Macrumors Nike+iPod Running Club

[liketom]

Hello all ,

How about joining our Macrumors running club, we can add upto 50 users to compete with each other:

Some of the challenges we can do is : most mile in set time ie 4 weeks ect. most distance and fastest run's:cool:

all you need is :

iPod Nano
iPod+Nike sensor

(armband and nike shoes for the full kit but other brands will do ok)

if you fancy a run , just PM me your e-mail and i'll add you to the challenge


Macrumors Nike+iPod Challenge: 30 day event
Start's 20/10/06 12:00AM

Runners so far:

Liketom
Lau
mouchoir
livingfortoday
crdean1
t1937r0

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[livingfortoday]

Don't start this week! The Chicago Marathon's on Sunday, so those people will win by distance!

[jelloshotsrule]

this is really cool, but no nano for me. :( good luck everyone! i can see this being a good way for geeks to be inspired to run!

[technicolor]

I would join, but I dont want to be the laughing stock

lmao

[liketom]

I would join, but I dont want to be the laughing stock

lmao
do not worry i'm just getting started as well - we can all run bad togther:D

[Flowbee]

Great idea! Hopefully this will encourage a few people to get out and do some running.

[jelloshotsrule]

i really wish this thing worked with the regular pods. blah

[Lau]

Nice one — I'm in. :D

I am completely rubbish though, so if anyone wants to look good they can sign up and see me below them on the stats. :p

[t1937r0]

Nice one — I'm in. :D

I am completely rubbish though, so if anyone wants to look good they can sign up and see me below them on the stats. :p

Sounds like a race to the bottom of the list. Lets see who wins! Wow, what motivation!

[liketom]

Ok so we are off to a start :)

come on Peeps 47 more slots , i think we will have to post the leader boards as we go on :cool:

[mouchoir]

Yay! Count me in. I will certainly challenge for the bottom place :p

I'll pm you my email address.

[crdean1]

I would like to be a part of this...it will be more motivating for me to run. Let me know what I need to do.

Thanks.

Edit: for those who don't use the nike + shoes, what do you do? (velcro?)

[Lau]

I would like to be a part of this...it will be more motivating for me to run. Let me know what I need to do.

Thanks.

Edit: for those who don't use the nike + shoes, what do you do? (velcro?)

If you PM liketom the email address you signed up to Nike with, you're good to go.

I made a little pouch out of elastic and an old t-shirt to hold the sensor (I wrapped it in plastic first) like so:

60081

and modified a wristband I had with some vinyl like so (after seeing these (http://www.imojo.com/nano.html)):

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It seems to do the trick. The shoe pouch looks great, but I think the sweatband would be better off black (I had the insane stripy one kicking around already). If I do well in the challenge, maybe I'll treat myself to a black one. ;) If anyone would like instructions, I'd happily draw some out. :) Also, Flowbee (who posted earlier in the thread) has some great suggestions on his site which is linked in his signature.

[crdean1]

Lau, thanks so much. I will see if my wife can help me make a shoe sensor holder thing. She's pretty good at that stuff.

I appreciate it.

Edit: Saw this (http://www.marware.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Marware.woa/1/wa/selectedCategory?catalogCatID=226&wosid=PV98vWhdLj0vT8wsvCFOBg) thing, only $10.00. I think I'll give it a try.

[Flowbee]

Edit: Saw this (http://www.marware.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Marware.woa/1/wa/selectedCategory?catalogCatID=226&wosid=PV98vWhdLj0vT8wsvCFOBg) thing, only $10.00. I think I'll give it a try.

You can also get this thing for $4 (http://podophile.com/2006/10/16/another-cheap-nike-ipod-shoe-pouch-option-case-logic-usb-shuttle/) or this thing for $8 (http://podophile.com/2006/07/30/nike-running-shoe-wallet-with-the-nike_ipod-sport-kit/) or do this for practically nothing (http://podophile.com/2006/07/14/shoe-hacker-nikeipod-sport-kit-shoe-mod/). They'll all work just as well as having the Nike+ shoes.

[liketom]

You can also get this thing for $4 (http://podophile.com/2006/10/16/another-cheap-nike-ipod-shoe-pouch-option-case-logic-usb-shuttle/) or this thing for $8 (http://podophile.com/2006/07/30/nike-running-shoe-wallet-with-the-nike_ipod-sport-kit/) or do this for practically nothing (http://podophile.com/2006/07/14/shoe-hacker-nikeipod-sport-kit-shoe-mod/). They'll all work just as well as having the Nike+ shoes.
yep thats great stuff!

BTW my legs hurt a little after my little run last night :D

gonna have another go tonight :cool:

[crdean1]

You can also get this thing for $4 (http://podophile.com/2006/10/16/another-cheap-nike-ipod-shoe-pouch-option-case-logic-usb-shuttle/) or this thing for $8 (http://podophile.com/2006/07/30/nike-running-shoe-wallet-with-the-nike_ipod-sport-kit/) or do this for practically nothing (http://podophile.com/2006/07/14/shoe-hacker-nikeipod-sport-kit-shoe-mod/). They'll all work just as well as having the Nike+ shoes.


Thanks Flowbee and Lau for the options. And Flowbee, thanks for the link to the running tips. I stay in pretty good shape cycling over 100 miles a week, and stay very hydrated, but every time I start running distances (more than a mile or two), I get shin splints pretty bad. I think I will start slow this time and follow your chart...we'll see what happens. Count me in at the bottom of the bunch as well.

[liketom]

crdean1 you still need to accept the challenge :)

100 Miles on your bike a! :eek: lot of miles

[crdean1]

I think, after a little research, I have to have a run or two registered before I can accept the challenge. I have tried to accept, but I can't even view it (and I didn't see and accept option on the email). I'll try again tonight after I sync my first run.

About the cycling, don't let it fool you, it's really not that much considering professional cyclists ride that much in the mountains daily. Ha. My route is flat and easy. Hopefully this running thing will be a good supplement to biking...I usually gain about 30 lbs. every winter because I can't ride my bike (dark before and after work). I'd like to break that weight fluxuation trend, and this will be some good motivation.

[liketom]

I think, after a little research, I have to have a run or two registered before I can accept the challenge. I have tried to accept, but I can't even view it (and I didn't see and accept option on the email). I'll try again tonight after I sync my first run.


if you pop your pod to workout basic and just run or walk around the room it will register as a run - then sync to your Mac it will upload the data to the nike website and your off :)

As long as your ready for the start on friday:D

[jelloshotsrule]

yep thats great stuff!

BTW my legs hurt a little after my little run last night :D

gonna have another go tonight :cool:


make sure to stretch afterwards! that can help ease the soreness and definitely will help prevent injury

[kainjow]

I've wanted to get into running.. tried it for a week or so and then pooped out. Maybe this would be a good motiviation, to see what others are doing at the same time.

What headphones do you guys use when running? Last time I tried, they kept falling out (was using some Sony ear buds). Also, do you guys run indoors or outdoors?

[spicyapple]

There are earbuds designed for running. It's usually earbuds with a hook that wraps around your ears, and a wire clip you attach to your shirt so the wires don't pull down on your earbuds. Makes a big difference.

[Flowbee]

The Sennheiser PX-100s (http://podophile.com/2006/07/20/the-best-headphones-for-running/) are still my favorite. I've never liked having anything in my ear or clipped onto my ear when running.

[crdean1]

My first run (or walk around the room). See if you can beat that!

I'm in, let me know if you see any problems with my confirmation. Thanks for your help in getting me started (i truly am an idiot).

[liketom]

My first run (or walk around the room). See if you can beat that!

I'm in, let me know if you see any problems with my confirmation. Thanks for your help in getting me started (i truly am an idiot).
congrats on getting it working:)

now all you got to do is pick a playlist to run to :D

Challenge start's Tomorrow !! woo hoo

[mouchoir]

My first run (or walk around the room). See if you can beat that!

I'm in, let me know if you see any problems with my confirmation. Thanks for your help in getting me started (i truly am an idiot).


I am very impressed with how steady your pace was – you kept a constant speed throughout the distance, never once dropping speed due to fatigue.

:D

[medea]

I may join you guys next time around when I'm more comfortable with running. I do enjoy going out, especially on trails, but running has been way harder for me than riding my bike.
Here is my gear list:
8GB 2nd Gen iPod Nano
Nike+ Sensor (obviously)
Nike+ Armband: Very comfortable. I wish there was a cutout for the screen though.
Marware Sportsuit: Great way to get around using the Nike+ shoes.
New Balance M872 Yellow: Amazing shoe, very light and comfortable. I love the curled laces that help keep the shoes from loosening. This are trail shoes though so if you stick to the pavement look elsewhere. These shoes have a nice toe guard and I've yet to have anything foreign (like pebbles) enter the shoe.

