At Glowmap, we love seeing the different ways people use their Strava data to tell a story — especially when it reflects personal goals and creative approaches to movement. Martin Elcoate recently used Glowmap to visualise a unique mission: running in squares.
Martin’s Glowmap is more than a visual record of runs — it’s a tribute to his commitment to "run local," an idea championed by The Green Runners and detailed in Martin's Ordnance Survey Guide. His project involved exploring every square on the OS map around his home, methodically filling in the grid, one run at a time. It’s a low-impact, high-engagement way to connect with your surroundings — and turn routine routes into a meaningful challenge.
After completing his grid, Martin used Glowmap to create a high-resolution heatmap print of his achievement. Glowmap makes it easy to generate prints from your Strava activities — no design experience or custom setup required. Just connect your Strava, adjust the look and layout, and order your personalised map. Try creating your own heatmap print at glowmap.art.