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Zombies are the new black.<\/p>\n

Or something like that.<\/p>\n

While I don’t like the actual idea of zombies, the idea of integrating zombie chases into my running sounded like fun.\u00a0 I’ve not tried a zombie-related 5K yet (let’s be honest – I would get eaten immediately), but I do still get my zombie fix while running.<\/p>\n

Way back when, I backed a cool new app called Zombies, Run!<\/a> on Kickstarter.\u00a0 The app was released earlier this year and I LOVE IT.<\/p>\n

First off, it’s available for iPod, iPhone, Android, and Windows Phone 7, so this isn’t just an iOS thing.\u00a0 So keep reading.<\/p>\n

What is it?\u00a0 Zombies, Run! is an app that you download on your phone to use while you’re running.\u00a0 I’d describe it as a cross between a motivational podcast and a radio show.<\/p>\n

You are Runner 5.\u00a0 You are helping rebuild a base after the zombies invade.\u00a0 You’re also helping investigate just how this zombie apocalypse came to be.\u00a0 As you run, you’re picking up items and listening to the reports from the base as well as meeting people along the way.<\/p>\n

And, if you chose to enable GPS, you occasionally get chased by zombies as well.\u00a0 It’s a little scary to have to outrun them.\u00a0 (But if you’re a treadmill runner, you can turn that part off.)<\/p>\n

But wait!\u00a0 You like to run with music!\u00a0 No problem.\u00a0 This program works with your playlist so that you can listen to songs in between the reports.\u00a0 Or you can just have silence, which is admittedly much creepier.<\/p>\n

I’ve only done a few of the missions, because I’m savoring the experience.\u00a0 I’m sure that when I go out on a 13 mile training run, I could get through three or four missions, but I limit myself.\u00a0 I also prefer to be chased by zombies, so this is an “only for outside running” treat.\u00a0 But it is highly recommended if you’re looking for some extra entertainment on your run.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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