RunKeeper Training Aid

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RunKeeper is an awesome fitness tool I discovered through Twitter a while back.  RunKeeper allows you to keep track of your fitness goals by recording your running activity, in addition to stats such as your weight and calories burned.  Using Google maps, RunKeeper tracks the routes you take and if you're like most people and frequently run the same route, you can store your frequent routes for easy updating after your run.



Another cool feature is you can sign up for races, and using RunKeeper you'll be able to tell if you're on-track to compete at the level you would like.  There are also Fitness Classes you can sign up for. Basically these are specific plans that will help you achieve a goal.  For example, several of the classes focus on getting you from a beginner level to running a 5k.  The Class guides you through routines that will get you into top shape in the most effective way and least amount of time.

You can also set up a "Street Team" of friends, and together you help keep each other in check.  When you post a new activity, your Street Team sees it and can comment or give you encouragement.

Like most programs today, there are mobile RunKeeper Apps available for iPhone and Android phones.  This is a super convenient way to update your run on the go.

All of this is available for FREE with a basic RunKeeper account. You can also sign up for RunKeeper Elite for $4.99 a month.  Elite features live activity broadcasting and advanced fitness tracking reports not available with the basic account.

The biggest advantage I see to RunKeeper is for people who sometimes struggle with motivation to get out and run.  We've all been there, but the StreetTeam aspect provided by RunKeeper gives you a little positive peer pressure which will help get you going.

So if you're serious about your running and would like a great way to stay on track, check out RunKeeper.com.  And if you're already signed up, you might as well add me to your Street Team. Here's a link to my profile: http://runkeeper.com/user/adambrister/profile

There is no off season.

Adam

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