For the last couple years I’ve been using Mapmyrun.com to create maps of my running routes. This has been particularly helpful when traveling because where I typically have no idea how far I’ve run. Mapmyrun is a pretty good website, but a few things have always annoyed me. 
Problems with Map My Run
First, there are too many annoying pop-up ads that get in the way when trying to map a route. Second, the software moves slow and maps take too long to create.
I know these problems might be solved by joining their premium service but the truth is, it’s just not worth it to me. I often run the same routes so paying to create more maps as infrequently as I need to do it makes no sense. It also makes no sense that I have to pay them and they get the benefit of my mapping work for their system.
These annoyances have kept me open to other possibilities.
Walk Jog Run.net
Enter Walkjogrun.net, a website I was recently introduced to at the Hot Chocolate 15K running expo. This site does everything Mapmyrun does, but with less annoying ads and a smoother software interface. I created my first run here. It is my standard 3 mile run I call the Courtland Loop.
In addition, Walkjogrun keeps a database of routes so you can see other routes near your location. I just discovered that there is a park near my house that is exactly 3 miles around. That would make a good joggling path one of these days.
One other feature that is interesting is a Route Elevation feature. It isn’t too useful in my city (Chicago is super flat) but when traveling, it could be helpful.
There are a couple of features that I hope they add. For example, you should be able to create a Home address location so you don’t have to always type in your starting location. Mapmyrun does this and I like it. Also, they should have a search function so I can look up routes based on a keyword location.
Net Step
I’ve seen enough on Walk Jog Run that encourages me to switch. The only thing I really wish they had is a way to convert all the runs that I’ve already done on Map My Run to Walk Jog Run. That would make my conversion complete.
Do you use a system for tracking your running routes? What is it?
For the last couple years I’ve been using Mapmyrun.com to create maps of my running routes. This has been particularly helpful when traveling because where I typically have no idea how far I’ve run. Mapmyrun is a pretty good website, but a few things have always annoyed me.
Problems with Map My Run
First, there are too many annoying pop-up ads that get in the way when trying to map a route. Second, the software moves slow and maps take too long to create.
I know these problems might be solved by joining their premium service but the truth is, it’s just not worth it to me. I often run the same routes so paying to create more maps as infrequently as I need to do it makes no sense. It also makes no sense that I have to pay them and they get the benefit of my mapping work for their system.
These annoyances have kept me open to other possibilities.
Walk Jog Run.net
Enter Walkjogrun.net, a website I was recently introduced to at the Hot Chocolate 15K running expo. This site does everything Mapmyrun does, but with less annoying ads and a smoother software interface. I created my first run here. It is my standard 3 mile run I call the Courtland Loop.
In addition, Walkjogrun keeps a database of routes so you can see other routes near your location. I just discovered that there is a park near my house that is exactly 3 miles around. That would make a good joggling path one of these days.
One other feature that is interesting is a Route Elevation feature. It isn’t too useful in my city (Chicago is super flat) but when traveling, it could be helpful.
There are a couple of features that I hope they add. For example, you should be able to create a Home address location so you don’t have to always type in your starting location. Mapmyrun does this and I like it. Also, they should have a search function so I can look up routes based on a keyword location.
Net Step
I’ve seen enough on Walk Jog Run that encourages me to switch. The only thing I really wish they had is a way to convert all the runs that I’ve already done on Map My Run to Walk Jog Run. That would make my conversion complete.
Do you use a system for tracking your running routes? What is it?