In 2007, Jason Jacobs was training for a marathon. He wanted something that more than was offered by the Nike app for running so he created his own.
RunKeeper was launched in 2008 and was one of the first 200 apps offered on the Apple App Store.
RunKeeper is a GPS fitness app that allows runners to track their time, distance, speed, and other running information as well as chat with other runners.
In 2016, RunKeeper was acquired by running shoe manufacturer Asics for $85 million.
RunKeeper is always listed in review sites as one of the best running apps on the market.
The app is free but a premium version is offered that allows users to create race training plans and more.
RunKeeper maintains a corporate office in Boston, Massachusetts.
In 2007, Jason Jacobs was training for a marathon. He wanted something that more than was offered by the Nike app for running so he created his own.
RunKeeper was launched in 2008 and was one of the first 200 apps offered on the Apple App Store.
RunKeeper is a GPS fitness app that allows runners to track their time, distance, speed, and other running information as well as chat with other runners.
History
In 2016, RunKeeper was acquired by running shoe manufacturer Asics for $85 million.
RunKeeper is always listed in review sites as one of the best running apps on the market.
The app is free but a premium version is offered that allows users to create race training plans and more.
RunKeeper maintains a corporate office in Boston, Massachusetts.
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