LE JOG

[El Gordo]

Welcome aboard guys. Not sure if this one will fly, but I'm desperate enough to try anything.

Yeah, the idea is that actual miles run are plotted on the map, on any roads you fancy -- though they have to be roads you could feasibly run on, so no motorways (the blue ones, for MLCM's benefit). and if avoidable, preferably no major A roads. Start at Lands End. I plan on meandering round a few places that have some resonance for me, so I may go via Dartmoor and Exmoor, for instance. Or maybe not.

Here's my first leg -- http://www.mapmyrun.com/route/gb/cornwal...6346690298

When you go back into your route, you can edit it by finding the (not immediately obvious) "Edit route" link to add the next bit.

I've added a note to mine to describe the first run.

The interface is a bit sticky. To navigate round, you have to use the Google Maps controls -- the up and down arrows and the zoom in and out buttons. If you try to drag the map, you'll create a new point, which isn't what you want. If this happens, you can 'Undo' when you're in Edit mode.

Tip -- it's helpful to have a separate Google Maps window open with the locality displayed so you can more easily see what your options are.

OK MLCM, you can have a treadmill dispensation. I may have to grant myself the same, depending on how my leg performs (blog post will explain).

See you on the road, as I think Sweder said last night.