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Not at all. This is a good proxy for the activities of wealthy people who don't care about privacy. I'd be interested in this map if I wanted to know where to p
by timthelion 9y ago
Not at all. This is a good proxy for the activities of wealthy people who don't care about privacy. I'd be interested in this map if I wanted to know where to put up ads for overpriced energy bars. But this isn't a map of physical activity.
- j_s 9y agoThis is actually a great point about a highly targeted physical marketing opportunity. I recently saw a small sign nailed to a tree on one of the thousands of back roads in the area that basically turn into a parking lot during rush hour. I'm sure you would catch some flak for spamming on nature trails but normal streets are less offensive.
- outericky 9y agoto be fair, strava has a free app option, nearly everyone has a smartphone these days (not just the wealthy), and running is pretty much one of the cheapest sports/pastimes/activities one can do. [edit] I guess the items highlighted in the blog post probably require some coin...
- Buldak 9y ago>running is pretty much one of the cheapest sports/pastimes/activities one can do It is, but I suspect that runners still tend to be affluent. Just why is an interesting question. http://www.runningguru.com/SM/Demographics.asp http://www.runningguru.com/SM/Demographics.asp
- outericky 9y agoInteresting survey. Though I think the survey demographic is not representative of the general population. Most people who run, or consider themselves runners or joggers don’t run 4.5 days per week and/or average 29.5 miles per week. Interesting nonetheless thanks for sharing.
- notatoad 9y agoIt never claimed to be a map of physical activity. It's a map of athletic activity. i.e. the people who purchase overpriced energy bars.
- aw3c2 9y agoThe title was changed after I posted my rant. Previously it used a term like population or people (can't remember) including everyone which was stupid.