I am a runner. I search for sweet spots to run or the next big road race. I need to train well and eat right. Wearing the proper shoes and clothing is key. I’m always on the road to improvement and I want to be able to see how I can do better. I want my information easy to see…and, of course, fast!

I’m always researching online. That’s how I found Spinscape. I find courses and trials to run in my area. I look for cool races around the country–5ks, 10ks, and marathons. Training schedules are abundant online, as well as diet and nutrition plans for long distance runners. Technology for running apparel and shoes has come a long way! I am finding the best gear for the weather, and what shoes work for my running distance and style. I like to take what I find and then document what works for me. Spinscape lets me include node links to webpages and I can include my own thoughts and ideas as new nodes, or notes or comments in a node.

Spinscape lets me collect what I find online in a visual way. And seeing is believing. Because it’s laid out right in front of my eyes, I can easily analyze the information I have. I see that I run a lot in West Michigan. I see that I don’t run well in humidity–but I love running on trails and in the rain! I see that I need to invest in another pair of running shoes. I believe that seeing my findings and feelings helps me understand myself better as a runner…likes, dislikes, needs and all kinds of things that relate to this passion of mine.

I am a runner. I research, find, analyze and make decisions to help me improve as a runner. I use Spinscape.