A Marathon Runner’s View of Endomondo
ink’s own Media Research Manager, Kelsey Barry, uses Endomondo to help her through the Boston Marathon.
Ask anyone about their exercise habits and they’ll most likely groan and say they are non-existent or severely lacking. Several studies show that most people would like to be more physically active than they are today. So why aren’t they? The answer is simple: motivation.
As someone who was recently training for a half marathon, I can definitely attest to that. It can be a bear to push and motivate yourself to get going when you’re facing a long run alone. This is why the Endomondo Sports Tracker has become my go-to app for running. It’s a new and easier way to stay active, while having fun all at the same time!
Endomondo is an application for your GPS-enabled Smartphone that allows you to work out while getting feedback so you know exactly how well you are performing. It’s like having your own personal trainer with you every step of the way!
Endomondo uses GPS to track your run, bike ride or any other distance-based sport, as well as calculate mileage and speed. With this high tech application, you can even view the most played songs that you listen to while working out and make the ultimate playlist.
Endomondo even allows friends to send personal messages of motivation while you are exercising. This is a particularly interesting characteristic because, as an athlete myself, I know how important it is to have optimistic friends cheering me on during athletic events or races.
Tattletech Note: Go Kelsey!! We look forward to cheering for you on Marathon Monday!