It's too bad I didn't have the Nike+ sensor when I first started running a month ago! I've only used it once so far but it's a great product.

[Bubbasteve]

This is sort of off topic but is the Nike running kit only good for running miles or will it still register if you go on, say an elyptical machine or a stationary bike.

[Flowbee]

This is sort of off topic but is the Nike running kit only good for running miles or will it still register if you go on, say an elyptical machine or a stationary bike.

No, it won't give you an accurate distance reading when you're on an elliptical machine or bicycle. It works very well for walking, however, so you don't need to be a 'runner' use the Sport Kit or join a challenge.

[crdean1]

Wow, this seems to be going well. :o

I'll post my (Flowbee customized) 10 minute run/walk this afternoon. Everyone better be out running right now.:p

[Lau]

Wow, this seems to be going well. :o

I'll post my (Flowbee customized) 10 minute run/walk this afternoon. Everyone better be out running right now.:p

I'm going this evening! :D I hope it stops absolutely pissing it down by then though.

[liketom]

i'm going out in a mo - gonna do some filming as well fot the 3 mill thingy:cool:

[mouchoir]

Was all pleased that I was topping the list (well, only because I was the first to run!), only to be beaten about half an hour later!

[mouchoir]

Oops, double post.

[t1937r0]

Was all pleased that I was topping the list (well, only because I was the first to run!), only to be beaten about half an hour later!

Gee, next time I'll wait until a few hours after my run before I upload. :D

Robin

[mouchoir]

Gee, next time I'll wait until a few hours after my run before I upload. :D

Robin

That woud be lovely! :p

[jessica.]

This is exciting. I don't get my nano until I reach another goal. At the rate I am going I expect to see it sometime in December, but we'll see. I should just get the damn thing and work harder towards the goal. I want it so bad and now I am more excited since I see you CAN use your regular shoes with the sensor. I was told no.

[iKwick7]

i really wish this thing worked with the regular pods. blah

Me too. I realy hope they work with the new shuffles when they come out, as I have one ordered. :)

I really suck at running, though. Funny, though, as I can do the bike like it's my job, but I can only run a few blocks before getting tired. That, and the shin splints don't help either. :(

[Flowbee]

Me too. I realy hope they work with the new shuffles when they come out, as I have one ordered. :)

Sorry to dash your hopes, but the Shuffle doesn't have a standard iPod dock connector... so you won't be able to attach the Sport Kit 'receiver' to the Shuffle. :(

I really suck at running, though. Funny, though, as I can do the bike like it's my job, but I can only run a few blocks before getting tired. That, and the shin splints don't help either. :(

Shin splints can be avoided by making sure you have proper running shoes and starting out easy with a run/walk program. You need to gradually acclimate your bones and joints to the impact of running. When I started out, I would run 2 minutes and walk 4 minutes, repeated 4 more times for a total of 10 running minutes over the course of a half hour. If it sounds too easy, well... that's the point. Each week I would increase my running minutes and decrease my walking minutes. by the end of seven weeks I was able to comfortably run 30 minutes 4 times per week. I was 38 years old when I started running.

See the "5 Tips" link in my signature for more info.

[Lau]

I went for a crazy run tonight in the torrential rain — wasn't for as long as I'd hoped for, but was wicked fun and was my fastest yet. :)

Hope everyone else is getting on well.

[liketom]

I went for a crazy run tonight in the torrential rain — wasn't for as long as I'd hoped for, but was wicked fun and was my fastest yet. :)

Hope everyone else is getting on well.
i did 0.5 Miles LOL but will do better tomorrow:)

i think i'm last

[crdean1]

Well, that was fun. Did a run/walk. Here we are.

Way to go everyone.

[livingfortoday]

Now, it may seem like I'm dead last now, but, uh... yeah. I actually am. Damn! I'll catch up to you whippersnappers yet!

[XIII]

Absolutely pissing it down.. I hope my Nike+ stuff and nano is ok.. I'm off for a run. :p

[Kalns]

Man I don't have a nano yet and I'm not even a runner but I'm tempted to get one and start just to be a part of this! I confess, I like competition. :D

[XIII]

Man I don't have a nano yet and I'm not even a runner but I'm tempted to get one and start just to be a part of this! I confess, I like competition. :D

Thats what I did. And me too. :p

[KingYaba]

This sounds like fun, however I have not gone for a run in two years. :eek:

So, 30 bucks and a nano?

[jelloshotsrule]

So, 30 bucks and a nano?

yeah, and either nike plus shoes or one of the methods of attaching talked about in this thread and on podophile (or elsewhere).

for those who don't have the nike plus shoes... have you had accurate/good results? i'm thinking of asking for a nano and sport kit for the holidays pretty much solely for running purposes. only geeks like me/us would get inspired to exercise because of computer gadgets. hah

[KingYaba]

I wish this would work with my regular iPod. :(

[XIII]

yeah, and either nike plus shoes or one of the methods of attaching talked about in this thread and on podophile (or elsewhere).

for those who don't have the nike plus shoes... have you had accurate/good results? i'm thinking of asking for a nano and sport kit for the holidays pretty much solely for running purposes. only geeks like me/us would get inspired to exercise because of computer gadgets. hah

I've had fine results with my Nike shoe wallet.. although it did fall off last time on my run. :p

[jelloshotsrule]

I wish this would work with my regular iPod. :(

same here. i'd have to get a nano almost just for this.

thanks XIII, i assume that's the little couple dollar pouch, right?

[XIII]

thanks XIII, i assume that's the little couple dollar pouch, right?

Thats right yeah. I have the sensor wrapped in some kitchen roll so its tightly packed in there, and then its fine. :)

[Koodauw]

Good luck you guys and calls. I am would be interested in joining if its still possible.

[mouchoir]

I am aware that a lot of us on this challenge are new to running. How is everyone getting along?

I've been running for almost 3 weeks now, which isn't long, but the longest I've ever managed. My motivation has held thanks to the nike+ and especially down to challenges like these.

Good luck to all of you and keep at it!

[liketom]

Good luck you guys and calls. I am would be interested in joining if its still possible.
Challenge sent :cool:

an update on my running/fitness level

started out running - found very hard going

so been trying to get my fitness up a bit by doing some cycling as well Sunday did 15 mile by bike and yesterday did a 36 mile bike ride - today i'm going to let my body relax a bit so tomorrow i will go for a run and maybe i might have improved a bit

:)

[mouchoir]

Challenge sent :cool:

an update on my running/fitness level

started out running - found very hard going

so been trying to get my fitness up a bit by doing some cycling as well Sunday did 15 mile by bike and yesterday did a 36 mile bike ride - today i'm going to let my body relax a bit so tomorrow i will go for a run and maybe i might have improved a bit

:)

It is devilishly hard to begin with, but it does get easier. You are doing the right thing by cross training, as it takes your joints and muscles a while to get used to the heavy impact of running.

On sunday, I managed to run 5km for the first time in the pouring rain, and actually felt like I could keep on going. Until then I had been suffering at 3.5km. Did another 5km last night to prove to myself it wasn't a one off!

Hope you have a good run tomorrow.

[liketom]

It is devilishly hard to begin with, but it does get easier. You are doing the right thing by cross training, as it takes your joints and muscles a while to get used to the heavy impact of running.

On sunday, I managed to run 5km for the first time in the pouring rain, and actually felt like I could keep on going. Until then I had been suffering at 3.5km. Did another 5km last night to prove to myself it wasn't a one off!

Hope you have a good run tomorrow.
yep when i had a break on the 36 Mile ( 10/20/30mile) i had a 5 min jog up and down the cycle path to keep me going

my main weekness so far is stamina - i find it hard to pace myself on runs

congrats on your 5K BTW :cool:

[mouchoir]

Thanks!

It's amazing that you stamina is your problem but you can cycle 36 miles! That sounds like a long way!

Best tip for pacing yourself I was given, is that you should be running at a pace which you should be able still able to talk at.

[crdean1]

yep when i had a break on the 36 Mile ( 10/20/30mile) i had a 5 min jog up and down the cycle path to keep me going

my main weekness so far is stamina - i find it hard to pace myself on runs

congrats on your 5K BTW :cool:

I'm with you, I have biked twice this week at 30miles a piece, but I can only run/walk 2 miles, and I have no pace, it is so much different than cycling. I have a much greater respect for triatheletes and runners. What gives????

I am still doing the run/walk every other day, from Flowbee's suggestions in his sig. So next week I can hopefully increase my mileage. No shin splints so far!

[jelloshotsrule]

I am still doing the run/walk every other day, from Flowbee's suggestions in his sig. So next week I can hopefully increase my mileage. No shin splints so far!

which week are you on, and are you struggling with it or is it fairly easy to make it through a day's run/walk?

