Virtually run in the AJC Peachtree Road Race with app
Want to relive last year's AJC Peachtree Road Race while preparing for the upcoming one? There's an app for that.
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Created by the Atlanta Track Club and Outside Interactive, the Virtual Runner allows users to experience the 2016 10k from a runner's perspective - as if they were actually there.
Athletes can also use the free program to virtually train for future races at their own pace in a variety of ways, including on the treadmill, no matter where they are.
It allows you to track your progress by recording your speed or incline, and it even provides some nostalgia for those who were unable to attend.
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"Over the years, millions of runners have participated in the AJC Peachtree Road Race. Now our participants can prepare for the ups and downs of the course, including Cardiac Hill, whether they have access to Atlanta's hills or train hundreds of miles away," Rich Kenah, Executive Director of Atlanta Track Club, said in a press release.
To capture the content for the app, developers filmed last year’s race route with a steady camera while riding a Segway.
The app, Virtual Runner, is available on Windows, iOS and Android devices, developers are hoping future versions will be compatible with treadmill and fitness equipment brands.
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Take a look at the preview trailer below for a glimpse.
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Najja Parker is a multimedia journalist covering Black culture for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She is an engaging on-air talent, who has served as a host for the newsroom’s special projects and events, such as the movie premiere of “The South Got Something To Say,” a documentary chronicling the rise of Atlanta hip-hop.
