Running Maps

My workout regimen consists of running, lifting, and the occasional game of tennis. I'm good about sticking to a routine, and I'm glad I do, but I don't really keep track of how far I run or the routes I take.

I've always been curious about my runs, though. How far do I run? What's the elevation change? Are there other interesting runs in the same area?

Friends at work recently turned me onto some great mashup sites that answer these exact questions. I first tried MapMyRun. Within minutes, I'd mapped out a few of my regular routes. MapMyRun gave me the distance, elevation, calorie estimate, and other statistics. It also showed me nearby runs that other people had posted.

Others include Gmaps Pedometer and US Track & Field's site, which aims to be the "largest searchable database of running routes in the country." Ambitious, eh?