Training Tip of the Week – Are You Looking for a Training Route?
by greenglove ~ September 11th, 2009. Filed under: for team members, training tips.Check out these websites: http://www.usatf.org/routes/ and http://www.mapmyrun.com/
These are great sites to confirm the distances of your usual training routes…sadly all of mine turned out to be 0.14 miles short, but with the help of this website, I was able to figure out very quickly how I could pick up an extra 0.14 mile to make my runs complete and official. It’s also fun to check out what courses other people in your area are using, and it’s an excellent resource if you’re travelling and want to avoid being stuck on a treadmill while you’re on vacation. You can find routes pretty much everywhere!
Since there are so many routes that have already been plugged into these systems, it can be a little cumbersome and overwhelming to find what you’re looking for…A couple of helpful hints:
* The routes are listed based on distance…so knowing the general distance you’re looking for can be quite helpful.
* Try using the hybrid and sattelite maps if you have trouble finding the streets and trails you’re looking for. They offer a whole different view and are very cool!
* Archive the name of your route with a name you’ll be sure to remember.
