The Top 10 Everything of 2009

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8. RunKeeper

RunKeeper 
It feels a little Big Brother, but RunKeeper tracks all of your outdoor fitness activities by locking into GPS-enabled iPhones

It feels a little like Big Brother, but in a good way. The RunKeeper app tracks your outdoor runs using your GPS-enabled iPhone. It calculates calories burned, distance traveled, duration, pace and altitude and even traces your path on a map. All your workouts are stored over time, so you can monitor your progress and identify areas for improvement. The app also has built-in iPod controls, so you don't have to exit the app to shuffle through your playlist. If you're not the outdoors type and prefer slogging away on a treadmill, RunKeeper will still track your fitness stats.

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