5 Reasons to Use a Running App

9/4/2023

Why use a running app? Because it’s a fun, easy way to store info about your runs! The number one question I get asked about running is, “What app do you use?”

I used to answer, “Runtastic”, but since Adidas took over that app, it is now called Adidas Running. I love it mostly because it tracks my runs, which is just one reason to use a running app. Here are 5 reasons to use a running app, along with a recommendation for each one.

Running Apps with Training Plans

One reason runners like to use a running app is to have access to training plans or running workouts. A running app with this feature allows you to train for an upcoming race or to mix up your workout regimen without having to search all over the internet for new ideas.

One good running app that offers training plans is Runna. With the Writers Who Run App, you’ll get access to training plans AND running workouts. Join the waitlist today.

Running Apps for Training Plans: Runna and Writers Who Run.

Running Apps to Track Your Runs

Another reason to use a running app to help you track your runs. When I was training for my first marathon, I wrote every training run down in a notebook: the distance, time, pace, speed, and consistency. Nowadays, most apps can even track where you run with GPS. Strava is a great app to get if tracking your runs is your most important reason for using a running app.

The Writers Who Run App tracks runs a little differently by tracking your consistency to help you create a solid running habit. Join the waitlist to find out when the Writers Who Run app will be available.

Running Apps for Tracking Your Runs: Strava and Writers Who Run.

Running Apps that Offer Community

While most runners may like to run solo and revel in the mental detox and physical refreshment that running offers, many runners also like to run with others. That’s a major draw for why people join a running club. Personally, I love running races simply for the community aspect, even if it’s just for a couple hours. With an app, the community aspect can be presented in different ways: contests, challenges, social media shares, or chat features.

If community is what you need from a running app, then definitely check out Nike Running Club. Another good one to look out for is the Writers Who Run App, which will include challenges and chat features. To get first dibs on joining the inaugural community, join the waitlist.

Running Apps that Offer Community: Nike Running Club and Writers Who Run.

Running Apps that Have Map Building

If you love building out your own maps, I get it. Especially if you’re training for a marathon. It’s important to have a route ready to run with all the right distances. I’ve never used an app for building a running map for myself, unless you count Google Maps or the Maps on my iPhone. So if you’re looking for that feature, I’ve got you covered. Check out Map My Run by Under Armour.

While the Writers Who Run App will likely not offer map building for runs, it will offer a different kind of map building for writers. So join the waitlist if you want to know more about the Jumpstart Your Novel 30-Day Challenge aspect of the Writers Who Run App.

Apps that Offer Map Building: Map My Run by Under Armour (for runners) and Writers Who Run (for writers).

Running Apps for Route Planning

If you’re the kind of runner who likes to know exactly where you’re going and the distance of each route ahead of time, then a running app that will help you find or plan your routes will probably be the most important feature in a running app for you. A good app to try? Runkeeper.

Running Apps for Finding or Planning Routes: Runkeeper

In review, there are 5 main features runners look for in a running app:

Access to training plans and running workouts
Ability to track your runs
Community aspect
Map building features
Finding or planning routes

And the Writers Who Run App checks off 4 of those features for a running app, in some form or another. Join the waitlist today.

Keep writing, keep running.

XO,
Christie :)