runens makes running less solitary, runens mission is to make running social
great user interface and experience, we focus on bringing social features to people running with their phones
4. inspire and be inspired: sharing information with peers who are out there now. Motivation as core;
5. challenge: a true runner is motivated by challenges and accomplishments. Be it faster, further or more frequently;
6. charity is core: the app (free to download) will convert part of its revenues to international charity institutions. Communities as change agents.runens
16. move the knob one full circle around the dial if you want to run a distance equal to your objective. To run a distance smaller or larger than the objective choose a fraction of full circle or go around the dial multiple times.
17. click the “pulsing cloud” on the center to confirm;
25. if you got any medals. There are different types of medals – some are given for reaching distance milestones, others for meeting very specific conditions (e.g., “ice runner”). Some medals will be a surprise.
38. much more to come!runens 2.0becomes a business here!
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40. distance medals are earned every time you run that distance and give you extra points;
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43. a points-based score for each hood is calculated; it measures the level of engagement of the hood’s runners;
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46. Provides a virtual window into your neighborhood to boost motivation: you can see others running in real-time and have insight into their objectives without leaving your home
47. Includes a gaming element that is conceptually related to running performance and commitment
48. Allows you to measure yourself against other runners who are pursuing the same goals so that you can gauge your performance and commitment with real data
49. Builds local communities that can compete with each other, opening an avenue for philanthropic actions