Discussion: Google Pedometer

Google Pedometer is a geeky tool for measuring workout distance. I can see that it has been mentioned in some discussions on Attackpoint before, but it so good, I'll toss it up again, in case anyone missed it. I like to zoom into the satellite photos of the parks where I run trails.

Yeah, we tossed this subject around last October.

The message that I took away from the discussion was that there are at least three other mapping tools in addition to Gmaps:

Map My Run

Walk Jog Run

And finally USATF, which is more than a route mapping tool. It is also a repository of ranked and mapped runs all over the country, with a handy search function that enables you to find an interesting run wherever you might be.

For instance, the last time I was in Denver I heard of the Cherry Creek running path. But no one I asked knew much about it. Using the USATF website, I found a map and elevation profile of the running path within the database, printed it out, and had an nice run...far nicer than I normally have in a strange city.

one side note not even related to this but i thought that it was funny....on google maps type directions from new york to london....then look at step #24...can anybody possibly do that? lol

Ask for directions from St John's to Lisbon and you will see that it surely isn't taking the most direct route - but maybe it is taking the Gulf Stream into account!

Nice tool.
Problem: you can zoom in really well only in some places, everywhere else it's only view from very high. At least in Vilnius.

It's great to use when on travel for work or pleasure. It can help you plan ahead as well as let you measure what you've run or bicycled.