It wouldn’t be right to call it a workout; just running provides an opportunity to leave a cluttered mind alone for a while and to enjoy communication with your body. With cooler months here, now is the time to get out of four walls and onto new routes. If you’re wanting to change up your route, or even track how far you’ve come, these route mapping apps will make your running that much better. With all of that data in hand, here are the top four apps to make your own running routes.
1. ASICS Runkeeper
Backed by ASICS, Runkeeper is one runner’s go to app for tracking workouts and setting new goals. Through the Community feature you can track your distance, pace and time, and even challenge friends! It also provides a personalised plan of training plans and challenges so you get motivated and your runs remain interesting.
2. Adidas Running
Adidas Running gives you training plans based on your level of endurance, whether you’re new to running or an experienced runner. It maps out routes for you and lets you track your distance, time and calories burned. Runners wanting to gently improve their performance and explore new areas will love it.
3. Komoot
Planning running routes on the komoot app is the ultimate app for outdoor enthusiasts. You can select from millions of user generated routes or build your own with the Planner tool. It provides detailed surface information and route recommendations no matter if you’re running, cycling or hiking.
4. Strava
Apps like Strava, which are one of the most widely used apps for runners, cyclists and other athletes are dipping into that bag of tricks. It syncs with anything and lets you track your heart rate, pace and more. Follow routes made by the Strava community or create your own, so you can find new trails or keep on top of your fitness goals.
All of these apps are on iPhone as well as Android, so there’s no excuse not to check them out. These tools will help you diversify your routes, improve your stats, and generally give you another reason to keep running.