I love technology, but I notice we now have a slew of gadgets that replace real experiences. You can now play guitar without actually playing guitar , go kayaking without water or a boat , or run the Newton Hills without leaving the house.

The latest in this string of virtual experiences is Sociercise , an app that allows you to race against other people in distant lands, whether you or they are on the road or on a treadmill.

Race against other Sociercise users in real time, in different locations! Start a friendly competition, turning any workout into an impromptu race. Or compete against celebrities, sports figures, or your own personal bests. Live feedback tells you who is in the lead, and when the race is over share the results on social media.

Yes, you can now destroy Oprah and then taunt her on Facebook! But who cares about that? According to the promotional video , the most important feature is that the only people who will want to race with you are hot chicks!

They should have incorporated this somehow into the app. You should be able to program what your opponent looks like and what he/she is wearing. Otherwise you’re stuck with racing Mini Me or some equally unpalatable partner.