A few days ago I was driving with my daughter and mentioned how I'd stopped at a particular convenience store to use the bathroom on a somewhat emergent basis. This particular establishment has a great morning manager who generally calls out, "Enjoy your run!" on my way out. Haley wondered aloud if stores would be willing to post a sign in the window if their company is friendly to runners who needed to use their facilities and water fountains. (It goes without saying that I do try to be an actual customer of places I use the bathroom.) . We took that one step further with an idea for a new App for runner's phones.
What if there could be an App with Google Maps that would mark all indoor and outdoor bathrooms and water fountains? On our regular routes, we pretty much know where most of the facilities are located, but it's sometimes fun to take new roads. Running is a great way to see new towns on vacation, but wouldn't it be handy to know if I am passing the last good potty for a few miles? I'm not too technologically savvy, so if anyone knows how to make an app, let's talk! I could definitely help you map out my area. Here's to hoping you won't need my app on your next run :-) . Happy running--Missee
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Stephanie
6/24/2018 07:43:46 am
Great idea!💡
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Missee
6/25/2018 12:19:16 pm
David thought the app could be enhanced by allowing users to add ports potties as they find them and remove as needed. By definition, those could move at any time, so users self-reporting could be very helpful!
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AuthorMissee and Stephanie are two Minnesota sisters and moms who love to run. We are not experts in running, parenting or anything else, but we do have years of experiences that may be helpful or entertaining to others. Archives
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