Strava for iOS and Android: Gold Medal App or a Bust?
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As a daily runner, I use mobile tech to track my exercise so I can learn more about what training methods are working compared with those that aren’t. Strava is the mobile application I’m currently testing: The free software was first available for iOS and more recently was launched for Android phones. How well does it work?
Overall, the Strava app is great for mapping your running routes through the GPS in your mobile phone. I have found the GPS to be very accurate and quick to get a satellite signal. During a run, however, the information available to you is somewhat limited. You get the elapsed time, distance, and average pace, which are great, but they’re the bare minimum, if you use iOS or Android.