App review: Runkeeper

Want to get running but finding it hard to get off the couch and hit the streets? With the
proliferation of running apps now available, it’s never been easier. Whether you want to see
how long you’ve been running or which route you’ve taken, there’s an app to motivate you
through every mile.

Runkeeper is one of the best apps to start your running program. The app is designed to
show you various things: show a satellite picture with the route you’ve taken, how long you
ran, etc. Runkeeper not only offers this app for free, it also gives you notifications to motivate
you to keep on running every day and get to your goal.

The app is easy to use and focuses on regular cues to motivate you, helped by an
encouraging layout, which makes it even nicer to keep yourself going. As well as enabling
you to listen to music while you run, this app also allows you to take breaks, so you can just
tap the pause button on the screen en sit down for a while, to get your breath back and start
again when you’re ready.

While it won’t do the running for you, this technology can help you move from the couch to
the finishing line. If you’re a beginner in need of extra encouragement, this is the perfect
choice for you