve been pacing on recent runs. Oh, and it can also show you the amount of hamburgers you burn off from every run \u2014 certainly a metric we can get behind. (Free; iOS<\/a>, Android<\/a>)<\/p>\n

\"Fuel
Photo: Fuel My Run<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

7.\u00a0Fuel My Run
\n<\/a><\/strong>Best for:<\/em> <\/strong>Avoiding the dreaded wall<\/em>
\n<\/strong>If running a half-marathon<\/a> or full marathon<\/a> is in your future, you\u2019re going to need to learn how to start fueling on the run<\/a>. Yes, that means ingesting those weird foil packets of gel. But if you\u2019re unsure of when to start taking down your energy chews or gels, this app will remind you when exactly to eat, swallow and repeat. And just like that, you pushed right through the wall. Take that, mile 21. ($1.99; iOS<\/a>)<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> The Easiest 5K and 10K Training Plan Ever (Walking, Allowed)<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Couch
Photo: Couch to 5K<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

8.\u00a0Couch to 5K<\/a><\/strong>
\nBest for: <\/em><\/strong>Undiscovered athletes
\n<\/em>It\u2019s totally cool if running\u2019s new to you, and Couch to 5K ensures you can tackle a 3.1-mile race in just nine weeks. Clear 30 minutes a day, three days a week and you\u2019ll be toeing that start line ready, physically prepped and mentally stoked. Throughout each workout, the app cues your run and walk intervals while the virtual trainer will whisper sweet motivational tips into your earbuds<\/a>. Optional social badges help you share your successes along the road to your first race. ($1.99; iOS<\/a>, Android<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Did we miss an app you love? Sound off in the comments below!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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