[quote name='otter']I tried when I first got mine, and I had the same issues. On the fitbit forums, I found that most people suggest you use the webpage and log the Activity with the start time, your distance and duration and it will correctly convert it to steps and sync back to the fitbit. I use mapmyrun.com , and a stop watch to check my pace.
You might be happier with one of the gps running watches like Garmin, or maybe one of the the Nike plus systems.[/QUOTE]
I have a Polaris I got a few years ago when I first started running. It works great and is very accurate, but I was hoping for something I could wear all the time. (the polaris has a chest strap for heart rate and isn't meant for anything but running) I've given up on getting the fitbit to recognize me running. It is pretty accurate with steps at least, I'd say within 2-3 percent. Nonetheless, I am pretty disappointed with it. I don't want to have to log my entries manually(I was already doing that on myfitnesspal and don't need a fitbit to do that). The fitbit is OK for a casual user, but I would not recommend it for a runner or cyclist. I've looked info the fuelband and that doesn't seem very good either for an active person because it doesn't even have the ability to separately track an activity. The jawbone up, which I had, is actually the most promising If they can fix it so it doesn't break within a weak. I would really like something I can wear all the time, I don't think it exists yet for an active user. Hopefully it i will be coming soon.