Always with your smartphone

As we say, "Better safe than sorry!" When you go for a run, it's best to be prepared. Hurting your knee or spraining your ankle can happen very quickly. Fortunately, with a smartphone within reach, nothing is easier than calling a loved one or emergency services — even if we obviously hope that never happens.

And besides, it's always handy to have a phone when you're completely lost in the middle of a forest in pitch darkness, isn't it?

Having your smartphone with you during a running session is not only useful for your safety. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned marathon runner and running enthusiast, you love tracking your performance! With your phone by your side and the dozens of specialized apps available, checking your performance or health stats has become child's play. Enjoy your progress charts and all those statistics you only half understand.

Seriously, what could be more enjoyable than listening to your favorite playlist during your weekend ride? An upbeat, punchy track that gives you a huge dose of motivation and energy, pushing you to give your best. Music can actually be a great way to find that motivation. It's well known — several scientific studies have proven that music has a positive impact on athletic performance. It reduces feelings of discomfort and fatigue that come with physical activity, increases tolerance to effort, and aids concentration. That said, choose your music wisely — "Ne me quitte pas" by Jacques Brel probably isn't the most suitable for the occasion.

And here's a little tip from the Shapeheart team: there are even playlists designed to match your exact running pace on streaming platforms like Spotify and Deezer.

We've all experienced it at least once — that really annoying moment when you want to capture a beautiful landscape or a funny event to share with family or friends, but your phone isn't on you! And it's exactly in those moments that you realize carrying your smartphone on a run isn't so pointless after all.

And why not share your best photos from your solo or group running outings with @Shapeheart_ on Instagram?

And finally the most important thing for last: what do you do after a full day of work when responsibilities are still there? How do you respond to your boss, your clients, your family if the calls are important and cannot be postponed?