Switching running app

When I started running I used Nike+ tracking gadgets and phone app, and was loyal to this system for many years. However, when the app was given a major overhaul in 2016 many users (myself included) thought it had taken a step backwards; a lot of the 'fun' challenges and functions were stripped back and the supporting website was less interactive than before. 

In the autumn, after looking at a number of alternatives, I made the decision to switch allegiance to Strava and using a 3rd party app I exported all of my old run data to the new platform. Initially I felt that it was a bit too 'serious' and performance orientated, although as time has passed the team has added greater photo and social sharing to the system which I like a lot. Their challenges are a little on the bland side compared to Nike and Fitbit but it seems to have a bigger slice of the market in the UK and it was nice to actually have friends who use it (whereas I was among strangers on Nike+). 

Several months down the line and I'm pretty used to the app and website now. I like the segments function, although I rarely hold top spot for long! The developers seem to be adding more and more functionality to the system (the safety 'beacon' option in Pro mode is a great innovation) so it's good to know that they're not content to just sit back and rest on their laurels.