What Ian likes about using the app is – despite the fact he regularly trains and runs marathons, he still needs the encouragement to get out of the door just like everybody else. The app is really helping him to get more and more active.
Here is what he said about discovering BetterPoints and the positive impact it’s had on his health and well-being:
“I have at times become complacent and any excuses I could find not to go out have been used. I do get out training etc I have found the app keeps me motivated to earn points so maybe when I don’t really feel like going for a run I will remember the app and think come on get out there to earn the points because we all know points make prizes! When I don’t feel like going for a run I think of the points I could earn and get back out there…
He also went on to tell us about the other benefits he experiences:
I have also found it helps me to explore the local area a little more by keeping my activity local. This is a great tool to keep you motivated and I have recommended it to lots of people I know.
Running helps to clear my mind, the app definitely helps me run more! So in that respect keeping me motivated to run helps with keeping my mind clear. I like the feeling of checking how many points I have earned at the end of an activity, it makes me feel good!
It can help my family, in summer months I will walk to the park more with my kiddies and use app to record walks etc.I raise money already for charity from running marathons so for the time being I will save my points up and treat myself but in future I may donate some to charity too. And I plan to motivate some of my friends to get involved too.
100% yes – all areas need to get involved in this, anything that encourages people to get active is fantastic, and rewarding people with points keeps everyone motivated to carry on. Thanks and keep up the great work BetterPoints.” – Ian from Swanscombe, Kent
