Although more than a few runners track their progress through apps like RunKeeper, it's doubtful that many of them like reaching for their smartphones just to check their pace. Thanks to an updated ...

Last month smartphone running app RunKeeper crossed the 2 million download mark, FitnessKeeper's co-founder Michael Sheeley told MobiHealthNews in a recent interview. "That makes us the number one ...

In a few short years, fitness has become so much more than just recording how many calories you burn or how many miles you run. There are mobile apps and standalone gadgets that'll monitor your heart ...

Popular runner’s app RunKeeper Pro lets iPhone and Android users track their times, see how far they’ve run, show routes on a map, establish customized workouts, and more. Last month the developers ...

Running can be a lonely endeavor without a running mate to push you further. But what if you knew you had a live audience? RunKeeper, which offers an iPhone app that lets you track your distance, time ...

It's easy to find running apps that offer goals — it's harder to find one that inspires you to run in the first place. RunKeeper wants to be that motivator, and it just overhauled the training section ...

With a lower price, 3G radio, and GPS, this smart phone is in a class by itself. RunKeeper Pro ($10) is a Nike+ app that works with your iPhone. It tracks your runs using the iPhone’s GPS radio, and ...

Boston-based Runkeeper has laid off 30 percent of its workforce, as the company re-dedicates itself to creating digital fitness projects specifically for runners, a reorientation that also includes a ...

No word on how they'll make up for the revenue, though advertising or extra server-side features is always a safe bet (they do have more advanced training programs you can pay for). But being able to ...

One of the most popular iPhone fitness apps has a whole new look and some interesting new amenities. But is RunKeeper still the best run manager? Rick Broida is the author of numerous books and ...

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