Project Overview:

The Running and Jogging App with Route Map is a fitness tracking mobile or web application that allows users to track their running/jogging sessions, monitor health metrics, and view real-time route maps using GPS. This project helps users stay motivated, analyze performance, and share their fitness journey with others.

It integrates GPS tracking, data visualization, and route mapping features, using backend technologies like PHP, Java, or Node.js, and frontend tech like HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and JavaScript.

Technologies Used:

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript

• Backend: PHP / Java / Node.js

• Database: MySQL / MongoDB / Firebase

• GPS Integration: Google Maps API / Leaflet.js

• Mobile Support (Optional): Progressive Web App (PWA) or hybrid app using Cordova

Key Features:

1. GPS-Based Route Tracking

• Track user location in real-time via mobile GPS

• Draw the route on an interactive map

• Save route history with timestamps and distance

2. Run Session Recording

• Record and save each run session:

  • Start and end time

  • Distance covered

  • Duration

  • Average speed

3. Route Mapping with Google Maps

• Use Google Maps API to:

  • Display route covered

  • Show distance markers

  • Allow user to view previous routes

4. Performance Analytics

• Graphs and charts showing:

  • Weekly/monthly running stats

  • Speed, distance, and time comparison

• Visualizations using Chart.js or D3.js

5. Goal Setting

• Users can set daily, weekly, or monthly running goals

• App shows progress towards those goals

• Alerts and motivation messages if falling behind

6. Social Sharing (Optional)

• Allow users to share run stats and routes on social media

• Leaderboard to compare with friends or local runners

7. User Authentication

• Secure login/signup

• Profile dashboard to view fitness history

• Option to track calories burned based on BMI