[crdean1]

I am on the third day of week 1. I don't really have a problem with getting through the run/walk, it is the shin splints I can't ever seem to get over.

With Flowbees recs, I have not yet incurred pain in my shins. On Friday, I will complete week 1, and on Sunday, I will start week 2. I'm sure it will be harder to run 5 minutes at a time then than it is to run 2 minutes now. I'd guess I had better get out there before I turn on the TV.

Have you tried it yet, you should give it a shot!

Edit: I should add that I do 10 minutes of walking to warm up, and 10 minutes at the end to cool down, thus completing the 30 minutes.

[Flowbee]

Edit: I should add that I do 10 minutes of walking to warm up, and 10 minutes at the end to cool down, thus completing the 30 minutes.

Congratulations on getting started with the Flowbee Program(tm), but I'm not quite sure I understand that last bit. The "Week 1" suggestion I make on my site is to do the following workout on Mon, Wed, Fri, and Sat...

Start
Run 2 minutes
Walk 4 minutes
Run 2 minutes
Walk 4 minutes
Run 2 minutes
Walk 4 minutes
Run 2 minutes
Walk 4 minutes
Run 2 minutes
Walk 4 minutes
End

Total workout = 30 minutes
Total running time = 10 minutes

You shouldn't need to add 10 minutes of walking at the beginning and end to get to 30 total.

The week 2 plan is...

Start
Run 5 minutes
Walk 5 minutes
Run 5 minutes
Walk 5 minutes
Run 5 minutes
Walk 5 minutes
End

Total workout = 30 minutes
Total running time = 15 minutes

Let me know if the instructions on my site aren't clear... I may need to rewrite them a bit. Anyway, it's good to hear that you're running without shin splints!

[Koodauw]

I would just like to say that I am coming for that #1 spot!

edit: Koodauw = BJK

[rumbletum]

I'd like to join as well if possible, my address is matt.ellard@mac.com

[liketom]

I'd like to join as well if possible, my address is matt.ellard@mac.com
sure thing - challenge sent:)

things are hotting up at the top:cool:

[XIII]

sure thing - challenge sent:)

things are hotting up at the top:cool:

;)

I'm Jackus, so everyone knows.. :) I need to run today, I've had 2 days rest. :p

[liketom]

;)

I'm Jackus, so everyone knows.. :) I need to run today, I've had 2 days rest. :p
looks like you might have some competition on your hands there ;)

[XIII]

looks like you might have some competition on your hands there ;)

I have confidence. ;) :D

[jelloshotsrule]

I am on the third day of week 1. I don't really have a problem with getting through the run/walk, it is the shin splints I can't ever seem to get over.

With Flowbees recs, I have not yet incurred pain in my shins. On Friday, I will complete week 1, and on Sunday, I will start week 2. I'm sure it will be harder to run 5 minutes at a time then than it is to run 2 minutes now. I'd guess I had better get out there before I turn on the TV.

Have you tried it yet, you should give it a shot!

Edit: I should add that I do 10 minutes of walking to warm up, and 10 minutes at the end to cool down, thus completing the 30 minutes.

i started flowbee's plan this week too (just moved, so getting into the new discipline with a fresh start). it's been easy for me, as i'm already fairly active (play in 2 soccer leagues, etc), but i want to do it the slow/gradual way to make sure the routine sticks even as it gets harder.

for shin splints, depending on whether it's the bones or the muscles... make sure you stretch your calves, but also do reverse calf stretches, which will help keep the muscles in the front side of your lower legs from getting too sore. the muscles in front and back work together, and your calves are potentially getting more workout via the run/walking so the other ones can't keep up... or something like that. the nice thing is you can stretch em while you sit. rest your feet on the ground flat, and then raise your toes up, while keeping your heel on the ground. do it 10-20 times a few sets worth and it may very well help... i'd also suggest doing this, even if your shins aren't hurting (yet) to potentially avoid that problem in the future!

we'll have to start a new challenge if/when i get set up with the pod/sport kit... i don't want to be 50 miles behind from the start!

[pbelmore]

looks like you might have some competition on your hands there ;)
Yeah, I need to get new headphones and I'll be back on track (I'm Belmore, by the way, how do you all do?). I meant to run yesterday and didn't get a chance, and I doubt I'll have time tonight. Here's to hoping for Friday!

[Flowbee]

So I went ahead and made some minor rewrites to the Flowbee Program (http://podophile.com/2006/07/17/5-essential-tips-for-new-runners/) for new runners. Hopefully, it's a little clearer. I also caught a typo in Week 3 (run 10 minutes, walk 5)... I had written "repeat two times", but it should have been "repeat one time."

[crdean1]

Well, I didn't end up going yesterday, so I am stuck at 3.67 miles. I will make up for it today. You guys are killing me! Thanks for the stretch advice, and from Flowbees earlier comment, I actually walk 10 minutes before I start the program, just to make sure I am warmed up, so to correct my earlier post, I walk before and after actually doing the workout, although I will probably cut this out as the running gets more intense, i.e. next week (week2).

Edit: Well, I am back, and I added another 1.67 to the mix, and low and behold, I am still WAY behind. I think Lau, Liketom and I should form our own support group. Pic below.

[Koodauw]

:D This has been a good challenge for me. This week I have shaved 30 seconds off my average mile time.

[Kalns]

Are y'all going to keep doing this every month? Because if so I'm going to buy everything right now and try to compete. ;)

[XIII]

Are y'all going to keep doing this every month? Because if so I'm going to buy everything right now and try to compete. ;)

We'll do it again. :) And there are many other communities with challenges like this too... :D I am part of about 5 challenges currently. Look forward to you joining us!

[Kalns]

I may be big and slow but I have heart...like Rocky. :p

Seriously though, it's been six years since I was last involved with any kind of real sports, so I'm going to be...a bit slow off the start, but maybe by next Spring I'll be able to hang with you guys.

[mouchoir]

Just logged on to Nike+ and all my info has been wiped?! :confused:

Luckily, my ipod still has all my run history, but I'm not sure if all my goal and challenge info still exists... could anyone tell me if I'm still showing up on this challenge?

Many thanks,
M

[t1937r0]

could anyone tell me if I'm still showing up on this challenge?

It appears your data is still there.

[pbelmore]

Just logged on to Nike+ and all my info has been wiped?! :confused:
They said they were upgrading their servers last night or something...I may not be a tech guy or anything, but I do know a thing or two about computers (as well as customer service) and it all seemed very poorly implemented.

But rant about Nike's failures as a tech company aside, the information all came back up today (apparently around 3 EST). So go check again, you should be good to go!

(And on a related note...the problem wasn't that the data was gone, just that the end user couldn't see it...my data never left the MacRumors challenge, but when I logged in it said I was a new user.)

[mouchoir]

Thanks t1937r0 and pbelmore. To my relief all the information on my account has been restored.

Phew!

[crdean1]

Well, best workout ever....at least that is what Lance Armstrong told me. I posted another 3.14 miles, and I am still way behind. I guess we lost our founder, he has not posted any miles.

Maybe liketom is running about 10 miles a day, but waiting to sync his ipod until the end of the challenge, to which he will rise to the top!

Below are the standings...I didn't have time to put the pics together this time, so they are in three different pictures.

[liketom]

Well, best workout ever....at least that is what Lance Armstrong told me. I posted another 3.14 miles, and I am still way behind. I guess we lost our founder, he has not posted any miles.

Maybe liketom is running about 10 miles a day, but waiting to sync his ipod until the end of the challenge, to which he will rise to the top!

Below are the standings...I didn't have time to put the pics together this time, so they are in three different pictures.

:D yep i adding all my data up for one final push but it's no where near you lot

25 miles :eek: good on you :cool:

[crdean1]

Yeah, most of my miles are walking, although with Flowbee's running schedule, I am now running for 3 minutes between walks. It is working out good so far, although it is getting a little cold.:)

I am certain to come in on the bottom rung, but it sure is fun.

[jelloshotsrule]

Yeah, most of my miles are walking, although with Flowbee's running schedule, I am now running for 3 minutes between walks. It is working out good so far, although it is getting a little cold.:)

I am certain to come in on the bottom rung, but it sure is fun.

what week are you on in flowbee's schedule? i'm doing the 5 running, 5 walking (second week) stuff now. i'm sure next week i'll start to feel the challenge a bit more

[Flowbee]

what week are you on in flowbee's schedule? i'm doing the 5 running, 5 walking (second week) stuff now. i'm sure next week i'll start to feel the challenge a bit more

Congrats on getting to the second week. You're absolutely right to not be focusing on the physical challenge yet. It's all about conditioning for the first 6 weeks. There's plenty of time for challenge later on.

