FREE STUFF

This week will have a theme, all things running.  So kicking off with today's post......

Well less so free stuff, and more so free app.  So in the continuing theme of helping people keep/stay on their new years resolutions.  Today's post is about a free running app all the way through January from a company that also wants to get you off the couch and onto your two feet and moving quickly. 

What is the runkeeper app?
Runkeeper is an app that allows you to track all sorts of info about a walk/run using your phones GPS and this will give you info that would normally come from a dedicated system such as a running watch or running chip (Nike+). It will also map your run so you can show people where you went.  It also has the ability for you to add on a heart rate monitor to see how bagged your run is making you.  Some highlight features from the comapny's pitch for you to get the app.
- Maps integration (seeing where you went)
-Activity Sharing
-Music/iPod Integration
-Audio Cues
-Interval Workouts
-Target pace
-Splits

What is runkeeper?
Well along with the app, the company has an online portal that will allow you sync all that info you just got from your run and put it onto there.  This allows you to go back and check out all of your past runs how fast you've done them.  You can also put in other activities like cycling, skiing, rowing etc.  This allows you to put in info even if you're doing it indoors. 


So why is it so awesome that it's free?
Well normally this app is going to run you 10 bucks to buy, but because it's January and everybody loves to have new years resolutions to get fit, they've made it free.  Unfortunately it's only available on Android and iPhone.  So head on over and grab your copy today for iPhone or for Android.

Happy Runnings Guys