We put MyDataRun to the test, the FFA’s new platform for tracking running performance
© Fédération Française d'AthlétismeThe Fédération Française d’Athlétisme is stepping into the digital age with the official launch of MyDataRun, its new platform for tracking and analysing running performance. We saw it coming: last December, the FFA put out a call for a partner capable of developing the solution. Six months later, the result is here, and it is seriously impressive. Free to FFA licence holders and Pass Prévention Santé holders, the platform combines a polished, modern design with a huge database containing twenty years of race results. At a time when data is everywhere in running, MyDataRun gives runners access to their complete competition history, along with a broad set of analysis and tracking tools. We have already put it through its paces at Marathons.com, and we came away convinced.
So, what exactly is MyDataRun?
In a nutshell: France’s most comprehensive running database, finally put to work for runners themselves. All the results recorded by the FFA from its certified races over the past twenty years are there, centralised and ready to use. Every runner can find their complete competition history and track their progress by distance, date or location. There is even a world map showing every race they have completed. Data that used to sit in Excel files or in the collective memory of clubs is now intelligently structured and displayed in a modern design.
The icing on the cake is that the platform is free to anyone with an FFA licence or a Pass Prévention Santé. This is not an elite-only product, but a genuinely public-facing tool. After all the heated debate around the €5 fee for the PPS earlier this year, the federation is making a clear choice here in favour of accessibility and inclusion.
A tool to see where you stand, compare yourself and stay motivated
What makes MyDataRun interesting is not just access to race results. It is the comparative element. You can track how your times have evolved across a wide range of distances, from 5K and 10K to 20K, the half-marathon, cross-country and trail races, but you can also see where you stand against all the runners who have taken part in competitions. The graphs are simple and easy to read, giving you an instant sense of where you are. For example, with a time of 2:35:51 at the 2024 Valencia Marathon, the platform places you in the top 1% and 2,741st in the national rankings. And if you enjoy competing with friends or keeping an eye on the best French runners, that is possible too. The approach is both fun and genuinely useful.
© Marathons.comFor runners preparing for a target race, the platform even lets them enter their next event along with their goal time. The graphs make it easy to track progress over a specific distance and shape the next objective accordingly. Comparing results across distances can also reveal where you are less competitive. In short, MyDataRun is a modern, visual tool, but more importantly, it can help guide training and deliver tangible progress. For many runners, it could mean making decisions based on real data rather than gut feeling.
© Marathons.comAn integrated race calendar
Another practical feature is the integrated calendar of past and upcoming races. The idea is to choose your next competition directly from the platform, based on your goals and your racing history. Events can also be viewed on an interactive map, making it possible to search for races in a specific area. And for runners aiming for a preferred starting pen at a major event, the platform lets them download an official performance certificate. No more unreliable screenshots of results from race-organiser websites.
What’s next?
MyDataRun is being presented as a v1. The FFA has announced that the platform will gradually expand, including the integration of trail performances and the development of gamification features. Both moves make perfect sense: trail running is booming in France, while gamification has already proven its value, particularly on Strava with segments, kudos, KOMs and all those virtual rewards. That is what turns a useful tool into something people actually use every day.
With MyDataRun, the federation is modernising and offering a service that is likely to win over plenty of runners. We will have to see how it performs over time, but at first glance, the tool is highly promising. A free platform, an exceptionally polished design, comprehensive data and an interface built for every level… all we are missing is a companion app, and it would be a clean sweep. Kudos, FFA!
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The Fédération Française d’Athlétisme is stepping into the digital age with the official launch of MyDataRun, its new platform for tracking and analysing running performance. We saw it coming: last December, the FFA put out a call for a partner capable of developing the solution. Six months later, the result is here, and it is seriously impressive. Free to FFA licence holders and Pass Prévention Santé holders, the platform combines a polished, modern design with a huge database containing twenty years of race results. At a time when data is everywhere in running, MyDataRun gives runners access to their complete competition history, along with a broad set of analysis and tracking tools. We have already put it through its paces at Marathons.com, and we came away convinced.
So, what exactly is MyDataRun?
In a nutshell: France’s most comprehensive running database, finally put to work for runners themselves. All the results recorded by the FFA from its certified races over the past twenty years are there, centralised and ready to use. Every runner can find their complete competition history and track their progress by distance, date or location. There is even a world map showing every race they have completed. Data that used to sit in Excel files or in the collective memory of clubs is now intelligently structured and displayed in a modern design.
The icing on the cake is that the platform is free to anyone with an FFA licence or a Pass Prévention Santé. This is not an elite-only product, but a genuinely public-facing tool. After all the heated debate around the €5 fee for the PPS earlier this year, the federation is making a clear choice here in favour of accessibility and inclusion.
A tool to see where you stand, compare yourself and stay motivated
What makes MyDataRun interesting is not just access to race results. It is the comparative element. You can track how your times have evolved across a wide range of distances, from 5K and 10K to 20K, the half-marathon, cross-country and trail races, but you can also see where you stand against all the runners who have taken part in competitions. The graphs are simple and easy to read, giving you an instant sense of where you are. For example, with a time of 2:35:51 at the 2024 Valencia Marathon, the platform places you in the top 1% and 2,741st in the national rankings. And if you enjoy competing with friends or keeping an eye on the best French runners, that is possible too. The approach is both fun and genuinely useful.
© Marathons.comFor runners preparing for a target race, the platform even lets them enter their next event along with their goal time. The graphs make it easy to track progress over a specific distance and shape the next objective accordingly. Comparing results across distances can also reveal where you are less competitive. In short, MyDataRun is a modern, visual tool, but more importantly, it can help guide training and deliver tangible progress. For many runners, it could mean making decisions based on real data rather than gut feeling.
© Marathons.comAn integrated race calendar
Another practical feature is the integrated calendar of past and upcoming races. The idea is to choose your next competition directly from the platform, based on your goals and your racing history. Events can also be viewed on an interactive map, making it possible to search for races in a specific area. And for runners aiming for a preferred starting pen at a major event, the platform lets them download an official performance certificate. No more unreliable screenshots of results from race-organiser websites.
What’s next?
MyDataRun is being presented as a v1. The FFA has announced that the platform will gradually expand, including the integration of trail performances and the development of gamification features. Both moves make perfect sense: trail running is booming in France, while gamification has already proven its value, particularly on Strava with segments, kudos, KOMs and all those virtual rewards. That is what turns a useful tool into something people actually use every day.
With MyDataRun, the federation is modernising and offering a service that is likely to win over plenty of runners. We will have to see how it performs over time, but at first glance, the tool is highly promising. A free platform, an exceptionally polished design, comprehensive data and an interface built for every level… all we are missing is a companion app, and it would be a clean sweep. Kudos, FFA!