The jump to 10 minutes was a big one for me. I remember being totally wiped out the first time I ran it. Surprisingly, I was able to get through second 10 minutes after the 5 minute walk. Now I can run 10 minutes without breaking a sweat (which comes in quite handy sometimes when trying to catch a bus). It's amazing what a little conditioning can do. :)

[jelloshotsrule]

Congrats on getting to the second week. You're absolutely right to not be focusing on the physical challenge yet. It's all about conditioning for the first 6 weeks. There's plenty of time for challenge later on.

The jump to 10 minutes was a big one for me. I remember being totally wiped out the first time I ran it. Surprisingly, I was able to get through second 10 minutes after the 5 minute walk. Now I can run 10 minutes without breaking a sweat (which comes in quite handy sometimes when trying to catch a bus). It's amazing what a little conditioning can do. :)

well, in fairness (and as i've mentioned before), i'm not exactly starting from scratch. i'd occasionally run 2-4 miles in the past, and play indoor soccer twice a week... but with your schedule i wanted a fresh start, to ramp up gradually and get into a routine that wasn't overbearing and that i could sustain. i ended up only doing 2 of the first week's routine because of a crazy few days, but am looking forward to sticking through it and building conditioning, breathing, etc...

and yeah, there's definitely something to be said for the first bit of running being toughest. i always found mile 1 to be much harder than 2 or 3...

[Lau]

Beware of NikePlus spam! I just had one in Italian to my website address rather than my Nike + address. Dunno what it does or what the purpose is, but beware anyway...:p

61224

I'd buggered my shoulder, so had been off the running, but it's better now and so will get back on it next week. Think I'm trailing a bit though. Oh dear. :o

[mouchoir]

I was wondering what happened to you Lau, you got off to a good start!

Keep at it and don't worry, I'm sure this will start again in 30 days :)

[liketom]

I was wondering what happened to you Lau, you got off to a good start!

Keep at it and don't worry, I'm sure this will start again in 30 days :)

dam right it will :D

i will do much better next month too ;)

[crdean1]

what week are you on in flowbee's schedule? i'm doing the 5 running, 5 walking (second week) stuff now. i'm sure next week i'll start to feel the challenge a bit more

I am in week 2. Not so bad thus far. Not looking forward to next week, but thanks for the encouragement Flowbee. I'm sure I will be running marathons in no time.:eek:

[kentrox99]

I just joined. Better late than never. Anything to help me get in shape.
Keep up the good work!

[mrgreen4242]

I'm in! I am going to pick up the Nike Kit tomorrow at lunch, and I'll log my first run tomorrow after work. I've got some ground to make up it looks like!

Any other challenges going on? I'd like to do a most improved week to week challenge, for some of us out of shape guys. :)

mrgreen(at)infojunkie(dot)net is my email, which it looks like you need to invite me!

Looking forward to this!

[jessica.]

Does the next challenge start on the 18th? Is this going to be the case going forward? New challenge on the 18th? Or will you standardize it some other way? I don't have my nano yet and I have a surgery on the 1st that will lay me down, but if there was one on 12-18 then I'd be in.

[XIII]

Who is markgjones? Where did you come from? :p

Go away! This is mine to win! ;)

http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/2125/picture4on7.jpg

[liketom]

Who is markgjones? Where did you come from? :p

Go away! This is mine to win! ;)

http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/2125/picture4on7.jpg

i'm looking into that right now ,mmmm

36 Miles!!! someone does not like to catch the bus :D

[XIII]

i'm looking into that right now ,mmmm

36 Miles!!! someone does not like to catch the bus :D

When did he join? :p

[liketom]

When did he join? :p

does not go into much detail , just checked my PM's and i can not find him...
why you want me to remove him ?:rolleyes:

[XIII]

why you want me to remove him ?:rolleyes:

Go for it... ;)

Nah, just curious.

[mrgreen4242]

Well, posted my first run... boy am I out of shape! Did ~1.5mi in 20min :( alternating running and walking for 5 min spurts. Uploaded the data the system seems pretty slick, although I wish it was an offline component of iTunes. Set all my goals, so we'll see how things go!

[t1937r0]

Well, posted my first run... boy am I out of shape! Did ~1.5mi in 20min :( alternating running and walking for 5 min spurts. Uploaded the data the system seems pretty slick, although I wish it was an offline component of iTunes. Set all my goals, so we'll see how things go!

Great start! Keep it up!

I took a look at how the nike+ stores run data on the nano.
It turns out to be a bunch of XML files. Short story is that it seems like
it would be fairly easy to create software that could provide many more
capabilities than the nike site does. In fact, I'd be surprised if such software
doesn't already exist.

[mrgreen4242]

Great start! Keep it up!

I took a look at how the nike+ stores run data on the nano.
It turns out to be a bunch of XML files. Short story is that it seems like
it would be fairly easy to create software that could provide many more
capabilities than the nike site does. In fact, I'd be surprised if such software
doesn't already exist.

Ah, very cool. If you can give me the start of where the files are stored I can start in on something. (I'm a web and db developer, so it'll be another online application, but at least another option, and a basis for an offline one down the road).

Thanks for the encouragement, btw! :D

[t1937r0]

Ah, very cool. If you can give me the start of where the files are stored I can start in on something.

On my Mac, I can find the pertinent files in two directories:

/volumes/t1937r0's nano/iPod_Control/Device/Trainer/Workouts/Empeds/4H635BD5VSX/latest

and

/volumes/t1937r0's nano/iPod_Control/Device/Trainer/Workouts/Empeds/4H635BD5VSX/synched

The "t1937r0's nano" part is obviously my nano's name.
The 4H635BD5VSX part seems to be some type of unique identifier for the
nike+ sensor.

Hope that helps...

[Koodauw]

well I have sort of fell off, but i will be back. Looks like the competition at the top will be fierce.

[kentrox99]

Well, I broke down and bought a pair of the Nike+ shoes. I found a pair on sale for $74. The velcro setup worked well, but I was just worried about the sensor falling off.
Does anybody else have the nike+ shoes or are you all using a different set up?

[crdean1]

Well, I broke down and bought a pair of the Nike+ shoes. I found a pair on sale for $74. The velcro setup worked well, but I was just worried about the sensor falling off.
Does anybody else have the nike+ shoes or are you all using a different set up?

Don't have the nike shoes, but for $74 might consider, where did you find them? I use the marware-shoe-sensor-holder-thing right now. Works pretty good.

[achie25]

I am looking into getting my wife a nano for Christmas so that we can both start getting back into shape after our baby is born. If we both have our own sensor can we both use the same nano? I would assume that it would work. Since we won't be able to run/walk together for awhile since we live in Michigan and we can't take our little ones out in the cold I assume we could get by just sharing a nano until spring if as long as we have our own sensors.

[kentrox99]

Don't have the nike shoes, but for $74 might consider, where did you find them? I use the marware-shoe-sensor-holder-thing right now. Works pretty good.

I got them from dick's sporting goods. They were regularly $84.

[emw]

I'm late to this challenge, so will probably try and jump into the next one. I have to say, I'm loving the iPod kit quite a bit as it allows me to wander off my tried and true paths (read: ones for which I know the distance) and get some new scenery!

Congrats to everyone for getting so many miles in - this is great stuff!

[rickvanr]

My nano and sensor should be arriving this week or next, looks like I'll join the next round.

[Koodauw]

So down to the last few days. Should be a good push towards the end, I am rather looking forward to it.

I signed up to run in a 10k on thanksgiving day, best of all is my father will be doing the run with me. I've ran two practice 10k's this week, hope to run the real race in under 50 mins.

[emw]

I signed up to run in a 10k on thanksgiving day, best of all is my father will be doing the run with me. I've ran two practice 10k's this week, hope to run the real race in under 50 mins.

Good luck with the race, Koodauw! It's always fun to run with family, and getting in under 50 mins would be a very respectable time.

[sreedy]

Just got my Nike+ sensor and am ready to join the next challenge!

[liketom]

next challenge will be starting soon -

i will go through my pm's and this thread for members :)

GONNA DO BETTER this time round ;)

[crdean1]

Liketom...I am glad you are doing this again. It has been a big motivator for me. Cheers.

[liketom]

Liketom...I am glad you are doing this again. It has been a big motivator for me. Cheers.

yep i think it's been good i would loved to have run some more, So the next challenge is gonna be better for me!

Ok so hows eveyone for running from 19th Nov - say 24th Dec ?

The MacRumors Get Trim For X-Mas

19th Nov-24th Dec

[mouchoir]

yep i think it's been good i would loved to have run some more, So the next challenge is gonna be better for me!

Ok so hows eveyone for running from 19th Nov - say 24th Dec ?

The MacRumors Get Trim For X-Mas

19th Nov-24th Dec

Please invite me again!

