Hitting the pavement with running apps! Does it sound familiar to you? Many people share their running experiences on Twitter or Facebook.
Are you still thinking why you should take part in those communities? Training, even for a marathon, may be more fun when sharing it with others.
Since some of you may not yet be very familiar with apps in general, I will first start with some background information on those so-called apps.
Feel free to skip the first paragraph if you are already accustomed to using apps for your smartphone.
What Are Apps?
Apps are programs you can download and install on your smartphone. You can find thousands of them in an app store. Often you can get them for free, but sometimes you have to pay a small amount for downloading them. Usually less than 10 dollars.
Apple’s iPhone App Store is popular for its large number of free and cheap apps. Do you have an Android or Blackberry? No worries, you can find some useful apps in their stores as well.
Apps For Running
Most Running Apps use the GPS function of your phone. When you activate the app, it will pinpoint your location. The app can log your route, distance, speed and number of calories used.
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You know what the great thing is? After you finished your training run, you can upload the data. Let’s say you do this for the coming three months. It will definitely give useful feedback on your performance.
It is easy to share your sport activities with friends, since most apps can automatically communicate with Twitter and Facebook.
Disadvantages Of Running Apps
Does it sound too good to be true? Unfortunately there are some disadvantages as well.
It doesn’t matter whether you use the GPS function for running or driving. In both cases the battery energy will be used faster.
Take your time to find a special cover. So that you can carry your phone on your arm during your training runs.
To end with a positive comment, it’s worth mentioning the extra functions of a smartphone in comparison to a GPS handheld.
Making phone calls, sending pictures, listening music. Your smartphone will be your best friend! Are you still not convinced? Learn more about the best practices of using a running log.
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