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How to create a goal

 

How To Create A Goal

With Runkeeper, you can create a goal on your mobile device through the Runkeeper App or on the Runkeeper Website!

Setting up a Goal on iPhone 

  1. Head to your Me Tab
  2. Click “+” next to Goals
  3. You have the option to set up your own goal, or we can help you set a goal!
  4. If you choose to set your own goal, select the goal type that you would like to set up
  5. Enter your goal details
    1. If you pick a Time Frame for the the goal, the goal will count applicable activities from the start of the selected Time Frame (ex: the beginning of the week, month or year)
    2. If you do not pick a Time Frame for the goal, the goal will start counting applicable activities from the time the goal is created.
  6. Select the button "Set Goal" and get moving!

You will see an activity type with a strikethrough if you already have a goal in progress with that exact activity and goal type. You can only have one goal of each activity and goal type at once (for example, you cannot have two total distance running goals of 50km and 100km at the same time).

Navigating Multiple Goals on iPhone

  1. Head to your Me Tab
  2. Scroll through your Goals, if you have multiple
  3. Click the “+” to add more Goals

Goal Insights - Only Available to Runkeeper Go Users

Under Goal Insights, you'll be able to see advanced insights into your goal progress. Using your current data, Runkeeper can inform you if you are on pace to reach your goal or if you should adjust! If you have multiple goals, just swipe and you can see insights for each goal!

Setting up a Goal on Android

  1. Head over to the Me Tab
  2. Click on the “+” next to Goals
  3. select the goal type that you would like to set up
  4. Enter your goal details
    1. If you pick a Time Frame for the the goal, the goal will count applicable activities from the start of the selected Time Frame (ex: the beginning of the week, month or year)
    2. If you do not pick a Time Frame for the goal, the goal will start counting applicable activities from the time the goal is created.
  5. Select the button "Set Goal" and get moving!

Navigating Multiple Goals on Android

  1. Head to your Me Tab
  2. Scroll through your Goals, if you have multiple
  3. Click the “+” to add more Goals

Setting up a Goal on the Web

  1. Login to your account and click on the 'Me' tab at the top which will bring you to your Runkeeper Dashboard
  2. Click the green 'Add New Goal' button. If you do not see it there, click the right arrow until the goal button appears
  3. Select the type of Goal you would like to set 
  4. Select the type of Activity for your goal
  5. Set your 'Start Date' and 'End Date' and any other information necessary for that Goal Type
  6. Click Next and review your Goal information
  7. Press the green 'Done' button in the bottom right corner 

 

*Have more questions? Connect with our support team at support@runkeeper.com!