Final and
immediate boarding call… I repeat… Final and immediate boarding call. Grab your
sneakers, headphones, and cell, and you’re ready for the run of a lifetime.
For those of
you who are just starting to read my posts, my prior blog focused in on super exciting
exercise classes in Ann Arbor. But because I totally get the whole
“independence” ordeal that our parents keep mentioning (sucks to be a senior),
I have dedicated this blog to outdoor running; the most affordable of workout
methods.
People always
ask me, how are you motivated to run outside in Ann Arbor? Aren’t you bored of
passing the Michigan theatre and Amers on every run? And the answer is yes, I
do, and that would bore me too. But recently, I’ve found the best way to keep
on moving: Mapmyrun.
That’s right.
This app will save your life. But seriously…I can thank this app for saving me
from running into the wilderness that we call Michigan too many times. Mapmyrun
has many benefits that will help you maximize your running experience.
Sponsored by Under Armour, one of Mapmyrun’s best abilities includes it’s database
of past runner routes. In other words, should you want to change up the scenery,
you have the ability to click in on anyone’s past routes (mileage listed), and
wallah! A new running route is on your way.
I also love
Mapmyrun because of its automated messages. When you’re trying to sprint 2
miles, it’s often difficult to look down on your phone and check how fast you
need to sprint to beat your time. With Mapmyrun, the application will shout out
(over your music) the distance you’ve traveled, the time it’s taken to travel
that far, and the average speed you’ve run at (if you’ve run more than 1 mile).
Whether
you’re trying to beat your speed, or ready for a new view, Mapmyrun is the app
for you. Download it in the Apple store for free and get ready to up your miles
(I hope that the recency effect
applies, so that you remember to download the application if nothing else!)
(Babin/Harris, p148). Now, are you ready for takeoff?
PS: Yes, I am
trying to persuade you to run,
changing your attitudes about running to make running appear more favorable
(Babin/Harris, p138).
Read Tom’s Guide to learn more about the
benefits of this application, and learn about other similar applications that
might appeal to you:
