How to measure my runs?

[indigoiis]

I just use mapmyrun, look at the clock before I leave the house and when I get home. I do take a watch on long runs, but nothing fancy. Also, not for nothing but you can feel it when you're running better (or worse) than your base. Set up a few base runs in your neighborhood that you can run once a week so that you can gage improvement.

[bluebug32]

Thanks! It would be nice to know when I've run my fastest mile, etc. Winter is probably the hardest time to start running, but I'll see how long I can hang on before resorting to the trainer or cross country skiis.

I do have an iPhone, so I'll have to look into apps.

[jessmarimba]

Check out the RunKeeper app - it's free and has a gps tracking system. Even let's you start tracking, close the app, and start up some music while it jeeps paying attention.

[Kerry1976]

I use a Garmin 305 (but have used a 201 and 101) to log my runs. I am a strong supporter of RunningAhead.com. It is an amazing place to log your runs and a top-notch community of wonderful people. I can't say enough good about it. Also, there are multiple ways to log your runs (and other activities - it is limitless - i log bikes, strength, aquajogging, etc.) such as on a droid phone, etc. It also has a FB app so your FB friends can cheer you on as you work hard to reach your goals.

[Owlie]

I've been using Google Maps' distance measuring tool (or mapmywhatever, same thing) and a watch to map my...well, I can't really call them runs...brisk walks.

[Susan]

I use Cyclemeter on my iPhone, it can log runs too. You get the total time, average speed per mile, total miles, and can look up your runing (biking)route on google maps.
If you use it every time, you can also see how often you run per month etc.
I like it

If you want to I can PM you a link to one of my runs so you can see how this looks like.

[bluebug32]

Thanks so much for the wonderful recommendations (exactly why I love TE so much!). I tried the RunKeeper app. and I really like it so far. Still investigating the others. Thanks again!