Running Stopwatch
About the Running Stopwatch
Runners live and die by splits, and a running stopwatch gives them without the subscription, satellite lock, or battery anxiety of a GPS watch. The premise is simple and old as the sport: know your landmarks, lap at each one, and the arithmetic of pace takes care of itself. On a track, lap every 400 meters and the split list is your workout. On roads, lap at mile or kilometer markers, painted lines, or the lamppost you always use, and the splits are honest because the distance is fixed even when GPS wobbles under trees and towers.
How to use it
- Choose fixed landmarks - track lines, mile markers, a lamppost route.
- Start the stopwatch as you cross the session start point.
- Lap at every landmark to record the split for that segment.
- For intervals, lap at both effort start and recovery start.
- Copy splits into your training log before resetting.
Good to know
The stopwatch counts while this tab is open. A slept tab can pause or jump. For a race result you may need to keep the phone unlocked in your hand.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Running Stopwatch free?
Yes. You can use it in your browser with no account and no download.
Why use this instead of a GPS watch?
Fixed-landmark splits are honest where GPS drifts, and there is no battery or subscription cost.
How do I time intervals?
Lap at each effort start and each recovery start; the list alternates work and rest segments.
Can a coach use it from the rail?
Yes. The newest split sits on top, ready to call out as the athlete passes.
How do I carry it while running?
A forearm strap or the infield grass both work; the split list stays readable either way.
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