How to Map a Walk with the MapMyWalk App on an iPhone

Last Updated: January 2, 2020

Are you an avid walker who enjoys walking so much that you'd like to track your walks? Well, with MapMyWalk on your phone, you'll be able to track these walks directly from your phone. If you don't know how to complete this task, this article can teach you.

Steps

1
Download, install and open the MapMyWalk app on your iPhone.
2
Login to your account. If you don't have an account, the app will ask you to set one up.
3
Look down at the bottom of the screen. You'll see a map.
4
Tap the "Start a Workout" button that exists.
5
Walk from location one to location two with your iPhone on you.
6
Tap the "Pause Workout" button when you are finished walking, or have to take a break for some reason. However, this will only stop the timer, and you won't be done quite yet.
7
Slide the "Slide to Finish" bar. Only drag the bar from within the starting point in the black bar.
8
Record some notes, or something to share with your MapMyWalk and/or social networking friends (such as those on Facebook). Type your notes in the "Notes" section, which, by default holds the default text "How was your workout?".
9
Slide the bars to adjust the posting to each individual social networking site MapMyWalk can post to.
10
Select the "Save Workout" to save the workout in your account, so you can refresh your mind later.

Community Q&A

Question

Where should I keep my phone while using this app?

Community Answer

Most people put in their pocket, but some people attach it to their arm with a holder that you can buy.
Question

How do I record my distance?

Brian K Manoj Varughese

Community Answer

The most accurate way to report your location is using eBird Android, which automatically records a track of your travel and the distance you covered.
Question

My MapMyWalk app won't open. What should I do?

Chris

Top Answerer

Try uninstalling the application and reinstalling it. It should fix any problems you are having.