Does anyone know of any good run tracking apps that allow for varying run/rest interval periods?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 22:35:12 -0500

I'm trying to find a good running app for my iPhone that will allow me to program varying run/rest intervals periods within a single workout. I hate fiddling around during the middle of my workout and I would like something that I can program ahead of time. I have a Garmin GPS running watch somewhere, but it's several years old and I don't know if it has the functionality.

Response by Sgt Ramon Tejeda made Dec 11 at 2016 10:45 PM

Sgt Ramon Tejeda — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 22:45:42 -0500

Nike + is my favorite, been usinit for about 6-7 years and works great. The new upgrade is a bit strange but I like nonetheless

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 12 at 2016 2:01 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 02:01:45 -0500

I used the S-Health app on my phone. It starts out very slow then picks up as you maintain a certain pace. These are not like 30 second intervals , it is more like running 3 or 4 minutes at a pace with steady increases in speed. Hope this helps.

Response by Maj Marty Hogan made Dec 12 at 2016 8:43 AM

Maj Marty Hogan — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 08:43:37 -0500

Garmin has a 220 now that will auto stop if you stop. Map my Run is am app that will pull your pace and display all that stats at the end. You can infer when you are walking etc. Garmin has a coach option that I never use and I believe the app can be preprogrammed as well. I hate the size of the phone and I use my watch. I interval training on a track or the treadmill so it is not something I use the phone for or my watch. Not sure of this helps or not. Let me know if you have more specific questions and will see what I can dig up.

Response by Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 12 at 2016 10:36 AM

Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 10:36:17 -0500

I use Runkeeper, it's pretty cool. You can set it by miles or time and various intervals. Plus, the app is free.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 12 at 2016 1:28 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 13:28:23 -0500

Endomondo is good. I do know it has a "training for" function. i.e.: I want to train for a 5k run in 2 months and I am a couch potato. It will give me a training schedule to get me prepped. First few days may be walk 10 minutes, job 1 minute, etc.

Endomondo basic is free. The interval training is part of the pro (paid for) upgrade.

I even used it with a blue tooth heart monitor to track my effort when in the gym and not moving any distances.

https://www.endomondo.com/

Endomondo

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 12 at 2016 6:27 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 18:27:24 -0500

Nike + mapmyride

Response by SPC(P) Cody Patterson made Dec 17 at 2016 9:19 PM

SPC(P) Cody Patterson — Sat, 17 Dec 2016 21:19:54 -0500

There was a neat app I used to use called Zombie Run. It kept track of your speed and would tell a small story while you ran. There'd be certain parts where the zombies or bad guys with guns would "chase" you and you'd have to run faster and what not, followed by periods of downtime. Pretty interesting app. Only downside is some of the stories required you to pay for them.