Runkeeper is updated with group races
Running is a pleasure for many, but doing it in group is the ultimate motivation for others. And there are those who need the support of colleagues or the strength of a running group to put on their shoes and go for a run. Something that in Runkeeper they know well, and so they have decided to improve their application with a new function: Running Groups or career groups A feature that allows create groups between users of the application to support each other and achieve joint goals, in addition to giving themselves the motivation and push that many need.
Running Groups arrives with the latest app update for both Android as for iOS With this function they want to create an even more social and close look of application Runkeeper between users. And it is that there are many career groups in different cities and neighborhoods, as well as groups of users who make meetings to motivate themselves to exceed their goals. Now all this can be organized directly in the application, keeping exhaustive control but with a very nice and motivating tonefor all those who participate directly from the mobile.
Its operation is very simple. Just create a group in this new role and determine a goal to accomplish.This can be a determined number of races per week, a agreed number of kilometers over seven days , or even a total distance agreed throughout a month
After that comes the step of invite members They must be users of Runkeeper with whom you have some type of previous relationship through the application. Thus, they will appear in the contact list, being able to mark those you wish to include. These career groups allow up to a maximum of 25 members Also, keep in mind that it is possible to join a group even if already up and running and fully constituted.
With all this all that remains is to run Each user can add their marks, sending notifications to the rest of the group participants toview achievementsIn addition, on the progress screen, it is possible to see the progress achieved with respect to the final goal established together with the group at the beginning. Elements that allow you to motivate yourself and meet challenges even when you do not stay to run at the same time or place.
To make this function more round and social, each race group has its own chat A place where exchange messages, set meeting times and places, or simply share comments of encouragement All this while being able to useEmoji emoticons to give a more casual and cheerful tone to each situation.
Once the goal for which the group was created is met, the application congratulates the members for their achievements and allows you to create a new Running Groupto continue sharing these moments, even virtually.
The new function of Runkeeper arrives in its latest version, which is already available for both Android as for iOS. Just download it via Google Play Store and App Store.
