Nike+?

kaisersozei · 01-20-2009, 07:10 AM

Any B/SOTL runners here?

I've been away from the sport for a few years due to some knee problems (called oldius agemus, if you've heard of it...

) but started up again recently. Bought a pair of Nike+ trainers this weekend--these are the shoes that accept a sensor that syncs to your ipod and transmits all kinds of info: speed, distance, calories burned, pace, etc. You can then upload your workout data to nikeplus.com which acts as a trainer, running log, and forum for other runners from around the world. You can compete in "virtual challenges" against other runners, join teams, set goals & training targets, find running routes in areas that you might be visiting and other kinds of cool stuff.

Just wondering if anyone else in CA might be doing this, too.

Gerard

Volt · 01-20-2009, 07:54 AM

Sorry, any thing over 100 feet, then it's mototcycle time.

01-20-2009, 09:09 AM

I'm a "new" runner. I started running last year around March and ran my first marathon in Oct. Just started running again after the marathon. My wife tried to get me a chip from Nike that attached to your shoe and would transmit the information you mentioned to your ipod but it only worked for the nano and i have a 30g classic. It sounds awesome. Much easier than going to mapmyrun.com and mapping your runs.

kayak_rat · 01-20-2009, 09:17 AM

No fancyness for me. Nike Livestrong Shocks with my Zune. I really need to do more. I also have a pair of Merrels for trail running.

King James · 01-20-2009, 10:00 AM

my ipod touch has nike+ abilities but I have not used it yet.

Sauer Grapes · 01-20-2009, 10:18 AM

My wife used it a bit. If you do the run walk type training like for a marathon where you walk for a minute every so often, it'll throw it off. It was fairly accurate but mapping out your route on google is more accurate, albeit a pain in the butt.

Mugen910 · 01-21-2009, 03:44 PM

Gerard...can I hack it and track your every step?

01-20-2009, 07:10 AM	#1
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Nike+? Any B/SOTL runners here? I've been away from the sport for a few years due to some knee problems (called oldius agemus, if you've heard of it...) but started up again recently. Bought a pair of Nike+ trainers this weekend--these are the shoes that accept a sensor that syncs to your ipod and transmits all kinds of info: speed, distance, calories burned, pace, etc. You can then upload your workout data to nikeplus.com which acts as a trainer, running log, and forum for other runners from around the world. You can compete in "virtual challenges" against other runners, join teams, set goals & training targets, find running routes in areas that you might be visiting and other kinds of cool stuff. Just wondering if anyone else in CA might be doing this, too. Gerard __________________

01-20-2009, 07:54 AM	#2
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Re: Nike+? Sorry, any thing over 100 feet, then it's mototcycle time. __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.

01-20-2009, 09:09 AM	#3
Beer Doctor Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Nike+? I'm a "new" runner. I started running last year around March and ran my first marathon in Oct. Just started running again after the marathon. My wife tried to get me a chip from Nike that attached to your shoe and would transmit the information you mentioned to your ipod but it only worked for the nano and i have a 30g classic. It sounds awesome. Much easier than going to mapmyrun.com and mapping your runs.

01-20-2009, 09:17 AM	#4
kayak_rat Cyclonic Bastard Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Zack Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 322 Trading: (0)	Re: Nike+? No fancyness for me. Nike Livestrong Shocks with my Zune. I really need to do more. I also have a pair of Merrels for trail running. __________________ Flies, Lies, and Other Diversions

01-20-2009, 10:00 AM	#5
King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: Nike+? my ipod touch has nike+ abilities but I have not used it yet. __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006

01-20-2009, 10:18 AM	#6
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: Nike+? My wife used it a bit. If you do the run walk type training like for a marathon where you walk for a minute every so often, it'll throw it off. It was fairly accurate but mapping out your route on google is more accurate, albeit a pain in the butt.

01-21-2009, 03:44 PM	#7
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Nike+? Gerard...can I hack it and track your every step? __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.