Rpaul:
I use http://www.mapmyrun.com/ to estimate distances. I have found it be really accurate. In addition, if you use an Ipod nano, the Nike+ sensor (when properly calibrated) appears to also be quite accurate.
-J

rpaul, I don’t have any experience with pedometers, but I have been using a Forerunner (Garmin) for about 3 years now to track my mileage and log my routes. It’s been pretty handy and has saved me twice when I’ve been lost.

Hey fellow runners, I run outside in the fresh air. The problem is knowing how far I run each time. If I run my normal route I know how far it is as I drove it in my car to find out. But if I deviate from that route I have no idea how far I run. Has anyone had experience with Pedometers? Are they very accurate?

My account (using MyOpenID) works fine. However, one of my friends tried to sign up today and just got an error 500