Ben Govero, Founder

The idea for Rosary Runner came to me when I finally placed exercise as a priority in my life. I started training for a half-marathon and as the minutes turned to hours I realized that the time I spent running would also be a great time to pray.

I found that the Rosary, an ancient Catholic meditation that involves contemplating the life of Christ while repeating memorized prayers (as a way to stay focused), is a particularly great way to pray while running.

What I wanted, though, was a fitness app that could track my exercise and guide me through the rosary's meditations.