TrailRunner 1.3--Sports Route Planner with iPod and Garmin GPS Support

TrailRunner connects your Nike + iPod sports kit or GPS device like a Garmin ForeRunner or Garmin Edge with an interactive topo map for people who enjoy running, biking or hiking. Plan routes, journalize workouts and write about your training progress in a weblog published to your .Mac account. The new Release 1.3 sports a direct connection to Garmin Training Center for Mac OS X. You now can put some colors on trails and internet map loading was greatly improved.

For better orientation while you are on your way, route descriptions can be exported as small NanoMaps onto your iPod or cellphone. A NanoMap is a small clipping of the geographical map guiding you into the right direction as soon as you arrive at trail junctions.

After you return home, download your workout data from your iPod or Garmin GPS device and add a new entry to your workout diary. A beautiful graphical chart depicts your training progress. View your routes in 3D with the KML export for GoogleEarth, download interactive topographical maps, satellite imagery and elevation data from online services like NASA and USGS. Import GPX files from online tour databases or even publish your own favorites.

TrailRunner 1.3 is donationware. [Bill Fox via prMac]