I know I've gotten a few IC people on the bandwagon over at endomondo.com, and my opinion is that it beats out some things we've used in the past like BuddyRunner, etc - the people who have tried it seem to agree. Also supports non-cardio activities, like weightlifting. :thrax:
Figured it was time to make an official IC team:
http://www.endomondo.com/team/334612Don't forget to install the free app on iPhone, Droid and BlackBerry - but if you don't have a phone, the site makes it easy to enter your workouts by tracing on a Google Map, etc.
I'll make a challenge for some fun when a few people get in the team. Join up and let the forums know!! :thumbup:
PS - some people say that the BlackBerry app is hard to install from the site sometimes. The endomondo blackberry app can be found in a few places, since it's free, but this one seems to work consistently:
http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/7593 0 •
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Now I just need a smart phone.
:) You can enter workouts in manually, even trace your route on a Google map if you don't know the distance. Just keep track of your time.
There's literally no reason why you can't start exercising and use the site. Right. Now. :D
Really? In THAT case I guess I'll sign myself up
I'm a convert from BuddyRunner. BR borked out about six months ago and it hasn't functioned the same since. The developers seem to have abandoned it, or they are ignoring the changing face of Android.
I've only used Endomondo a handful of times, but this app is fantastic. Knowing that TT is on the other side and seeing his workouts post onto my feed makes me train harder. I'm competitive in spirit, and even though there is no real reason for me to do so, just seeing him work out requires me to work out harder. I simply have to best him. This competitive nature pushed me to run harder and further when I was back in Orange, CA. What a phenomenal tool.
Speaking of which, my lack of activity recently is due to SIGGRAPH, then moving to the Bay area. I'm living out of a suitcase and I don't have any running shoes, things are weird at the moment.
But I'll be back soon, TT. I'LL BE BACK. AND NOT EVEN YOUR MULTIPLE DAILY WALKS WILL SAVE YOU.
Endomondo got me to start running in June 2010 after seeing them profiled in a magazine at the haircutter - last time I ran was on Varsity track, June 1997.
It's a really cool program/site. It's nice to actually be able to jot down your work-out routine in a social environment :thumbup:thumbup
And, I just signed up. Just got some new running shoes too. Been doing a lap around my hood that is a bit over 2 miles, lots of hills and in the middle there is a bit through a school with a bunch of stairs to climb. Its a fun route.
It's also got an area for weight training. Check it out, worse comes to worse you won't like it but I doubt that :P
works on GPS :)
edit: oh neat, it actually works. Can't edit my first post tho :(
*can't get the site to send the BB app to the phone*?
Try the link I posted in my first post here, downloading the Endomondo app from BB App World seems to be more reliable than having the site deliver a link to your phone via text message.