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Virtual run mapping?

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Virtual run mapping?

Postby Buck91 » January 24th, 2012, 1:27 pm

Just curious if anybody knows where one might be able to "map" a run using something like google maps? Looking to throw a distance on various jogging routes near my house. I suppose I could get out there and ride a few clocking it with my cyclometer if nothing else fails- but I'm still trying to warm up after todays icey run!
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Re: Virtual run mapping?

Postby c0nsumer » January 24th, 2012, 1:41 pm

Why not use the pedestrian trip planner in Google Maps, and just set the start and destination as your house and your neighbor's?
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Re: Virtual run mapping?

Postby jonw9 » January 24th, 2012, 1:43 pm

I use mapmyride.com to lay out routes beforehand to get an idea. The free version just has some annoying ads, but it isn't too bad to deal with.

I think there is a mapmyrun as well, but I am sure they work the same.
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Re: Virtual run mapping?

Postby rvd » January 24th, 2012, 2:37 pm

Google Earth > Ruler > Path is a nice quick solution for this.
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Re: Virtual run mapping?

Postby Sortaslow » January 24th, 2012, 2:51 pm

I know on any Android device with Google maps, you can enter the lab section and check ruler. You can measure out any path you'd like with it.
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Re: Virtual run mapping?

Postby Buck91 » January 24th, 2012, 3:15 pm

I'll check out the google earth option, too, but mapmyrun.com worked perfect!
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Re: Virtual run mapping?

Postby J/C » February 17th, 2012, 4:38 pm

I like Gmap pedometer. It's simple and gets the job done.
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/
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Re: Virtual run mapping?

Postby Overdrive » February 22nd, 2012, 6:26 pm

Check out ridewithgps.com
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Re: Virtual run mapping?

Postby trout_smith » February 22nd, 2012, 8:29 pm

J/C wrote:I like Gmap pedometer. It's simple and gets the job done.
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/


I second this. Works great, and even has rail-trails included now.
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