Well, summer is right around the corner and we are all gearing to get outside and ready to hit the pavement, trails, and more. We hope that using our maps, training tools, gear sections, and more have made your life and training more enjoyable.

Many of our users have found that mapping out distances have made it much more engaging, whether it be finding technical trail runs or a family bike ride. As you know, we encourage physical activity to the highest level.

Thank you for your support and we hope you enjoy the sites!

From Wendy Bumgardner,
About.com's Guide to Walking | A MapMyWalk Partner


Shin splint pain commonly happens whenever walkers start a walking program, start walking faster, change their shoe style, or change their stride. Shin splints are due to an imbalance between the muscles that lift the foot and those that pull it down.

Overstriding
Overstriding can also cause shin splints, as can wearing walking shoes with a relatively high wedge heel. The shin splint pain will eventually go away as you develop your shin muscles and adjust to your new stride. Read More...

Featured Event: King Pine Triathlon - Madison, New Hampshire
The King Pine Triathlon is the perfect event to enjoy the crystal waters of Purity Lake, bike the scenic roadways of Madison and Freedom, New Hampshire, and run along rolling roads and trails.
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[Please Note: Event directors can now submit events for FREE! Submit Your Event today]

Spotlight City: San Diego, California San Diego, CA is one of the most beautiful cities for outdoor events and activities. The entire city is traversed by beach boardwalks, pristine hiking trails, and amazing bike paths. Highlighted Events & Routes in San Diego Rock-and-Roll Marathon June 2007 Mission Bay 16 Mile Loop TNTSD - Marian Bear Park Penasquitos Canyon America's Finest City Half Marathon Harbor Island Bike / Run

What's NEW! We are always striving to add new features based on your feedback. Our New Features page has a more complete listing. Follow Roads Our Mapping Engine can now automatically plot your route from Point A to Point B. Click the 'Follow Roads' checkbox under 'MapSettings' to the left of the map! Loop Button Now you can easily plan and track looping workouts without the hassle of having to draw each loop! Public Training Logs If you share your Training Log, your friends and family can view your workout progress from a link from your profile page. Bookmarks Keep track of your favorite routes by bookmarking them! Bookmarks are listed on your 'My Runs' (or My Rides, etc.) page!

Small Business Success Story: Boulder Running Company
Over the years Boulder, Colorado has established itself as a hotbed of endurance sports, running in particular. For the last decade this image has been enhanced by the Boulder Running Company, a running and walking store largely responsible for raising the bar and expectations of specialty running stores throughout the country. By using free video gait analysis and some of the best trained and most committed staff in the country the store has proven that the right shoe can make the difference for a person's health and comfort, regardless of the person's shape, size or level of conditioning. The Boulder Running Company has become a vital landmark in Boulder.

The Boulder Running Company partnered up with MapMyRun.com because MapMyRun.com offered custom targeted advertising solutions that are not available using other running and fitness web sites.

MapMyRun.com designed an online advertising program that allowed the Boulder Running Company to spend their ad dollars only on members that mattered to them -- Runners in the Colorado area.

MapMyFitness believes that small businesses can make a big impact through the site's custom advertising solutions. Let MapMyFitness help you get on the map and in front of the audience you want. Learn more...

Exclusive Offer for MapMyFitness.com newsletter subscribers: 10% off products in the Trail Run Category on Backcountry.com. Use offer code: 1M9-1-KE1DK at checkout. Offer ends 6/13/07.

The discount will show in the cart. If an item is already on sale, customer will receive the better of the two discounts. Discount does not apply to: The North Face, Arc'teryx, Oakley, Maui Jim, Patagonia Footwear, Burton, and Smith.