I have been a runner since college. First casually, and then in my 20’s I became more competitive, running in 5Ks, 10Ks and even a half marathon here or there. I am a different person than I was when I started running, and a lot has changed in the science of running since then as well. Training remains basically the same (stretching, running, eating right, pushing yourself to set and meet goals) but the technology behind the training is much more advanced now. We didn’t have smart phones when I was in college, and it goes without saying that we didn’t have apps to help with exercise. Today there are a wide variety of apps that can chart my course, keep track of statistics, and push us to meet and then set new goals. It can be difficult to sort through all the options so I have listed a few of my favorites, and why I think they are better than the others. Read more
