Found this website called dailymile, which is kinda like Map My Run. Decided to sign up and am now transferring all my workouts from MMR to DM. More like copying it over. Only because DM has widgets that can be linked to Blogger. So we can have two opinions about how I'm progressing with my workouts, and if we are in agreement about the number of calories burnt, haha.
So now I am tracking my Couch to 5k mission using both sites. And what are the differences between the two, you say? Well, I'm still exploring both websites but at first glance DM looks more attractive because of all the bright colours, and has a simple, easy-to-navigate layout. Although the annoying thing is that you can't add a workout via the Training tab - you have to go back to the homepage where there is a top screen toolbar that lets you do it. It also does not let you duplicate a workout. MMR, meanwhile, lets you enter upcoming workouts and events, something which does not exist (or is not apparent) on the DM site.
Another nice thing about DM is that it lets you upload photos and videos to your newsfeed, kinda like Facebook. Both sites let you share your workouts via popular social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Digg, Stumbleupon etc, and both let you sync your devices and import your workout data to the site. The same feature on MMR is still in the works for its new beta site (which I am using), but you can still access it via their classic site.
Like all good social networking sites, both DM and MMR allow you to compare yourself with other members or with friends in your network. DM has a leaderboard that ranks members on all sorts of stuf like who received the most remarks, who motivated the most people, even who was the most humourous. Like the photos feature on DM, MMR's leaderboard is still being built for its new beta site, but competitive types can still view it on their classic site.
Where MMR kicks butt is its extra features. Aside from the Nutrition tab which lets you track your food and water intake (with stats about the percentage of fat/protein/carbs etc that you're consuming), it also has a daily log function that lets you record things like AM and PM weight, waistline, resting heart rate and even things like how you slept and your thoughts for the day. Plus, MMR has a few membership options - the most basic one is also free, and you can upgrade your membership to a paid one to access more advanced features like fitness reports, training plans and discounts from its online store.
Another thing is MMR makes it easier for you to edit your workouts, routes and daily logs, while with DM you kinda have to play around on the site for a bit before you find those functions, as they are not immediately obvious.
I'll keep exploring both sites until I find one that I like and can stick with. Will keep you posted!
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