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Nike+ Sportband Gets a New Look
So you're a running fanatic, and nothing brings you more pleasure than tracking your workouts. If this sounds familiar, then you'll want to get your hands on the latest model of the Nike+ Sportband. It works like the Nike+ Sports Kit, keeping track of your time, distance, pace, and calories burned, but instead of displaying the info on your iPod, it'll display it on the wristband.
Run Like a Girl: Nike+ Women's Half Marathon
If you were into the virtual element of the Nike+ Human Race on Aug. 31, you're going to love this Nike+ Women's Half Marathon. On Oct.
RunKeeper: The Next Best Thing to Nike+ iPod Sports Kit
Fair enough, I may not be able to get my hands on the Nike+ system unless I purchase a pair of Nike running shoes — which totally irks me — but for only $10, I can get something that can help me during my runs, without compromising my favorite footwear.
RunKeeper is a new app for the iPhone that uses built-in GPS on the 3G models that helps runners, walkers, or cyclists monitor their route and distance throughout a city. So far it sounds like it is fairly accurate and is said to work better than Nike+ iPod's pedometer estimation tools.
Apple Wants to Make It Illegal to Hack Nike+ Shoes
Last week's Let's Rock announcements of new iPods made me want to finally take the plunge and get the Nike+ system so I can rock out with my new Nano and get fit at the same time.
One thing holding me back, though, is Nike's own line of running shoes that you're supposed to purchase to use with Nike+. Since I need a lot of support and am picky about my running shoes, I just thought I'd hack the system and put the Nike+ sensor in my chosen pair of shoes.
Daily Tech: Nike Sport Kit Is Coming to the iPhone
- The popular Nike + iPod Sport Kit is said to be making its debut on the iPhone soon, after various screenshots were leaked. — iPhon.fr
- Any MobileMe customer who has had an account active as of Aug. 19 at midnight PDT is eligible to receive two months free of MobileMe service, since it has been so buggy since its launch.
Nike Plans To Offer iPod Workout Systems In All Shoes
With the popularity of the iPod and the Nike + iPod nano system, Nike will be incorporating its workout system into all of its running shoes by the end of the year. Nike has already launched six lines of the Nike+ workout system runners for both men and women, priced at $80 and up. Nike + iPod kit includes a pedometer that fits inside Nike+ ready shoes.
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Update: The Cinderella Story of the Nike Women's Marathon
This just in! Just minutes ago, Nike issued a formal statement announcing that Arien O'Connell is in fact the winner of last weekend's Nike Women's Marathon. Initially, O'Connell was not recognized as the official winner, even though she had the fastest time, because she was not registered as an "elite" runner.
Gear Review: Nike ACG Wildedge GTX Shoe
I'm a big fan of Nike's All Condition Gear (ACG) line. If you're into climbing, hiking, or trail running, this shoe line has something for you. When at the Nike store recently, I noticed that my Wildedge approach shoes are now on sale.
Get in Gear: Nike + SportBand
I've made no secret of my love for the Nike + iPod Sports Kit, which lets you track your time, distance, pace, and calories using your Apple iPod and special shoe sensors. So I'm psyched that Nike is expanding the line later this month, with a new product called the Nike+ SportBand.
According to Gizmodo, the gadget could be released as early as next week.
"ACT"ivism: NikeTown 5K
You may have noticed that I am always trying to convince you guys to do a 5K or a fun run and it turns out that NikeTown has the same motive in mind.
The NikeTown 5K (or the NikeGo 1 Mile) is dedicated to youth physical fitness and 100% of all entry fees will be donated to the local Physical Fitness, play and athletic program of your choice! The cost is only $20 (great for a race) and that includes $15 Entry Fee and $5 T-shirt Fee.
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