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best way (device/app) to record walking

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notanothercheesesandwich · 03/01/2024 13:34

I am planning a long challenge walk this year that I will need to do in sections (it is over 600 miles). What do you think the best way is to record it? I have a fitbit versa 3 but not sure what I could link it to. I have used map my walk in the past on my phone which is good. I quite like the Strava style report my running friends share as it also shows the elevations (my walk will be very hilly so I would like to share my pain with my sponsors!). TIA

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AuntieStella · 03/01/2024 19:52

If you like Strava, then link it to Strava!

Especially as your friends have it, so they can see what you're up to (remember to set your security to "followers only"). I have the basic, free Strava; there is also paid Premium which will give you lots more data to examine. Ant you can record your activities as either walk or hike (but do have a browse through the list of sports they recognise as they're a lot and there might be other stuff you want to record.

Another one that does similar is Runkeeper

Or you could get a Garmin, and get lots of data to examine on the (totally free) Garmin Connect app. The watches might do more than you need them to though! But some have a built in map function which might be handy - you can link it to route plotting apps like Gaia - but remember to take a back up map in case all your tech dies!

lljkk · 04/01/2024 19:36

Fitbit can link to Strava automatically.

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