Feature Requests: [Sink] Social networking features

I think this site would be even more helpful if it helped build actual outdoor communities through its Web community...

How about an opt-in system to connect with other users, filtered by activity type, location, and average pace (and/or other measures of fitness level, such as average weekly mileage, etc.)?

One of the pitfalls about finding activity partners elsewhere on the Web (e.g., Craigslist) is that whether or not people accurately communicate their fitness level is a crapshoot... One of the huge advantages of MapMyRun is you already have this data.

Also, a feature that facilitates organizing Group Runs (Rides, Walks, etc.) would be great.  (This would probably not be too different from Races & Events...)

 

 

This would be a great idea! I'm a walker and finding people who will go the longer distances or walk more than a stroll isn't easy.