1 . How to plan your routes to avoid busy places

Whether you are a beginner or already a regular runner, these apps will come in handy for planning routes that avoid busy places on your next run

Strava

Just put in whether you’re running or cycling, how far you’d like to go and whether you’re keen to avoid hills, the app will then suggest a number of routes near you, based on where other runners have been. It is a good way to see running routes you might not have explored.

Komoot

As you plan the route, it’ll work out the distance of your run and give you the option to input your running speed, allowing the app to work out how long the route shall take you.

Map my run

Map my run gives runners the option to plan their own route, or the ability to search through popular running routes near you, which is even more helpful for beginners. The app gives you the option of saving your favourite routes and accessing them on the app if you get lost mid-run.

OS Maps

Another hugely popular map-building platform, OS Maps is pretty high tech when it comes to planning a running route. You’ll need a subscription to get some of the features, but using the free app you can find local running routes. There are almost two million routes stored in the routes database, and many of them are free.

1. What is special about Strava?

A．It can be used to play music.	B．It is pretty high technology.
C．It can plan cycling routes.	D．It works out the running distance.

2. Which is the best choice for beginners to plan their own route?

A．Map my run	B．Komoot
C．Strava	D．OS maps

3. What’s the purpose of the text?

A．To teach running skills to users.

B．To share running experience online

C．To introduce four apps about running.

D．To show the increasing popularity of running.