Runners, cyclists, triathletes and walkers now have another reason to take their Verizon Wireless phones with them when they work out, thanks to the availability of BiM Active from Bones in Motion on certain Get It Now-enabled phones and the Runner's World RunTracker. A wireless training resource, Runner's World RunTracker enables runners to track and store their workouts -- including mileage, split times, caloric burn, elevation changes and other information -- as well as to share running route information from cities around the country, all with the push of a button on their wireless phones.

With BiM Active, Verizon Wireless customers can track their workout routines and push their stamina to the limits using its GPS tracking technology to continuously monitor their speed, distance, calories burned, pace and route. Plus, Verizon Wireless customers already carrying their Chocolate to listen to V CAST Music can use BiM Active simultaneously, allowing them to track their progress while exercising to their favorite workout songs without interruption - all on a single device.

BiM Active was developed specifically with outdoor enthusiasts in mind and lets customers set workout goals, measure how far they have gone and how fast and receive feedback through sound alerts without any calibration. Once the workout is complete, customers can upload their activity to their own personal BiM Active online account at bimactive.com where they can view their activity history, workout analysis and blog with other members of the BiM Active online community. Over time, customers can build a detailed personal training history and share their activities with friends, training partners and find recommended routes from other athletes who use BiM Active.

In addition, the Runner's World RunTracker, can wirelessly capture and store workout and route information from registered runners around the country using GPS-enabled cell phones powered by the BiM Active application, which can also enable users to listen to music over the same device that tracks their workout in real- time.

BiM Active is available on select Get It Now-enabled phones, including the Samsung SCH-a930 and SCH-a990, LG Chocolate (VX8500), Motorola V325, RAZR V3c and RAZR V3m. Customers can download BiM Active to their phones from the Sports category of the getGOING shopping aisle of the Get It Now virtual store for $9.99 monthly access or $1.99 for 24-hour use purchase.

via engadgetmobile