Running can be a solitary sport - after all, no one really cares that you just beat your best marathon time as much as you do - but that doesn't mean it's a selfish one. For many, the thrill of crossing a finish line is as much a personal accomplishment as it is motivation to raise money for good. But you don't even have to sign up for a race and hit up your friends for money in order to give back. Just download these apps, lace up your running shoes, and start logging miles for change, without ponying up your own.
- Charity Miles: Earn 25 cents for each mile (10 cents per mile if you bike) with the Charity Miles app (free; available on iOS and Android). When you're about to run or walk, just launch the accelerometer-based app. The app tracks your mileage and donates to your chosen charity accordingly.
- EveryMove: With EveryMove (registration free), you don't have to download a new fitness app - just connect whatever app you currently use to track miles and movement. EveryMove integrates with an impressive list of fitness trackers and apps (Jawbone, FitBit, MyFitnessPal, RunKeeper, and dozens more); just sign up, sync your available apps, and start tracking your data in one place as well as connect to fellow fit friends, no matter which devices they use. The kicker: you can earn points to redeem for rewards, which include several ways to donate to charity.
- Turn Your Miles (RED): Through Dec. 7, runners can pledge their miles to (RED), the global charity that helps fight the AIDS epidemic. Every mile you run is equal to a donation of 40 cents, which can be the equivalent of one day's worth of HIV medication. To count your miles, go to the Nike website to pledge, then download the Nike+ Running App (free; available on iOS and Android) to sync your miles with the campaign.
from POPSUGAR Fitness http://ift.tt/1vRaMp6
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