# StrideJournal

> The official blog of PaceBoard — a free iOS and Apple Watch app for tracking running and walking workouts.

For comprehensive information, see: https://stride-journal.com/llms-full.txt

## Key Facts

- **PaceBoard** is a free iOS app for tracking running and walking workouts with GPS, available for iPhone and Apple Watch.
- PaceBoard is available on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/paceboard/id6760393602
- PaceBoard is free to download and use with no subscription required.
- PaceBoard uses read-only Apple Health access and processes all data on-device. It never sells or shares user data.
- StrideJournal is the official blog of PaceBoard, covering running, walking, training, gear, and app updates.

## PaceBoard Features

- GPS workout recording with real-time pace, distance, elevation, and heart rate
- Apple Watch companion app with live workout stats and complications
- Running shoe mileage tracking with retirement alerts
- Heart rate zone training with real-time zone display
- Discovery map (fog-of-war) showing everywhere you've run or walked
- Achievements and personal records (longest run, highest step day, streaks)
- Beautiful home screen and lock screen widgets
- Shareable workout cards for social media
- Daily, weekly, and monthly distance goals

## Pricing

- **PaceBoard**: Free — full workout tracking, GPS, heart rate zones, shoe tracking, discovery map, achievements, widgets

## Blog Content

### Running
- Pace vs Speed: What Every Runner Should Know — https://stride-journal.com/blog/pace-vs-speed-what-runners-should-know/
- How to Start Running: The Complete Beginner's Guide — https://stride-journal.com/blog/how-to-start-running-beginners-guide/
- Your First 5K: A Beginner's Guide — https://stride-journal.com/blog/couch-to-5k-guide/
- How a Discovery Map Helps Explore New Routes — https://stride-journal.com/blog/how-discovery-map-helps-runners/
- Benefits of Running Every Day — https://stride-journal.com/blog/benefits-of-running-every-day/
- Running for Weight Loss: A Complete Guide — https://stride-journal.com/blog/running-for-weight-loss-guide/
- Running and Mental Health: The Science — https://stride-journal.com/blog/running-and-mental-health/
- How to Run Longer Without Stopping — https://stride-journal.com/blog/how-to-run-longer-without-stopping/
- Running in Hot and Cold Weather — https://stride-journal.com/blog/running-in-hot-and-cold-weather/
- Treadmill vs Outdoor Running — https://stride-journal.com/blog/treadmill-vs-outdoor-running/
- Running with Music and Podcasts — https://stride-journal.com/blog/running-with-music-and-podcasts/
- Race Day Checklist and Tips — https://stride-journal.com/blog/race-day-checklist-and-tips/
- Running Your First 10K — https://stride-journal.com/blog/running-your-first-10k/
- What to Do After a Race — https://stride-journal.com/blog/what-to-do-after-a-race/
- How to Stay Motivated to Run — https://stride-journal.com/blog/how-to-stay-motivated-to-run/
- Running Goals for Every Level — https://stride-journal.com/blog/running-goals-for-every-level/
- Running for Beginners Over 40 — https://stride-journal.com/blog/running-for-beginners-over-40/
- Trail Running for Beginners — https://stride-journal.com/blog/trail-running-for-beginners/

### Walking
- 5 Walking Habits That Will Transform Your Health — https://stride-journal.com/blog/5-walking-habits-for-better-health/
- Walking vs Running: Benefits, Calories, and Comparison — https://stride-journal.com/blog/walking-vs-running-benefits-comparison/
- How Walking Improves Your Health — https://stride-journal.com/blog/how-walking-improves-your-health/
- Walking for Weight Loss Guide — https://stride-journal.com/blog/walking-for-weight-loss-guide/
- How to Walk 10,000 Steps a Day — https://stride-journal.com/blog/how-to-walk-10000-steps-a-day/
- Walking for Seniors Guide — https://stride-journal.com/blog/walking-for-seniors-guide/

