The Genesis of Run Pal

The idea for Run Pal came from a personal need. I wanted a clean, straightforward application to log my runs without the bloat of social features found in larger apps. I needed a simple tracker to monitor distance, pace, and how I felt after a workout.

Features

• Workout Logging: Quickly log distance, duration, and date.
• Journaling: A text area for adding notes, weather conditions, or how the run felt.
• Progress Tracking: A dashboard that visualizes total distance over time.

Technology Stack

Run Pal is built using modern web technologies:

• Next.js for the frontend and routing.
• Tailwind CSS for a responsive, mobile-first design.
• PostgreSQL (via Supabase) for secure and scalable data storage.
• Prisma for type-safe database queries.

The Dashboard

The dashboard provides a quick overview of recent runs. A clean chart displays distance covered over the last 30 days, motivating the user to keep up their habit.

Why build this?

Building this application taught me a lot about managing state, visualizing data with charting libraries, and deploying full-stack Next.js applications with a PostgreSQL backend.

The Result

The result is a fast, responsive application that I use personally to track my progress. It’s a perfect example of building a tool to solve your own problem.