RunMerge: Towards Enhanced Proprioception for Advanced Amateur Runners.

While amateur running is one of the most popular recreational sport activities, it also produces many injuries, which are often caused by improper technique or shoe choice. In this paper, we present the design and initial evaluation of RunMerge - a mobile application that integrates data from location and motion sensors to give runners a better understanding of their running. With RunMerge, we investigate how technologically enhanced bodily awareness can help amateur runners achieve a better running experience. We present the design RunMerge, and the insights of its user study. Our work indicates that enhanced proprioception (i.e. the awareness of one's body parts and movement) can be beneficial for everyday running training. Finally, we reflect on future work on increased bodily awareness for endurance sports.