Sensors linked to an app that analyses runs give footwear a leg up, but personal trainers have the edge in the motivation stakes, writes Yolisa Mkele
Sensors linked to an app that analyses runs give footwear a leg up, but personal trainers have the edge in the motivation stakesThe Under Armour Hovr Phantom, the shoe that’s stealing your running coach’s job. Image: SUPPLIED
The idea of a running app is not groundbreaking; there are probably more running apps out there than loaves of bread when Jesus was trying to meet his CSR objectives. This one sets itself apart from the crowd though. The more you run, the better it gets at knowing how you run, and thus what’s best for you.It does this without a cheery American voice chirping, “You can do it!” as you huff up a steep hill. Once you’re done, you can plaster the run data all over social media to show what a diligent runner you are — #fitnessgoals.
“Running was the lowest-hanging fruit. I had a pair of takkies, headphones, shorts and a top. That’s all you really need at the beginning. I’ve seen guys start out running in All Stars,” Kuzwayo says. “When they first come in, people’s biggest hang-up is a lack of confidence. Both men and women come in worried about their weight,” he added.
Unlike the app, a running coach such as Kuzwayo will not spend much time telling you how many steps per minute you’re taking. He will also not harp on about your stride length. Instead, he’s doing something apps are generally bad at — motivating you.“If you’re a beginner it can be intimidating to hear guys talking about doing 21km or whatever to train for the Comrades and posting fast times on social media.
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