Workshop: From Couch to 5K: Building RunningM8, Your Personal Fitness Companion

## Workshop Abstract

Ever wondered how fitness apps work behind the scenes? Join us for an exciting hands-on workshop where we’ll build RunningM8, a user-friendly app that helps you track your runs and improve your fitness.

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to create a web app that works even when you’re offline – perfect for those forest trails with no signal! We’ll use popular tools like React and Firebase to build an app that:

– Maps your running routes
– Keeps track of your progress
– Shows cool charts of your performance

Don’t worry if you’re not a tech whiz – we’ll guide you through each step, from setting up the project to adding fun features like keeping your phone awake during long runs.

By the end of this workshop, you’ll have built your very own fitness tracker. You’ll understand how apps use maps, store data, and create eye-catching graphs. Plus, you’ll pick up some tricks on writing clean, easy-to-understand code.

Whether you’re a beginner coder curious about app development, a fitness enthusiast interested in tech, or just someone who loves to learn new things, this workshop is for you. Come join us, and take the first step towards creating technology that makes a real difference in people’s lives!

Bring your laptop and your enthusiasm – let’s turn your app idea into reality!

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Session info:

Speaker: Peter Eijgermans

Sopra Steria, position: CodeSmith, Architect and Google Developer at Sopra Steria

Date: 20 March 2025

Time: 13:30 - 17:00

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