Running Season

Well, since I have pages for all of my other hobbies, I thought I might add a page for my running hobby. I've been running more and more lately, and I've been using more technology along with my increased running habits. One of the greatest finds I made was an app for my Android Phone called Google Tracks. Google Tracks will record the distance, time, and map of my run. I can then upload all of this information to Google Maps, where I can then share it with anyone I want.

I enjoy running because it allows me the chance to challenge myself and time to think. While I'm running I don't have to worry about anything but where to make the next turn and how to keep myself motivated so that I don't stop. It's a huge boost for my ego when I complete a four mile run. So I run with my music in my ears, and just relax my mind for a little while. Giving myself this chance to slow down and deal with simpler issues makes me more certain of my abilities to deal with the things that are really weighing me down. On top of all of that, the endorphins kick in during the run and I feel really productive for the rest of the day, allowing me to get a lot of work done.

As I mentioned, I can share my running maps through Google, and I'd like to use this page to do so. I think I'll keep the most current map up, as well as a table with links to all of the previous maps below it.

Most Recent Map: April 18, 2011

Previous Maps:

• May 5, 2011
• April 27, 2011
• April 20, 2011
• April 18, 2011
• April 11, 2011