I was up there for a while iin the last one, but have had to lay off for 5 days due to leg pains :(

I'll be ready for new one!:cool:

[emw]

The MacRumors Get Trim For X-Mas

19th Nov-24th DecI've sent you a PM with my Nike+ user name. I'm in!

Thanks!

[liketom]

i will be sending out invites later on tonight being so many of you it's easy to miss some of you off so if you do not get an invite by tomorrow PM me your Nike user id


The MacRumors Get Trim For X-Mas

Start : 18th Nov
Invited so far :

Liketom -Accepted
t1937r0
emw -Accepted
sreedy -Accepted
gekko513
mrgreen4242
fitinferno
SwitchHitter -Accepted
kentrox99
Koodauw
pbelmore
XIII
crdean1
mouchoir -Accepted
livingfortoday

[emw]

Thanks for the invite - I've accepted. Looks like we'll have a great group of participants!

[jelloshotsrule]

someone post the final results for the last one.

i'll be in on the first challenge that starts after christmas, if i get the proper gear from santa of course. (maybe a "new year's resolution" challenge? hah)

[emw]

maybe a "new year's resolution" challenge?I have a feeling there will be plenty of those... ;)

[rumbletum]

Count me in for the xmas challenge :)

[Koodauw]

Well I would like to give a shout out to markgjones. I dont think I can catch him. Its been one hell of a race, and I have really have enjoyed it. This is really a motivating factor! May the next one be just as good.

[gog]

great idea from the MR community here.
i'm going to PM to be in, so hope theres still room for more.

[liketom]

great idea from the MR community here.
i'm going to PM to be in, so hope theres still room for more.

always room for 1 more :D i'm having trouble loggin into the Nike+ipod website at the moment but aas soon as it's back up i will add you to the list

good luck :cool:

[rumbletum]

Can you add me too please :)

[rickvanr]

Nike+ package is in the mail, add me too if possible please.

[liketom]

Nike+ package is in the mail, add me too if possible please.

pm me your email and no problem


good luck all:cool:

[twoodcc]

still room for 1 more?

[liketom]

still room for 1 more?

o yeah pm me you email and i'll add you

[hollerz]

Accepted the challenge. thanks! :D I'm gonna have to catch up!

[twoodcc]

o yeah pm me you email and i'll add you

sent PM, thanks

[gekko513]

Accepted the challenge. thanks! :D I'm gonna have to catch up!

yup, you're all a bunch of slackers :p

[twoodcc]

yup, you're all a bunch of slackers :p

i accepted. now just gotta upload some data

[hollerz]

yup, you're all a bunch of slackers :p

well, I only got my nike+ today, your gonna have to watch that top spot ;) :p

[gekko513]

well, I only got my nike+ today, your gonna have to watch that top spot ;) :p

I don't expect to keep it. I know t1937r0 and markgjones among others are much more serious runners than I am. I like the look of the graph as it stands now, though. :D

[t1937r0]

I don't expect to keep it. I know t1937r0 and markgjones among others are much more serious runners than I am. I like the look of the graph as it stands now, though. :D

Acutally, in my case, much more consistant than serious. It's not like I can
go out and pop off a 5 or 6 mile run. But I can do 2.5 miles a day 6 or 7
days a week.

[twoodcc]

I don't expect to keep it. I know t1937r0 and markgjones among others are much more serious runners than I am. I like the look of the graph as it stands now, though. :D

well i plan to do some damage to the leaderboard

[sreedy]

Just posted my first run! 3.73 miles.... not quite bottom of those that posted! Maybe I should have put the nike+ kit in my soccer boots this weekend!

Just wondering what sort of pace people are doing, mine for that run was 8'33" which I am looking to improve.

[emw]

Just wondering what sort of pace people are doing, mine for that run was 8'33" which I am looking to improve.Mine varies between about 8:00 and 8:30, depending on how I'm feeling, the distance, and the course. For the 47 miles on my Nike+ account for the past 8 weeks I've average 8:17 miles.

Not too great, but I haven't really focused on improving my speed.

[t1937r0]

Wow. You guys run much faster than I do. My pace during the last
three runs has hovered right around 10 minutes per mile.

[emw]

Wow. You guys run much faster than I do. My pace during the last
three runs has hovered right around 10 minutes per mile.
Doesn't seem to be hurting your distance, however, which is what's tracked here. I wouldn't worry too much about your pace - run what's comfortable and don't get hurt. As you rack up mileage, you might start seeing an increase in pace as you become more acclimated to the process.

As for me, it seems that no matter what distance I run, I'm always in that same range of times. I pretty much just have one speed, which always makes me laugh when I'm reading a running article and they say something like "run 1 mile at 90% of race pace." Race pace and practice pace for me are the same. :o

[t1937r0]

I pretty much just have one speed,

Not me. I have several. For instance, slow, slower, stopped, and
lets not forget backwards.

:D

[sreedy]

Doesn't seem to be hurting your distance, however, which is what's tracked here.

Yeah I need to focus on distance next, especially for this challenge.

Using one of the Nike+ albums from iTunes I have been doing the "Improve you Endunance" and it's been working really well for me! So that focuses on changing pace, which I didn't think I could do until this. Next is to now try and even paced run and see if it truely has improved my endurance!

[spicyapple]

I am ready. :)

How many spots are still open?

[gekko513]

I am ready. :)

How many spots are still open?

There are currently 20 participants. I don't know what the max is.

[XIII]

Just wondering what sort of pace people are doing, mine for that run was 8'33" which I am looking to improve.

For my 3 miles or so runs its about 6'30" a mile, and when I drop to a steady pace for longer stuff more like 7'00", maybe 7'15".

[gekko513]

For my 3 miles or so runs its about 6'30" a mile, and when I drop to a steady pace for longer stuff more like 7'00", maybe 7'15".
Yeah, I should probably have mentioned you among the serious runners, but you're so serious that many of your runs are competitions that can't be recorded for the challenge and you're also more into speed than distance, if I got you right.

[liketom]

I am ready. :)

How many spots are still open?
loads and i'll add you in a bit :)

[XIII]

Yeah, I should probably have mentioned you among the serious runners, but you're so serious that many of your runs are competitions that can't be recorded for the challenge and you're also more into speed than distance, if I got you right.

I don't want to boast too much, but yes, speed more than distance, and a few of my runs are competitions when I don't want to have the Nike+ kit on me while I run.

[fitinferno]

Not me. I have several. For instance, slow, slower, stopped, and
lets not forget backwards.

:D

Hehe, glad to know I'm not alone in pacing style :P

[rickvanr]

Almost cracked the top 10 on the first run of the challenge. Too bad I won't have a chance to run again until Saturday, but by then I'll be at the back of the pack again.

Anyone have any good recommendations for workout music?

[fitinferno]

Anyone have any good recommendations for workout music?

I know I'll sound bizarre saying this, but I think eminem is some great music to run to. A lot of his songs have that whole "overcome" feeling and a good beat for pacing.

[t1937r0]

I know I'll sound bizarre saying this, but I think eminem is some great music to run to. A lot of his songs have that whole "overcome" feeling and a good beat for pacing.

I agree. In addition, I like podrunner (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=124686671&s=143441)

[fitinferno]

I agree. In addition, I like podrunner (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=124686671&s=143441)

Oh my gosh, thanks for that! I never knew they had podcasts like these :o This will keep me way happy for many runs to come :)

[hollerz]

have you all calibrated it? reason i ask is my pace is average 6'50", and i'm not sure thats right if you're all 8'+. I'm also not using nike+ shoes so this makes me wonder if it's innacurate. I don't want to cheat!! :o

[gekko513]

have you all calibrated it? reason i ask is my pace is average 6'50", and i'm not sure thats right if you're all 8'+. I'm also not using nike+ shoes so this makes me wonder if it's innacurate. I don't want to cheat!! :o
Do you run fast or slow? Do you measure in km or miles? When I run my pace is usually around 6, but that is km and I run slowly.

[hollerz]

i measure in miles, i've never really had anyone to compare myself too, but i do run quite fast, maybe thats why i can't run really long distances lol

[gekko513]

i measure in miles, i've never really had anyone to compare myself too, but i do run quite fast, maybe thats why i can't run really long distances lol
Well, it's not unreasonable if you're a fast runner. You still run slower than XIII if 6'50'' is for runs that are three miles or less.

[hollerz]

yeah i usually run between 2-3 miles. I think i'll take it to the track at the weekend to see how accurate it is anyway.

[Flowbee]

I'm also not using nike+ shoes so this makes me wonder if it's innacurate. I don't want to cheat!! :o

Calibrating (http://podophile.com/2006/08/15/want-better-accuracy-from-your-nike-ipod-sport-kit-calibrate/) is always a good idea.

