Sunny, Cold, and my First Time Running on Snow
One of the biggest challenges I've faced with my running is being able to find run-friendly routes that are easily measured. A few weeks back I did a quick Google query for mapping/measuring running routes and it returned mapmyrun.com, a Google Maps mashup for anyone wanting to map and measure a route.
The site also provides the ability to save/edit your routes, review and comment on other users routes, export routes to a GPS, map elevation change, and a multitude of other features that I've yet to explore.
On Sunday, after mapping my route, I got down to business. Despite having to run the first and last couple of miles in the snow, I was able to get in my miles on a new route without having to run laps on my usual circuit.
Although, I often complain about the shortcomings of various technologies, this is actually one of those times when I feel that technology has fulfilled it's original promise of making our lives easier.
Grove/Reservation 9-Mile Run Route [Link]
