Charge Running
Three Chicago runners say they are changing the game with Charge Running. The app uses the additional sensor data in a phone to calculate performance measures such as the runner’s current pace, average pace, number of steps taken, steps per minute, and (for Apple Watch wearers) their heart rate. It also shares that information privately and securely with a live fitness coach who uses it to provide personalised recommendations for improving the user’s performance in real time
As an example, a trainer affiliated with the app might say: “Hey Jim, I’m tracking your pace at 8 minutes per kilometre and your cadence at 130 steps per minute. That means you’re taking a really big step size. If you can, try to shorten your stride a little bit. If we can get you to 150 steps per minute, you can run the same pace with significantly less effort.”
The app also saves the information to the user’s profile so they can see how they progress over time.
Other features include:
– Unlimited access to live running classes and virtual races,
– A Live Leaderboard that ranks each runner based on distance traveled for motivational purposes,
– Group chat with coaches and fellow runners throughout the run,
– On-demand runs for times when users can’t join the live groups.
Platform: Android and iOS
Expect to pay: R1 400 per annum
Stockists: Download Charge Running here.
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