With the today’s latest apps, your smartphone can actually transform the way you think of training and fitness. Check out some of the best ones out there.

MapMyRun
A free app, MapMyRun members can highlight their runs or bookmark and follow previously logged routes, while the app records all the normal stats. Throughout your run, a computerized voice helps you stay up to date on your progress which avoids the need to check your phone. The website lets users upload data from other GPS devices so if you have a watch, this can be made helpful.
Website: www.mapmyrun.com

Micoach
Another free app, Micoach is an Adidas fitness app that uses real-time voice coaching to speak you during several different workouts. Once you select the voice you prefer, you can then select a workout that fits with your chosen training goal. This also includes a shoe tracker which messages you when you require new trainers.
Website: Micoach.adidas.com

Nike + 
Nike + is a free app that includes everything you would expect from a running app, but with some amazing add-ons and easy-to-use functionality. This app checks your time, distance, calories burned, and pace; all which can be automatically uploaded to nikeplus.com. The latest version has improved interface and includes social media interaction to enable post-run friend tagging.
Website: Nikeplus.nike.com

Runkeeper
One of the most popular free fitness apps available, this presents many race related fitness goals to choose from, from 5k to a full marathon, with coaching coming through your headphones. Runkeeper can be synchronized with any Bluetooth heart rate monitor to move your training to the maximum level.
Website: 11runkeeper.com