Guides, tips, and updates for timing your runners.
Run Lap Tap can now go live. Families watch positions and finishes update on a web link as you record, and other teachers join with a code to time from their own phones — all into one official result. Here's exactly how it works.
Standing at a State Little Athletics cross country, watching chip timing at scale, and asking: how close can a phone get? Here's how Run Lap Tap brings pro-style timing to teachers and club organisers.
Cross country team scoring explained for coaches and volunteers — how the top-5 scoring system works, what displacers do, and how to get accurate finish places at a school meet using just an iPhone.
A personal story from the finish line: timing a cross country race with Run Lap Tap, one tap per runner, with the results ready before she'd caught her breath.
Running a big school race with one phone is slow. Here's how to time hundreds of runners across multiple iPhones or iPads — whether you're using your own devices or your colleagues'.
Everything you need to organise a successful school fun run — from choosing a route and timing laps to collecting results and keeping it fun for every student.
Looking for a free race timing app? We compare the top 5 options for PE teachers and coaches — features, limits, and when to upgrade.
Learn how NFC wristbands work for school race timing, cross country, and athletics carnivals — and whether they're worth it for your event.
Comparing chip timing, manual clipboards, and app-based timing for school events and running clubs — costs, accuracy, and what actually works for most PE teachers.
An honest comparison of three popular timing apps for schools, coaches, and running clubs. Features, pricing, and which one fits your use case best.
A practical, step-by-step guide to running a school athletics carnival — from scheduling and logistics to timing, results, and the tools that make it all manageable.
QR wristbands let you scan runners at the finish line instead of squinting at bib numbers. Here's how they work, where to get them, and why they're the smartest upgrade for school race timing.
Professional chip timing systems cost thousands. Here's how to run an accurate, well-organised cross country event using just phones and a timing app — from setup to results.
Everything you need to start and sustain a school running club — from logistics and scheduling to motivation, tracking progress, and keeping students coming back every week.
Running doesn't have to be laps and misery. Here are 5 practical strategies that transform running from the most dreaded PE activity into something students actually look forward to.
PE has a data problem. While every other subject tracks student progress digitally, PE teachers are still using clipboards and tally marks. Here's how to modernise your approach.
The beep test and timed runs both measure cardiovascular fitness — but they test different things and suit different students. Here's how to choose the right one for your PE program.
Timing multiple runners with a single stopwatch is a nightmare. Here are 4 methods that actually work — from low-tech to app-based — so you can capture accurate splits for every runner.
A practical guide to running fitness tests in PE — from choosing the right tests and organising stations to recording results efficiently and using data to improve your program.
Step-by-step guide for timing mass-start cross country events using bib numbers, QR codes, or NFC wristbands.
How PE teachers can use Run Lap Tap to time laps, track student fitness, and motivate with achievement badges.
A quick guide to setting up your first event, adding runners, and recording times with Run Lap Tap on iPhone or iPad.