EliteHRV comes to SportTracks
SportTracks is all about options: want to run with a Garmin and track rides with a Wahoo bike computer? No problem. All of your workouts will seamlessly be logged in one place. We're happy to annouce...
View ArticleApple Watch and SportTracks!
Until very recently, the GPS and workout data from Apple Watch was not sharable with outside platforms. Thanks to a new software update from Apple, that limitation no longer exists. This article...
View ArticleEllen Runs the 2017 NYC Marathon
Ellen Moss is an experienced and impressively fast endurance runner, in addition to being a long-time member of Team SportTracks. However, in her prolific running career, one race has always eluded...
View ArticleThe best affordable Smart Trainers
If you've already spent time on a traditional bike trainer, or if you're completely new to indoor cycling, you should be aware of a piece a gear called a Smart Trainer. They transform your indoor...
View ArticleGoal Tracking
Today we are excited to announce our new goal tracking feature. If you want to track progress to your training goals, but aren’t committed to filling out a full training plan, goals are a wonderful new...
View ArticleThe biggest fitness trends of 2017
It seems like you were just training for spring 2017 races just yesterday, but now the year is done. A lot has happened in sports technology over the past twelve months, so we thought it would be fun...
View ArticleIntegrating with Platysens
Using tech to track swims is unquestionably beneficial for post-workout analysis (for example, you can easily compare workouts to determine if your training is effective). Where it falls short is...
View ArticleFind your best race distance
When it comes to finding a job, people tend to naturally gravitate toward professions that they're best equipped to handle — but what about running races? How do you determine if you're an...
View ArticleTraining with Periodization
It's amazing that you can easily zero in on the minutia of a workout and identify important fitness indicators — like the moment your heartrate decouples — but if your goal is to achieve optimal...
View ArticleThe new Garmin Forerunner 645
This week Garmin announced the new Forerunner 645, their most advanced GPS sports watch that was designed specifically for runners. Its marquee feature is the ability to store and playback music, but...
View ArticleHeart Rate 101
Many fitness devices now include built-in heart rate monitors, which means a great number of runners have access to this data for the first time. While it’s interesting to see your BPM as you run,...
View ArticleRunning Watches with Music
Garmin recently introduced of the Forerunner 645, an advanced running watch with the ability to store and playback music. This made us curious how many other GPS sports watches had music capabilities,...
View ArticleHeart Rate and Running Power
Power meters are the most compelling new fitness sensors to hit running in years, and some athletes are so convinced by their effectiveness that they stop using heart rate, pace, and other metrics...
View ArticleWhat is Stroke Distance?
There’s a lot going on in the mechanics of freestyle (forward crawl) swimming: keeping your toes pointed, properly rotating your torso, stretching forward during a pull, etc. Here's one more thing to...
View ArticleHow to Improve Bike Power
There's a lot more you can do to improve your cycling performance besides following a solid training plan, doing indoor trainer workouts, riding with challenging groups, working out in the gym, having...
View ArticlePrivacy & Security at SportTracks
We take the protection of your data and privacy very seriously at SportTracks. We created this post to help you fully understand our approach to these topics, and to remind you that you always retain...
View ArticleThe 2018 Boston Marathon
Hi everybody! This is Ellen, the Social Media Manager at SportTracks! I thought it would be inspirational to meet some of our awesome users and share their impressive goals and accomplishments! With...
View ArticleThe new Garmin Edge 520 Plus
Garmin just announced the new Edge 520 Plus bike computer, which offers a handful of upgrades over the original Edge 520 from 2015. Most notably, it handles turn-by-turn navigation and can...
View ArticleHow to add gear to past workouts
Tracking the usage of your workout gear is important because it helps you determine when to replace specific items and avoid unnecessary breakdowns and injuries. Gear tracking isn't something you...
View ArticleMeet cyclist Jack Rebours
We hope you're enjoying balmy spring weather, bonus daylight hours, and fun times training and being active (if you're in the Northern Hemisphere, that is)! Ellen Moss, our Social Media Community...
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