Meet The New App That’s Basically Tinder But For Marathon Training

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With marathon season right around the corner, countless runners are currently spending their early mornings and significant chunks of their weekends pounding the pavement. And just like the rest of life, some training days are easier than others. When the going gets tough, having a running buddy by your side can make all the difference. That’s where Bvddy comes in.

Bvddy is a new app in the marketplace that’s basically Tinder, but for people looking to get a leg up in their sport or simply stay active. The app matches different users looking for a fitness friend based on the information they provide about themselves in their profiles. The app’s algorithms also learn about its users over time to continue providing more and more accurate matches over the course of time.

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While the setup is ideal for solo runners to connect and train together, likely boosting their performance along the way, it also works to connect people interested in the same sport or outdoor activity. The app tracks how often its users run, where they’re located, their skill levels for each of their listed activities, how punctual they are for Bvddy-inspired meet-ups and how competitive they tend to be. It then factors this information into how it creates matches. Sounds even better than Tinder if you ask us.

The creators of Bvddy raised $1.5 million in a pre-Series A capital round last summer to launch and expand its services to various cities across the United States. The app is currently available on both iOS and Android devices, and it’s is free to download and use.

So if you’re recently moved to a new city or you’re the only one of your friends who seems to give a damn about staying active rather than attending the next boozy brunch, it might be worth giving Bvddy a try. Your fitness could see a solid boost, you could make a new friend, and who knows — maybe a few romantic sparks will fly even if that’s not the app’s direct intention. (Bonus.)