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shelee
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 Posted: 12/09/05 - 13:01 Post subject: database review: America's Running Routes
I just got an email from the running club in WI about a new database created by the USATF called Run It. Map It. Share It. Searching for different routees on the database, I thought it was, overall, pretty cool, easy to use, but because of its age (I think it was just released a few weeks ago), not very comprehensive. The smaller towns will need routes added...at least in my area.
Here's a link to the database:
http://www.usatf.org/routes/
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Pug
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Posted: 12/09/05 - 13:22 Post subject:
How does this compare to the google pedometer hack?
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shelee
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Posted: 12/09/05 - 17:52 Post subject:
Pug:
I'm not familiar with the Google Podemeter Hack. I think the positive aspect of the USATF database is that if you're visiting a certain place or even looking for a different place to run in your town you just type the state or city name i the search box and it will give you a list of running routes. On the other hand, you can track the distance of your run or add a route to the database. I just put in IN in the database for a general view of routes that have been listed and 62 hits were listed! Pretty cool.
There's also an advance search feature available.
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HYPERASHEL
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Posted: 12/09/05 - 22:03 Post subject:
i managged to put in two routes already, one quick one to get a feel and ~40 milers too. yeah the 40 miler took some time
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Pug
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Posted: 12/10/05 - 11:45 Post subject:
| HYPERASHEL wrote: | | i managged to put in two routes already, one quick one to get a feel and ~40 milers too. yeah the 40 miler took some time |
It looks like it is using google maps, and that is the same as what the gmap hack is using...interesting. I haven't tried it yet, but I'm expecting it is the same program.
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