Something different!
It’s funny to think back a couple of decades to when some of us started running, and the tech was non-existent. If we made it three laps around th park with a hangover, we’d class it as a good run. We had no idea how far we’d actually run, of course, unless we drove the route afterwards keeping an eye on the mile-ometer on the dash. We had no idea of pace either; we were just happy if we got back in time for Brookside.
APP ZealMatch
|| A run tracker, route mapper, music app and a podcast app are the bare essentials but there are so many other useful widgets out there ||
FREE|Android & iPhone|zealmatch.com
The last 20 years or so have seen such crazy advances in run gear that we’re now entering what can feel like overload. Our phones are our life-support machines and the deal-breaker for most items of run clothing can often come down to pocket position and size. And that’s all well and good, because phones are great for women runners in terms of safety and it’s now unthinkable to go out without one.
A dating app for runners? Well, it stands to reason… we’re all a little bit obsessed so why not hook up with someone who’s equally under the spell. All you have to do is sign up with Zeal, selecting your favourite sport as you do so. The app will then match you with someone with similar interests and then it’s up to the two of you to run into the sunset together. Or, if you’re not sure, at least you’ll be able to beat a hasty retreat if you have your trainers on!
However, with that phone comes the app overload. The health and fitness market is huge and there seems to be an app for everything. As runners, we’d argue that a run tracker, a route mapper, a music app and a podcast app are the bare essentials, but there are so many other useful widgets out there; ones that guide you through your very first run, ones that know your whereabouts down to the nearest three metres, those that track your menstrual cycle and energy levels, those that log your food intake and those that offer home workouts and cross training videos.
Let us take you on a tour of the stars of the small screen.
APP Zombies, Run!
Beginner
FREE, with premium paid option|Android & iPhone| zombiesrungame.com
Need a kick up the bum to keep you running? Ever wondered if you could actually run for your life? Then this app is for you! Zombies, Run! gives you a mission at the start of your run and keeps you updated through your headphones as you go.
APP Start 2 Run with Jenni Falconer
If Zombies appear, you’ll be instructed to run. Not only is being chased by zombies a sure fire way to get your heartrate up, the game follows a great storyline which is sure to keep you entertained.
FREE|Android & iPhone|start2run.app/en
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