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iPod touch nike+ on new ipod touch
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Lesser Evets
macrumors 68040
Give me a week.
I just got the shoes, the sensor node thing arrives tomorrow.
The iPT arrives Monday.
The shoes are the typically ridiculous design of all modern running shoes made by high end makers - fluted with oddly fairy-cake colors. Removing the foot pad lining on the left shoe reveals an indent of hard plastic with a foam nub to be removed allowing the sensor placement.
You could just buy a pouch to attach to any old sneaker, though.
I've been doing recumbent biking for months, so now I can switch over to running and monitor progress.
I just got the shoes, the sensor node thing arrives tomorrow.
The iPT arrives Monday.
The shoes are the typically ridiculous design of all modern running shoes made by high end makers - fluted with oddly fairy-cake colors. Removing the foot pad lining on the left shoe reveals an indent of hard plastic with a foam nub to be removed allowing the sensor placement.
You could just buy a pouch to attach to any old sneaker, though.
I've been doing recumbent biking for months, so now I can switch over to running and monitor progress.
QCassidy352
macrumors G5
yeah, that's what I do. I have a few pairs of running shoes, so that makes it easy to switch the sensor around.
Looking forward to hearing your impressions of the nike+ experience on the touch!
So what kind of things can you do with the nike+ app anyways? I know it's for runners, but that's it.
basically it's just for running and walking, and that's it. it tracks your distance, pace, calories, and then the rest is on the nike+ website - challenges, training, etc.
Lesser Evets
macrumors 68040
I am looking forward to measuring and pacing active, outdoor workouts. Generally you can only do it well on gym equipment.
I'll try to post a whole run down of the Nike+ system in about a week, because they don't describe it very well on the Nike site, or the Apple site. It's an utter marketing shame that Nike/Apple don't describe the product's uses in more detail. I couldn't find anything decent on Nike's site, and Apple's description is minimal.
I'll try to post a whole run down of the Nike+ system in about a week, because they don't describe it very well on the Nike site, or the Apple site. It's an utter marketing shame that Nike/Apple don't describe the product's uses in more detail. I couldn't find anything decent on Nike's site, and Apple's description is minimal.
OSXmaniac
macrumors newbie
I am planning on using the iPT with Nike+ as well but I am not sure how much the weight affects the running. I am using a shuffle rite now and its perfect. I was thinking of buying the sports band only but I really like to listen to music while running. so what I am thinkin is, what might be the best way to attach the iPT. An armwrist or better to have something round my waist? any suggestions?
Lesser Evets
macrumors 68040
It is only 4 oz. That's negligible. I suspect the size of it might be more issue in running. If I could figure out which arm band is best to keep it from jettisoning through space I would buy and try.
At present I am mildly infatuated with the DLO sports band/action jacket. Just not sure if it fits the 2G.
I run, but I am a better swimmer.
Might the Nike + App work if I had an underwater proof case and possibly inserted the little bluetooth sensor in a flipper or fin? Or maybe attached somewhere along my jammers when it records the kicking from my thighs or from breaststrokes on my arm? lol Sounds kind of retarded, but I wonder how effective it might work underwater, knowing that one person can burn a calorie every yard they swim. Each lap across a regulation sized pool is 25 yards, so 25 calories per lap across. Now THAT would be something awesome to record... 😀
Might the Nike + App work if I had an underwater proof case and possibly inserted the little bluetooth sensor in a flipper or fin? Or maybe attached somewhere along my jammers when it records the kicking from my thighs or from breaststrokes on my arm? lol Sounds kind of retarded, but I wonder how effective it might work underwater, knowing that one person can burn a calorie every yard they swim. Each lap across a regulation sized pool is 25 yards, so 25 calories per lap across. Now THAT would be something awesome to record... 😀
i really don't the weight would be a factor, but you just need something to keep sweat off of it, like some kind of waterproof case.
haha, now that would be cool. but do they make a waterproof case?
I doubt there's enough impact to trigger the sensor properly as you kick. That, and the disruption in your pace at the walls would throw it off completely.
And there's no way you burn a calorie per yard of swimming...I'm definitely not burning 4000 calories per practice. Would be nice if I was though. 🙂 A high-intensity freestyle swimming workout will burn ~850-1000 calories per hour for a ~200 lb. person.
Hm, never knew that. I guess I cannot believe everything I hear. (Unless you're Michael Phelps) XD
Oh well, Swimmers FTW!
I have been using it the last 2 days on 4 runs. Its fantasitc. no disconnections, errors in stats, etc.
upsguy27
macrumors 65816
The thread I just made (https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/562145/) Has a pic of the Nike+. I can take more if you want.
thanks! could you maybe take a pic of the other nike+ screens, like the history? thanks so much!
i did run with a case when i used my 3rd gen nano but no, i havent been using a case with the touch yet. i'll post some pics 2morrow.
I recommend the best case for you would be the Griffin iClear case. Obviously, they haven't made any new cases for the line of refreshed iPods, but they have the best reviews I know of.
upsguy27
macrumors 65816
Sorry for taking so long, here's some more.
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thanks, i'll look up that case
thanks so much for those pics! i'd like to see the history screen when you have runs in your history though