Fitness Apps

A reader asked what fitness apps I use. I know of a number out there and I've downloaded a couple in the few years. The ones I tried were mileage tracker and exercise journals. For me, none really met my needs, so I have deleted them all. I found some buggy, but mostly I find it far easier to use the same 15 year old method of logging exercise activity, notes, miles, and so forth in a daily calendar.

I purchase a (paper) calendar each year solely for the purpose to record The Streak. I don't keep any other information like the weather or meals for the day, though I do see the benefit of that practice. My notes are quick, easy and reliable.

I realize I’m set in my ways and the world is changing around me. I hate I can’t offer any experiential advice, but I do encourage folks to find apps that fit in with your lifestyle. Use whatever it takes to keep you engaged and interested in running and exercise.  If I have a change of norms and move to an app for regular use, I’ll be sure to write about it.

Use apps if they help, but whatever you do, run.

Tom