#runmeter

I feel really proud of myself. I'm following the runmeter program, so it was half running/half walking, but that was enough for a start.

What I didn't like is the fact that even though I left the house at only 5h30, it was as dark as in the middle of the night. So, I was running alone on the dark and it felt like I was in the first 5 minutes of a supernatural episode.

Today I just wanted to go running and have a good time. I've been doing Body For Life, which is really making me exhausted, so I knew I wasn't going to be able to do a 5k till probably Monday. So, what I did was run 3k in one direction on the trail, then walk 2k back. For the last 1K, I decided to run as fast as I could for that K. My average time per kilometer is about 7:20 when I'm trying to go far. On this speed kilometer I was able to pull 6:20, but I was very tired when it was over! All in all, it was a LOT of fun going faster and I can't wait till I can do that speed all the time!

The 3k I tracked with Endomondo, which worked pretty well. On the 1k speed run I used Nike+. Both apps work about the same, Nike+ seems to have more features. However, one big disadvantage for me is that the website doesn't work on my iPad since it's littered with Flash. Come on Nike, get with the times! Flash is dead!!!

    Spring is right around the corner! Time to get in shape? Here are our top 3 favorite fitness apps to get you motivated:


      Strava Run is a clean and simple app that packs a lot of motivation! Just set up an account, push the play button and start running! For each new run, the app tracks your time, distance and pace. When you’re done, your results are saved to your feed... and added to your profile stats. The app’s “segments” feature helps motivate you by checking out running routes created by other app users. Check out how well they did, and then challenge yourself to do better. Strava also has a version of this app for cyclists. For a free app, you surely can’t go wrong with Strava Run.

     Runmeter, Cyclemeter and Walkmeter are by the same developer and do the same thing. So pick your poison! When you’re ready for a workout, create a route and choose an activity. What’s great is that you can totally customize the stopwatch feature. By default, it tracks the basics like your time, distance and pace... but you can swap these out to track something else while you’re on the move, like elevation, fastest pace, heart-rate and more! We should mention to track heart rate, you’ll need to purchase the ‘Wahoo Fitness A.N.T. Plus System”. The app also maps you’re routes and logs your workouts on the built-in calendar. Tap an entry to view all your stats, maps and graphs. for 3 bucks RunMeter, CycleMeter and WalkMeter have alot to offer someone determined to get in shape.