Those who know me are aware that I have run a couple of triathlons now and am gradually getting better at it as I improve my fitness and learn more about the sport. It began really as something which I always fancied the idea of and when I got the chance to actually take part in an event it gave me the push to make good on my desire to regain a higher level of fitness than my desk job laziness had created.

For those of us who like to get out and about technology can add a whole new element to the experience with GPS tracking software. Since the majority of android and iOS smart phones come with GPS built in it is possible for apps to record your outdoors activities and give you some pretty maps afterwards, and a whole host of other things as well! For instance you can see what your pace was like (and maybe realise why you were so tired at a specific point) as well as things like the altitude and even overlay on satellite maps, as well as sharing with your friends via Twitter, Facebook etc.