But it's sounds like you're getting pretty accurate results. Usually, if there's a problem with the way the sensor is attached to a non-nike shoe, the results are wildly inaccurate. Just make sure that, which ever way you've attached the sensor to your shoe, it's tightly secured and isn't to move around. If the sensor can slide or bounce around (even a little) while you're running, you'll get inaccurate results.

[sreedy]

Anyone have any good recommendations for workout music?

Well I have 3 different running playlists depending on what I aiming for:

Under 4 miles - The Fratellis Album Costello Music is great for quick pace

Training - I brought the "Improve you Endurance" Nike+ Album with a coach which I think is awesome.... a real motivation.

Over 4 miles - The LCD Nike+ Album which is great for getting you in the zone at a good steady pace that you can maintain.

I think these Nike+ Albums are very good, the fact that you get the continous track for running and then individual tracks for normal listening makes the £7.99 price good value.

[gog]

Just posted my first run! 3.73 miles.... not quite bottom of those that posted! Maybe I should have put the nike+ kit in my soccer boots this weekend!

Just wondering what sort of pace people are doing, mine for that run was 8'33" which I am looking to improve.

Ha, I've been wondering about soccer. Was almost going to pop the gizmo in my boots last wednesday kick-around, out of curiosity to see how far I run in a game. Distance lost to the challenge but decided I should protect the nano... If you do it, share the graph. My average pace seems to be about 7.20 / mile.

[jessica.]

My nano was ordered about 1 hour ago and it's being engraved (ie: longer wait time). I am going to the Apple store today or tomorrow to get the sport kit. Can I be added to the challenge or should I wait to have the nano first?

[twoodcc]

My nano was ordered about 1 hour ago and it's being engraved (ie: longer wait time). I am going to the Apple store today or tomorrow to get the sport kit. Can I be added to the challenge or should I wait to have the nano first?

after you setup your account at nikeplus.com (whatever the site is), you can be added to the challege whenever you want

[jessica.]

I set up my account and my nano will be here on 11-30. I am listed under jessica. or iamjessica@mac.com. I PM'd "liketom" but I haven't had a response yet.

[twoodcc]

I set up my account and my nano will be here on 11-30. I am listed under jessica. or iamjessica@mac.com. I PM'd "liketom" but I haven't had a response yet.

hopefully he'll add you as soon as he sees it on here

[rickvanr]

I need to run more, I'm getting killed in this competition. Hopefully this weekend I'll be able to double my total and then some.

[twoodcc]

I need to run more, I'm getting killed in this competition. Hopefully this weekend I'll be able to double my total and then some.

i think this club is good for everyone. makes us try to run more.

good luck

[gekko513]

i think this club is good for everyone. makes us try to run more.

good luck

Yeah... I'm watching your progress with fear...

And markgjones, where did you come from? You had zero kilometres all this time and all of a sudden you had a couple more than me. Who are you anyway? Reveal yourself! ;)

[t1937r0]

And markgjones, where did you come from? He had zero kilometres all this time and all of a sudden he had a couple more than me. Who are you anyway? Reveal yourself! ;)

From the distances involved, it seems markgjones only runs marathons.

[gekko513]

i think this club is good for everyone. makes us try to run more.
Holy crap, you almost closed the gap since yesterday! How far do you run each time? 15km?
From the distances involved, it seems markgjones only runs marathons.
Or he doesn't upload his data between each time, or something.

[spicyapple]

We had an unexpected downfall of snow and plummeting temperatures so it made running difficult, if not dangerous on the icy roads. My distance records are so awful, I feel so ashamed. *sobbing*

[t1937r0]

We had an unexpected downfall of snow and plummeting temperatures so it made running difficult, if not dangerous on the icy roads. My distance records are so awful, I feel so ashamed. *sobbing*

Everyone has to start somewhere. Its great that you're out there moving!
Personal bests improve significantly over time. You'll get there if you just
keep moving.

[t1937r0]

Or he doesn't upload his data between each time, or something.

Guess I forgot the ;) at the end of my marathon comment, eh? ;)

[crdean1]

Or he doesn't upload his data between each time, or something.

He did that last time....he comes from nowhere, I have actually thought he is liketom's alter ego.

I think liketom (markgjones), although he appears to not be participating, indulges in the secret joy of anonymous tail-kicking.

[colocolo]

I'm not running much lately; I ran long for the last time on Nov 5th, for the NY marathon. Now, I'm trying to get my gf to run constantly (she is REALLY lazy) so I've barely ran 12 kms in the last 10 days at a very low pace.

Still, is there room for one more or are the spots filled? I probably wont be able to compete :) , but i would love to be part of the running brotherhood of MR.

[twoodcc]

Holy crap, you almost closed the gap since yesterday! How far do you run each time? 15km?


well i measure in miles. i run almost everyday. i try to at least get 4 miles in. sometimes i have a few short runs in the same day.

yesterday i ran almost 8 miles in one run. today only around 6

[gekko513]

well i measure in miles. i run almost everyday. i try to at least get 4 miles in. sometimes i have a few short runs in the same day.

yesterday i ran almost 8 miles in one run. today only around 6

You got me, and I can't compete with 4+ miles every day. :)

[twoodcc]

You got me, and I can't compete with 4+ miles every day. :)

awww come on. 4 miles a day isn't too bad. and actually i'll be taking a few days off this coming week.

i also do some walking. every little bit helps

[jessica.]

hopefully he'll add you as soon as he sees it on here
Yup me too. I have everything I need and I can start in the next 7 days after I am closer to being healed from my surgery.

[twoodcc]

Yup me too. I have everything I need and I can start in the next 7 days after I am closer to being healed from my surgery.

that's good to hear that you're staying active after surgery. just be careful

[gekko513]

awww come on. 4 miles a day isn't too bad. and actually i'll be taking a few days off this coming week.

i also do some walking. every little bit helps

OK, you're on. I'll try and step it up one notch. Good luck.


Welcome to the running club, jessica.

[Flowbee]

awww come on. 4 miles a day isn't too bad.

Even though I'm not a "challenge" kind of guy, I've been thinking of ramping up from 3 miles per day to 4. The only thing that concerns me is that I'm a total creature of habit, and 3 miles is a very comfortable run for me. I think I'll start out doing 4 miles just on the weekends and see how it goes.

[jessica.]

OK, you're on. I'll try and step it up one notch. Good luck.


Welcome to the running club, jessica.
Soon ;) I haven't actually received the invite. I'm not even sure where to go to just watch how the challenge is going.

[rickvanr]

.. well running didn't happen this weekend. :(

Thursday and Friday's hockey took a toll on me. Maybe Tuesday, and Wednesday, but again we'll have to see how the legs are feeling after hockey tomorrow.

[twoodcc]

.. well running didn't happen this weekend. :(

Thursday and Friday's hockey took a toll on me. Maybe Tuesday, and Wednesday, but again we'll have to see how the legs are feeling after hockey tomorrow.

awww, don't sweat it. just run a little slower and it'll actually help your legs recover

[twoodcc]

OK, you're on. I'll try and step it up one notch. Good luck.



well now, that's the spirit :)

looks like i'll have to do the same ;)

[rickvanr]

awww, don't sweat it. just run a little slower and it'll actually help your legs recover

Leg pain didn't have a whole lot to do with it, just overall fatigue. Plus, I'd like to be sharp for Monday night's game.

[t1937r0]

well now, that's the spirit :)

looks like i'll have to do the same ;)

Me too. Actually, I think I'll have to triple my distances
just to stay in sight of the leaders...:(

[twoodcc]

Me too. Actually, I think I'll have to triple my distances
just to stay in sight of the leaders...:(

nah, just run more runs. it's easier to break it down into smaller runs. but as you get fitter, make the runs longer

[twoodcc]

Leg pain didn't have a whole lot to do with it, just overall fatigue. Plus, I'd like to be sharp for Monday night's game.

well even a light jog could help. try it, you'll see

[t1937r0]

nah, just run more runs. it's easier to break it down into smaller runs. but as you get fitter, make the runs longer

I'm running (pretty consistantly) 6 or 7 days per week, 2.5+ miles at
a time. My schedule doesn't really hold any more time for running. :(

[twoodcc]

I'm running (pretty consistantly) 6 or 7 days per week, 2.5+ miles at
a time. My schedule doesn't really hold any more time for running. :(

that's pretty good. now just try to add a little bit to each run

[XIII]

twoodcc - What kind of pace do you run at (minute/mile)?

[twoodcc]

twoodcc - What kind of pace do you run at (minute/mile)?

usually i run around 7:00 a mile on average. sometimes faster. sometimes slower. it usually depends on if i'm running by myself or with someone else. When i run with my girlfriend, it's slower. when i run by myself, it's faster

it also depends on how far i'm running, clearly it's easier to run faster for a shorter run.

but i also do some walking, so that hurts my overall average pace.

