Do you record your runs on your mobile?
August 3, 2009 by Jayvee Fernandez
Filed under Accessories
As the Nike+ iPod kit became a staple among running circles, it became apparent that a market was to be made out of accelerometer and a piece of software that could measure your giant strides.
I’ve tried a couple of dedicated hardware for running such as the Nike+ iPod kits and the solo running watch pictured above, but lately I’ve come across friends who have ditched the iPod solution and have gone running with their phones. Apart from having your phone nearby (and thus becoming distracted from your workout), the benefit of running with your phone is precisely the convenience of having all your information in one device. If you’re running a Nokia, you probably have the Sport Tracker app installed. Other brands such as LG and Sony Ericsson have their own proprietary running applications. So yeah, if your phone supports Java, Symbian, or Windows Mobile, there’s always an app ready for you.
I’ve found mixed reactions though with accelerometer-based recordings and AGPS. Can anyone share which is more accurate based on their experience? For me, I prefer the consistency of an accelerometer.
[photo by author]
