So, things have been crazy here in RunKeeper land. We got some nice coverage on CNET last night, which has generated an influx of interest from potential users, partners, well wishers, and even a couple of job offers (http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10001129-1.html). They did spell RunKeeper wrong (Run Keeper), but we are very appreciative of their support and will certainly take the broad publicity.
Meanwhile, I have been doing so much testing, my legs are ready to fall off. When Apple decided not to allow beta testing before launching applications in the app store, they must not have taken into account what that decision means to the builder of a GPS fitness tracking application! But the good news is that we have tested the application all different ways, and we feel good that it is ready for our version one release. So much so that we hit the button to publish it last night!
We (and my tired legs) are excited to get all of you using RunKeeper so we can show off what we have built and begin incorporating your feedback so we can continually refine the product! Our goal (with your help, of course) is to enable the iPhone (initially, and then other devices as well) to bring GPS fitness-tracking to the masses! If you are someone who has been thinking about buying a GPS watch, or you have wanted one but couldn’t justify the $2-300 dollars, and you own a 3G iPhone, then RunKeeper is your answer! No more $300 Garmin, no more $30 Nike Sportkit, just use RunKeeper, which you will be able to download from the online app store for $9.99 USD as soon as the app is approved.
Stay tuned, it is only a matter of time before RunKeeper is available! We will keep you informed.
Jason