[rickvanr]

I have no chance at catching the leaders.. but woot woot, cracked the top ten with run number three. A personal best 7k. Now, let's just pray I can move tomorrow to do it again.

.. was able to move today, for another 7k. Thrust myself into 9th place :p I'm coming for you twoodcc

[twoodcc]

I have no chance at catching the leaders.. but woot woot, cracked the top ten with run number three. A personal best 7k. Now, let's just pray I can move tomorrow to do it again.

good job ;)

keep it up :cool:

[gauchogolfer]

I just purchased my first Nano, and picked up a Nike+ kit while I was at it. Thanks to the original MR running club thread I decided to try the beginner's program from runnersworld magazine, and am now working up to the 30 minutes continuous run mark. I just need to figure out how to jury-rig a holder for my non-Nike shoes. A search of the forum ought to shed some light...

BTW, the new Nano is a product red 8GB model, the little brother of my 20GB 4G model. It's beautiful.

[twoodcc]

I just purchased my first Nano, and picked up a Nike+ kit while I was at it. Thanks to the original MR running club thread I decided to try the beginner's program from runnersworld magazine, and am now working up to the 30 minutes continuous run mark. I just need to figure out how to jury-rig a holder for my non-Nike shoes. A search of the forum ought to shed some light...

BTW, the new Nano is a product red 8GB model, the little brother of my 20GB 4G model. It's beautiful.

congrats on the new ipod! good choice.

glad to see you're running as well. yeah, just search the forum for a rig. there's plently around here. i actually got some new nike shoes which i like a lot.

hopefully you'll join our little challenge....hopefully this won't be our only one

[Flowbee]

I just need to figure out how to jury-rig a holder for my non-Nike shoes. A search of the forum ought to shed some light...

Here's a list of 10 options (http://podophile.com/2006/11/30/nike-ipod-shoe-hack-and-sensor-accessory-round-up/) to get you started.

[gauchogolfer]

Here's a list of 10 options (http://podophile.com/2006/11/30/nike-ipod-shoe-hack-and-sensor-accessory-round-up/) to get you started.

Thanks Flowbee, I found your site on the first page of the thread. It's a nice resource. I went this morning for the first time, and just tucked the sensor under my laces. It worked fine, but I'll choose a more sturdy solution soon. How should I go about joining the club (I've got a whole 2.3 miles to add ;))? My Nike+ username is the same as my MR one, keeps things easier.

[twoodcc]

Thanks Flowbee, I found your site on the first page of the thread. It's a nice resource. I went this morning for the first time, and just tucked the sensor under my laces. It worked fine, but I'll choose a more sturdy solution soon. How should I go about joining the club (I've got a whole 2.3 miles to add ;))? My Nike+ username is the same as my MR one, keeps things easier.

yeah, i've lost a sensor running like that.

as far as joining, i think 'liketom' has to add you. and i think he needs your email address, but i'm not sure

[gekko513]

awww come on. 4 miles a day isn't too bad. and actually i'll be taking a few days off this coming week.

i also do some walking. every little bit helps
*curses* You were supposed to take a few days off this week... ;)

[Flowbee]

Not sure if anyone's noticed this yet, but there are widgets available on Nikeplus.com for tracking your goals and challenges. I've posted a short write-up on my site (http://podophile.com/2006/12/10/nike-ipod-widgets-for-mac-and-windows/).

http://podophile.com/images/nikepluswidgets.jpg (http://podophile.com/2006/12/10/nike-ipod-widgets-for-mac-and-windows/)

[twoodcc]

*curses* You were supposed to take a few days off this week... ;)

actually i did....on sunday and tuesday i think. i just walked some on those days.

but this is turning into a good competition i think ;)

[twoodcc]

Not sure if anyone's noticed this yet, but there are widgets available on Nikeplus.com for tracking your goals and challenges. I've posted a short write-up on my site (http://podophile.com/2006/12/10/nike-ipod-widgets-for-mac-and-windows/).

http://podophile.com/images/nikepluswidgets.jpg (http://podophile.com/2006/12/10/nike-ipod-widgets-for-mac-and-windows/)

thanks for that info. i didn't know that existed. might come in handy....

[twoodcc]

*curses* You were supposed to take a few days off this week... ;)

did you run 17 miles today? or did you find a hole in the system?

[gekko513]

did you run 17 miles today? or did you find a hole in the system?

27km, yes. :D

[twoodcc]

27km, yes. :D

which one, you ran, or found a hole? b/c isn't that like triple of any other run? looks kinda suspicious to me...

[gekko513]

I ran, but had to walk the last 30 minutes because I got completely stiff. I've had similar runs twice earlier (17km and 23km). Why would I cheat. :rolleyes:

[twoodcc]

I ran, but had to walk the last 30 minutes because I got completely stiff. I've had similar runs twice earlier (17km and 23km). Why would I cheat. :rolleyes:

well if you look at the overall leaderboard, clearly people have figured out a way to cheat.

i'm just saying that it looked kinda suspicious....and it does. clearly you don't do that very often

[gekko513]

No, because after I do that I'm drained much more than usual for the next two days. I can't do it every day. Maybe every third or fourth day, at least until I get in better shape.

[twoodcc]

No, because after I do that I'm drained much more than usual for the next two days. I can't do it every day. Maybe every third or fourth day, at least until I get in better shape.

i'm curious.....how old are you, if you don't mind me asking?

[gekko513]

i'm curious.....how old are you, if you don't mind me asking?

29... and I just started running again after a two year break. I used to run half marathons without much fanfare during normal exercise. Well, I did get similarly drained for the next couple of days.

Oh, and in case you wonder. My running pace is and has always been very slow. Around 10 mins per mile, and since I just started running again I walk a bit every 5 minutes because my legs hurt and walking helps to give them some variation, so my average pace when running is around 11:30 mins per mile. The slow pace lets me go on for several hours.

[twoodcc]

29... and I just started running again after a two year break. I used to run half marathons without much fanfare during normal exercise. Well, I did get similarly drained for the next couple of days.

Oh, and in case you wonder. My running pace is and has always been very slow. Around 10 mins per mile, and since I just started running again I walk a bit every 5 minutes because my legs hurt and walking helps to give them some variation, so my average pace when running is around 11:30 mins per mile. The slow pace lets me go on for several hours.

interesting.....i think i would get bored

[gekko513]

interesting.....i think i would get bored
Yeah, it gets a bit boring after two hours, but the endorphins that are released after I've been going for about 45 mins are a bit like a drug. The next hour or so is pure joy... then fatigue starts setting in and it's all a matter of making it back home.

[twoodcc]

Yeah, it gets a bit boring after two hours, but the endorphins that are released after I've been going for about 45 mins are a bit like a drug. The next hour or so is pure joy... then fatigue starts setting in and it's all a matter of making it back home.

yeah, i bet it'd be boring....but at least you get to enjoy the scenery....i really don't get to that much

[rickvanr]

wow gekko513. Those are some seriously impressive runs. You must have a lot of spare time to fit in multi hour runs. I envy you. I barely have enough time after work for dinner, to catch up on the news, and a few lame posts on here for me to squeeze in a 45 min run before bed.

Moved up to 8th today. Only a couple miles behind 7th.

Anyone know if its safe to exercise after giving blood? I'm doing that tomorrow, so if I can't run, I won't have another chance until the weekend most likely which is kind of a bummer.

[jessica.]

I wonder how people can cheat, but more importantly I'm still waiting for an invite. It'll be like Christmas morning when I do get it...I feel ousted!

[twoodcc]

Anyone know if its safe to exercise after giving blood? I'm doing that tomorrow, so if I can't run, I won't have another chance until the weekend most likely which is kind of a bummer.

well everyone is different. i would probably run after giving blood, but my body is probably different than yours.

you just gotta know you're body, and if you do run, pay attention to yourself and be prepared to stop early

good luck

[gekko513]

wow gekko513. Those are some seriously impressive runs. You must have a lot of spare time to fit in multi hour runs. I envy you. I barely have enough time after work for dinner, to catch up on the news, and a few lame posts on here for me to squeeze in a 45 min run before bed.

Moved up to 8th today. Only a couple miles behind 7th.

Anyone know if its safe to exercise after giving blood? I'm doing that tomorrow, so if I can't run, I won't have another chance until the weekend most likely which is kind of a bummer.
Thanks. I quit work at the end of September and since then, the only thing on my schedule has been studying for an exam that I had last week. (6th of Dec, the day I didn't run last week). Now, I have nothing on my schedule except the Nike+iPod challenge. ;)

I don't know about exercising after giving blood. You could ask them when you do it tomorrow, or I could call my marathon running friend who also gives blood and ask. He'll probably know.

