Best Apps for Runners in 2021
Thanks to technology tracking your exercise and health have been a little easier. At the touch of a button, you can see the distance you have run and sometimes even your heart rate. There are so many running apps to choose from, but all of them are special in their way. Let’s take a look at the best running apps for runners in 2021.
This app has been one of the most popular running apps over the years. Runkeeper has tons of features and is easy to use for just about anyone. No matter if you’re a beginner running or very experienced, Runkeeper has something for you. You are able to use the apps GPS to track your distance, pace, and overall time. One neat thing about Runkeeper is that it provides pre-created routes for all runners to try.
If you’re a new runner, then this app can help you reach your goals. People constantly share stories on how this app helped them move from being couch potatoes to running across finish lines. C25K 5K Trainer provides users with three weekly workouts and keeps track your progress. The workouts start as a mix of walking and running and slowly begin to move into strictly running as you build stamina. If you’re someone who needs motivation, then this is the app for you!
Runners can be very competitive even outside of races which is why there is Strava. This app lets users compare their times to other users in their community. You can even have friends and family join to keep track of each other and motivate them. There is also a unique feature that allows you to share your location with three people while you are running. If you want to set up a group challenge with your friends, use Strava as a way to keep each other accountable and moving.
Brought to you by Under Armour, MapMyRun was initially created as an app to measure your running routes, but more recently, it’s offered more features. Within the app, you can track your runs and find paths that people in your local community follow. MapMyRun also provides a feedback feature that pushes you to improve your performance time after time.
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