iMore Running Group?

[eyecrispy]

I like Strava but am ok with whatever.

 

[James Falconer]

Really torn on what to do here. I'm really digging just using the built-in workout app! (suppose I'm not hardcore enough yet) lol

 

[GioLogist]

Really torn on what to do here. I'm really digging just using the built-in workout app! (suppose I'm not hardcore enough yet) lol

do you even lift, bro?

 

[southpawmedic]

Well I suppose would could have sub-groups. Those that use certain apps..or..why don't we share with the built in app.

 

[James Falconer]

I think sharing with the built-in app is the way to go unless any objections.

 

[John Yester]

Up for it. But I have a series 1 so would have to manage it with an app rather then watch

 

[southpawmedic]

Sounds good to me

 

[James Falconer]

Ok, I'm still an Apple Watch newb lol - how do we add everyone?

 

[John Yester]

Add via Apple ID of each user.

 

[wesee]

I'd be in.
Does it need to be the Apple ID of each person or just an email that's associated with the ID?

 

[James Falconer]

@wesee - Got your PM. I'll add you, let's see what happens

 

[wesee]

It worked.
So it does not have to be your Apple ID, just an email associated with your account.
I figure I'll make a contact group of people from the iMore Forums who add me.

Anyone else who wants in, can PM an email address to those you want to connect with.

 

[SamNatale]

I've been following the thread, but maybe not close enough. What would the group share?

 

[southpawmedic]

I have more than one watch on my apple ID

 

[wesee]

James is the first person I have been able to share Apple Watch activity with.

The Watch activity sharing seems to use iMessage to allow you to message each other. It also allows you to see each other's activity rings, and sends notifications upon completion of a workout, likely goals too. I haven't noticed anything else.

It looks like you can give someone any of the contact info from Settings, Messages, Send And Receive. I used one of the email addresses other than my ID.
I would assume the phone number would work too, if you want to give it out.

 

[wesee]

If you use two watches doesn't it auto swap the info, and sync?

 

[tcuprof]

If you use two watches doesn't it auto swap the info, and sync?

Yes it does.

 

[wesee]

Because the messaging to the people you share watch activity with is iMessage, It would be easy to create a group iMessage called The iMore Running Group with all of us in there.

 

[southpawmedic]

I mean my family member has a watch as well but on the same ID. I'd have to use my cell number. If you guys want to PM me, I'll be more than happy to join the group

 

[indyfsufan]

I would be up for this. I like to see where I stack up with other people. Also makes me work harder at it and that can only be a good thing