http://www.walkjogrun.net/
WalkJogRun.net (WJR) is a free and easy way to create and
share exercise routes online. It is a tool that provides users with the ability
to find statistics about their personal distance travelled, pace, and calories
burned while doing activities such as walking, jogging, running or cycling. WJR
will also provide the elevation changes of the terrain on any particular route.
This elevation template gives insight as to the difficulty of a specific route
or trail. The rationale for this particular application is to develop an online
community of individuals who share similar exercise interests.
The WJR application is also available to use on your
smartphone. The website offers an iPhone application to enable users to consult
and update their accounts. Training plans are available for individuals of many
levels and expertise. Beginners can specify they want a 5km run burning 450
calories, or experts can choose a marathon route. Where there are many web and
iPhone applications that allow users to track time and distance of a run, WJR
allows users to see routes created and used by others. This is useful for
finding a new and exciting route around home or stimulating trails while on
vacation.
Additional application projects available on WJR include the
creation of groups, the ability to save routes, and an interactive weblog.
Groups can be created to share routes and trails with others such as the
Chicago Endurance Sports Running Group. This group posts city routes of varying
length and difficulty for people to try and work up to.
There is also a weblog where people can find running events
and share outdoor experiences. WJR allows you to connect with Facebook and
Twitter accounts, buy merchandise, and register events you’re involved in online
for publicity. It is an online route mapping site with unlimited potential!
Jaclyn Anderson
Emily Harason
Emily Haughton
Tom Rose
Deb Russell
