Walking

[DIDO.1 22,844]

I've always been a walker, always walked everywhere as we didn't have a car growing up so it was natural to just use my feet. But these days I drive most places as like everyone we struggle to find the time for everything what with kids and work.

So I'm going to attempt a good long distance walk, see how far I can get. What I'm looking for is some sort of app that will measure how far I've walked. Does something like that exist? It must do!? Something I can download to my phone, press start as I set off, stop when I finish.... and see how far I've gone, perhaps average walking speed and stuff?

[mC HULL 13,048]

3 minutes ago, DIDO.1 said:

I've always been a walker, always walked everywhere as we didn't have a car growing up so it was natural to just use my feet. But these days I drive most places as like everyone we struggle to find the time for everything what with kids and work.

So I'm going to attempt a good long distance walk, see how far I can get. What I'm looking for is some sort of app that will measure how far I've walked. Does something like that exist? It must do!? Something I can download to my phone, press start as I set off, stop when I finish.... and see how far I've gone, perhaps average walking speed and stuff?

app i use is called fitness mate on your app store

[mackem 26,941]

I use StepsApp but there's probably better newer apps. 

[MH1 1,878]

Strava does all the average timing etc I think 

[DIDO.1 22,844]

I'll have a look. 

[NEWKID 27,239]

26 minutes ago, mC HULL said:

app i use is called fitness mate on your app store

I think yours is faulty mate lol

[mC HULL 13,048]

over 40k in last 4 days with a 3 and one not 2 year old so a good bit been kid on the shoulders lol and phone been left a lot on charge aswell so be more like 50k 

i make stiffs little walk up the hills in africa look like a walk in the park lol 

[oxo 457]

Komoot is pretty good.

[YOKEL 2,277]

 

Yokel 

[pesky1972 5,321]

Strava for me but there are loads. Looking forward to doing a lot more walking now the lighter nights are here.

[Bush Rummager 4,760]

Yes, I'd recommend Strava. I've been using it for years but they've took away a lot of the features that made it good inorder to get people pay the subscription fees and get access to the all the features again! I was all free back in the day when it first came out!!

I've just had a dig around at my biking and running stats that are recorded on the app. Interesting.. I've never seen them listed like that before!!

My running stuff. Never really been a runner!

My biking stats! Never really been a biker either but some half decent numbers I'd say..

[the monkey 339]

I use strava

[THE STIFFMEISTER 16,102]

2 hours ago, mC HULL said:

over 40k in last 4 days with a 3 and one not 2 year old so a good bit been kid on the shoulders lol and phone been left a lot on charge aswell so be more like 50k 

i make stiffs little walk up the hills in africa look like a walk in the park 

imagine the embarrassment of cutting around on a kids holiday smoking weed . 
 

I’ve got second hand cringe for you !! 

[mC HULL 13,048]

10 minutes ago, THE STIFFMEISTER said:

imagine the embarrassment of cutting around on a kids holiday smoking weed . 
 

I’ve got second hand cringe for you !! 

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[chartpolski 24,133]

I may be old and not up to speed , (pardon the pun), but why would you need an app to go for a good walk ? 
I fancy walking from Wallsend to Carlisle along the Roman Wall route, but I wouldn’t need an app to do it. Maybe an ordnance survey map, or just a compass and a watch.

Or even just look at the sun and head west !  LOL !

Cheers.