Amazingly, I didn't feel drained from yesterday on my jog today, so I did another long distance run. Around 20km in 2 hours and 26 minutes.

[sreedy]

Moved up to 8th today. Only a couple miles behind 7th.

I thought that was me but looks like I am your next target at 6th, I've had 5 days off due to over doing it by running and playing a full soccer game in one day! Too much for me!

So I'm going to go out tonight and see if I can put some clear miles between myself and rickvanr .....AND have a go at hitting the top 5 so MRemw is my target!

[gekko513]

twoodcc: Have you stopped running, or have you just not uploaded your runs the last couple of days?

[twoodcc]

twoodcc: Have you stopped running, or have you just not uploaded your runs the last couple of days?

a little of both. i was on a hunting trip this weekend. i just got back. i couldn't really run anywhere (without getting shot), but i'll be back at it tomorrow.

[rickvanr]

I thought that was me but looks like I am your next target at 6th, I've had 5 days off due to over doing it by running and playing a full soccer game in one day! Too much for me!

So I'm going to go out tonight and see if I can put some clear miles between myself and rickvanr .....AND have a go at hitting the top 5 so MRemw is my target!

Garr.. I'm still a couple miles behind 7th. This would be so much easier if he'd just stopped running :p

Top five would be a super finish, and you're so close. Half a k according to the widget.

I think I'll aim for 6th by the end of this. Even if I don't move up a couple more spots, I'm still pretty pleased with myself.

[gekko513]

AARRRGH! USA WHY CAN'T YOU GET WITH THE PROGRAM AND START USING THE STANDARD UNITS OF MEASUREMENT???



Sorry, about the outburst. :o I have a question. When the heck is 12:59 AM in normal sensible 24 hours time? That's when it says the challenge ends for me.

[SamIchi]

AARRRGH! USA WHY CAN'T YOU GET WITH THE PROGRAM AND START USING THE STANDARD UNITS OF MEASUREMENT???



Sorry, about the outburst. :o I have a question. When the heck is 12:59 AM in normal sensible 24 hours time? That's when it says the challenge ends for me.

00:59

Where does everyone run? I used to run in the summer, but now it's cold and crappy outside, it makes me want to stay in. I don't go to the gym, and probably never would. I really need to start getting active again.

[rickvanr]

When I run, I have mine display KM's if that's what you're AARRGH'ing about gekko513

Where does everyone run? I used to run in the summer, but now it's cold and crappy outside, it makes me want to stay in. I don't go to the gym, and probably never would. I really need to start getting active again.

Until around the start of October I ran outside, now that it's getting chilly I just run on the treadmill at home. It's not so bad.

[gekko513]

00:59
Thanks a lot. I could've handled 3AM, but when 0 o'clock doesn't exist and 12 o'clock does, I get confused.
Where does everyone run? I used to run in the summer, but now it's cold and crappy outside, it makes me want to stay in. I don't go to the gym, and probably never would. I really need to start getting active again.
I run on asphalt mostly, and it's hilly for the first 15 minutes of my runs, but then it gets better.
When I run, I have mine display KM's if that's what you're AARRGH'ing about gekko513
Good :) You're sensible. This time I was aarghing about the 12 hours clock, but I'm also frustrated by all the conversion that has to be done in this thread to discuss distance and pace.

[ziwi]

Getting me interested in thi, but had a question - Rain. Does the equipment work in the rain? I do not think it would be wise to take the nano out for a spin in therain - are the sensors waterproof, armbands as well? Just want to know the limitations before I purchase...

Thanks.

[twoodcc]

AARRRGH! USA WHY CAN'T YOU GET WITH THE PROGRAM AND START USING THE STANDARD UNITS OF MEASUREMENT???



Sorry, about the outburst. :o I have a question. When the heck is 12:59 AM in normal sensible 24 hours time? That's when it says the challenge ends for me.

mine says that it ends at 6:59 PM (i think, it could be AM i guess).

gekko, where are you located?

[gekko513]

mine says that it ends at 6:59 PM (i think, it could be AM i guess).

gekko, where are you located?

I'm in Norway, and right now it's sleet and rain outside, and the roads are mostly slush, so running doesn't seem very appealing. :)

Getting me interested in thi, but had a question - Rain. Does the equipment work in the rain? I do not think it would be wise to take the nano out for a spin in therain - are the sensors waterproof, armbands as well? Just want to know the limitations before I purchase...

Thanks.
I've been running in rain with the Nike iPod armband. It seems to protect the iPod fairly well against the rain. Sometimes it's a bit damp in a small area where the opening is when I come back after a run, but so far no problems. I don't know if the sensor is waterproof, but I haven't had any problems with it. I have Nike shoes, though, so the sensor is in the sole and hasn't really become wet at any time. If you plan to attach the sensor to the shoe using some other method it may be different.

[rickvanr]

.. so today I had a stellar run. Would have launched me into 7th. I didn't end the workout before plugging in my iPod, I only paused it. iTunes recognized the run, but the Nike website won't update it. Anyone know how to force the two to sync themselves?

[kentrox99]

Since this competition is over today, does anybody know if we are doing another one....for the new year?:D

[twoodcc]

Since this competition is over today, does anybody know if we are doing another one....for the new year?:D

i hope so. i like the motivation :)

[rickvanr]

i hope so. i like the motivation :)

Same here, however I'm a bit miffed my last two runs were not counted when I plugged in my iPod. I'll never see those 11k again.

Perhaps if no one takes charge I'll start a 'Get Fit For Valentine's Day' competition.

Edit::

Congratulations twoodcc on winning the challenge :)

[twoodcc]

Same here, however I'm a bit miffed my last two runs were not counted when I plugged in my iPod. I'll never see those 11k again.

Perhaps if no one takes charge I'll start a 'Get Fit For Valentine's Day' competition.

Edit::

Congratulations twoodcc on winning the challenge :)

I'd be up for the Valentine's Day challenge.

Thanks.

Merry Christmas.

[fitinferno]

I'd be up for the Valentine's Day challenge.

Thanks.

Merry Christmas.

After a dismal attempt at participation in this challenge, I'd be up for the Valentine's one as well...w/much more motivation...lol. :)

[jessica.]

I'm up for one but it's been a few weeks I think since I asked to be added and still no go. I'd take offense but it's my new year's resolution to stop worrying so much! For now I run alone :(

[rickvanr]

Alright, so I guess I'll start up a Valentine's Day Challenge.

However, since I'm most likely going to be super lazy for the next week I'm going to wait until 1 January 2007.

[fitinferno]

Alright, so I guess I'll start up a Valentine's Day Challenge.

However, since I'm most likely going to be super lazy for the next week I'm going to wait until 1 January 2007.

Hehe, was just going to look into setting it up myself. I concur w/the waiting for the start date to be 1st January...that way we'll all have those shiny new resolutions to keep...and the hangover to get rid of by running :eek:

[QCassidy352]

I got a nike + iPod kit for christmas, and I'm an avid runner, so sign me up for the next competition! It sounds like fun. :)

[748s]

I'm up for one but it's been a few weeks I think since I asked to be added and still no go. I'd take offense but it's my new year's resolution to stop worrying so much! For now I run alone :(

same here.
tried to join up awhile back but couldn't get on.
i'm in for the next one starting 1st Jan 07.
just hope i can join up this time.

[Flowbee]

The Nike+ website is doing a New Year's Resolution (http://podophile.com/2006/12/26/nike-ipod-new-years-resolutions/) challenge for January. Pick a goal, and then decide what the consequences will be if you don't achieve that goal. Nikeplus.com keeps track of your progress starting January 1st.

[liketom]

Hello all , i'm back on after a period of illness (all clear now) but i feel bad for leaving all you here:( but i't seems you all have been doing great with the running.

Oh and BTW i'm not an alter ego of mark jones ;)

what else did i miss?

[gekko513]

I'm glad to have you back liketom and glad to hear that you're clear of the illness. I was wondering and getting a bit worried since you weren't around to invite people to the challenge.

Congratulations twoodcc, on winning the challenge! Christmas happened here so it was difficult to find time to run, but my legs also needed the time to recover so it's all for the better I think.

[liketom]

I'm glad to have you back liketom and glad to hear that you're clear of the illness. I was wondering and getting a bit worried since you weren't around to invite people to the challenge.

Thanks gekko :) ok so right what we doing for the next one in Jan ? someone else took charge do all want me to send invites?

[gekko513]

Thanks gekko :) ok so right what we doing for the next one in Jan ? someone else took charge do all want me to send invites?
I'd be up for a January challenge. Does that collide with Valentine? I don't know when that is. Now that you're back it'll be easier if you just keep inviting people since you already have all the usernames.