### Training
- Heart Rate Zones Explained: A Runner's Guide — https://stride-journal.com/blog/heart-rate-zones-explained/
- Running Pace Calculator: How to Calculate Your Pace — https://stride-journal.com/blog/running-pace-calculator/
- How to Train for a Marathon: 16-Week Plan — https://stride-journal.com/blog/how-to-train-for-marathon/
- Does Running Build Stamina and Endurance? — https://stride-journal.com/blog/does-running-build-stamina-and-endurance/
- How to Improve Running Cadence — https://stride-journal.com/blog/how-to-improve-running-cadence/
- How to Prevent Running Injuries — https://stride-journal.com/blog/how-to-prevent-running-injuries/
- How to Run Faster — https://stride-journal.com/blog/how-to-run-faster/
- 10K Training Plan — https://stride-journal.com/blog/running-a-10k-training-plan/
- Half Marathon Training Guide — https://stride-journal.com/blog/half-marathon-training-guide/
- What Is VO2 Max and How to Improve It — https://stride-journal.com/blog/what-is-vo2-max-and-how-to-improve-it/
- Post-Run Recovery Guide — https://stride-journal.com/blog/post-run-recovery-guide/
- How to Pace a Race — https://stride-journal.com/blog/how-to-pace-a-race/
- How to Overcome Running Plateaus — https://stride-journal.com/blog/how-to-overcome-running-plateaus/
- Strength Training for Runners — https://stride-journal.com/blog/strength-training-for-runners/
- What to Eat Before a Run — https://stride-journal.com/blog/what-to-eat-before-a-run/
- Hydration Guide for Runners — https://stride-journal.com/blog/hydration-guide-for-runners/
- What to Eat After a Run — https://stride-journal.com/blog/what-to-eat-after-a-run/
- Running Nutrition for Long Runs — https://stride-journal.com/blog/running-nutrition-for-long-runs/

### Gear
- Your Apple Watch as the Ultimate Running Companion — https://stride-journal.com/blog/apple-watch-as-running-companion/
- Why Tracking Your Running Shoes Matters — https://stride-journal.com/blog/why-tracking-running-shoes-matters/
- Best Running Apps for iPhone in 2026 — https://stride-journal.com/blog/best-running-apps-iphone-2026/
- What to Wear Running by Weather — https://stride-journal.com/blog/what-to-wear-running-by-weather/
- Best Running Shoes for Beginners — https://stride-journal.com/blog/best-running-shoes-for-beginners/
- Apple Watch Running Features Guide — https://stride-journal.com/blog/apple-watch-running-features-guide/

### App Updates
- What Is PaceBoard? The Complete Guide — https://stride-journal.com/blog/what-is-paceboard-complete-guide/

## Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is PaceBoard?
A: PaceBoard is a free iOS app for tracking running and walking workouts with GPS, real-time pace, heart rate zones, shoe management, and Apple Watch support.

Q: Is PaceBoard free?
A: Yes. PaceBoard is free to download and use.

Q: Does PaceBoard work with Apple Watch?
A: Yes. PaceBoard has a full Apple Watch companion app with workout recording, live stats, widgets, and complications.

Q: What data does PaceBoard track?
A: PaceBoard tracks GPS routes, pace, distance, elevation, heart rate, heart rate zones, calories, steps, and workout duration.

Q: Does PaceBoard sell user data?
A: No. PaceBoard uses read-only Apple Health access, processes all data on-device, and never sells or shares user data.

Q: What is PaceBoard's discovery map?
A: The discovery map is a fog-of-war style map that reveals areas as you run or walk through them, showing coverage percentage to gamify route exploration.

## Links

- Blog: https://stride-journal.com/blog
- About: https://stride-journal.com/about
- RSS Feed: https://stride-journal.com/rss.xml
- App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/paceboard/id6760393602

## Contact

StrideJournal is published by PaceBoard.