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Calculating miles

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luke-t 02 Oct 2013
Hi, im training to join the marines and basically need to calculate how quick I can run a mile. whats the best route finder online to plan a route? I could reset the clock on my car and plan a 3 mile run this way but i dont really want to be sticking to main roads. thanks
 The New NickB 02 Oct 2013
In reply to luke-t:

If you have a smart phone use an app such as MapMyRun. The actual test is on a treadmill, so practice that as well, but just run regularly and a mix of distances.
 The Potato 02 Oct 2013
In reply to luke-t: I use good run guide, you can either map on road or footpaths, and tell it to 'follow roads' or not.
 Run_Ross_Run 02 Oct 2013
In reply to luke-t:
Google earth. Simple.
In reply to luke-t:

Runkeeper on your phone it'll track your run with GPS and report your pace.
 Rubbishy 02 Oct 2013
In reply to luke-t:

Map my Run is best.

I think there is an I Phone app that you can download which works on GPS.

Be careful in your conversions, a Cabbagehead mile is only three twelfty of a Para mile.....
 NMN 02 Oct 2013
In reply to luke-t:

gmap-pedometer
In reply to luke-t: Try the Map My Route function on UKHillwalking http://www.ukhillwalking.com/logbook/adddiary.html
 MikeSP 04 Oct 2013
In reply to luke-t: OS Map + piece of string/paper. Will improve your nav skill as well.
aultguish 04 Oct 2013
In reply to dapoy:
Fully agreed

and fully agreed with John Rushby :-D
 Stone Idle 04 Oct 2013
In reply to luke-t: Your local athletics track probably has a reasonably accurately measured mile or three?
 JayPee630 04 Oct 2013
In reply to luke-t:

Best way is to find a local 400m track.
luke-t 11 Oct 2013
In reply to luke-t: Thanks everyone, I have been using map my run.I am finding it ok. Just got to get out of bed early enough to run before work.
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