For some people, running is a deeply enjoyable activity; for others, it's a nuisance. But at NeoTeo, we've got both groups in mind, and we're bringing you the five free tools for running. We'll talk about smartphone apps that will give you a push to get out there or make your session more professional.
Runtastic
Runtastic is a very good running app; it comes with several features and a large community passionate about sports. With the community, you can interact and share the distance covered, your times, and the calories you burned in your session, among plenty of other information. The utility works with almost all music players, so you can listen to music while you're on the move. Runtastic is a free app available for Android, iOS, and Windows Phone devices.
Zombies, Run! 5k Training
If you're not in the mood to go running, Zombies, Run! 5k Training recreates a zombie story so that in 8 weeks you can run 5 kilometers and avoid becoming one of the undead. Who wouldn't run if zombies were chasing them? That's exactly what the app does. Besides creating this fictional world, it offers you very professional services like 25 sessions tailored to you. Zombies, Run! 5k Training is a free app available for Android and iOS devices.
Sport Tracker
With the app, you can share your routes, achievements, statistics, or ask your friends for new routes. Sport Tracker is not only a great social network for your physical activities; it also monitors your heart rate with its Bluetooth heart rate monitor (sold separately) and provides you with all the information you need about your activity via voice. Sport Tracker is a free app available for Android, iOS, and Windows Phone devices.
miCoach correr & entrenamiento
miCoach is an app that will help you start and finish your routine (no room for failure). The tool offers different plans divided into zones that will help you complete your session. It monitors your session and checks whether you're losing weight, how far you are from completing the 5 kilometers, or whether you're toning your muscle mass, among other options. miCoach is a free app developed by Adidas and is available for Android, iOS, and Windows Phone devices.
C25K Couch to 5K by RunDouble
We'll end on a high note with C25K Couch to 5K by RunDouble, a true running companion that will help you complete your half marathon. The app will help you complete your 5 kilometers in 9 weeks, achieving different goals. Besides integrating with your music player, your social networks, keeping your session history, encouraging you, and recommending different routes, the utility has the best and most up-to-date services for your routine. C25K Couch to 5K by RunDouble is a free app available for Android and iOS devices.
We hope that with these five tools for running, you'll improve your routine, achieve your goals, and stop making excuses not to go running.
