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iPod Nike+ should i buy?
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I've been using the Nike+ sport kit for about 2 weeks now, and absolutely love it!
I have found the unit to be extremely accurate right out of the box (within 100m on a 7km run) and very easy to use. It's been really motivating as I try to get back into running on a regular basis after a bit of a (cough) hiatus.
As for shoes, I'd only go with the Nike+ shoes if you actually like the shoes themselves, and they suit you for running. I personally don't wear Nike shoes to run, so I bought the neat little Shoe Pouch by Grantwood Technology. It's a very simple neoprene pouch, but it's inexpensive, well made and it works great.
I'd say it's well worth the money. Good luck!
I have found the unit to be extremely accurate right out of the box (within 100m on a 7km run) and very easy to use. It's been really motivating as I try to get back into running on a regular basis after a bit of a (cough) hiatus.
As for shoes, I'd only go with the Nike+ shoes if you actually like the shoes themselves, and they suit you for running. I personally don't wear Nike shoes to run, so I bought the neat little Shoe Pouch by Grantwood Technology. It's a very simple neoprene pouch, but it's inexpensive, well made and it works great.
I'd say it's well worth the money. Good luck!
I don't have a nano, so I can't comment on the actual kit, but it sounds cool.
From past experience, all nike running shoes I've owned have been overpriced junk. All you're paying for is marketing and fashion. Asics, Saucony, and Brooks all make great shoes, depending on the shape of your feet.
Hope this helps,
wmmk
go for it!
I had a $250 Garmin wrist GPS, returned it, got a Nike+ like it so much better!! I always run with my nano anyway, and it seems very accurate and easy to use!! I do not use it with the special shoes, they are crap, just get some velcro. The Nike+ armband case is excellent, I reccomend it too. I have huge arms and it still works too.
I had a $250 Garmin wrist GPS, returned it, got a Nike+ like it so much better!! I always run with my nano anyway, and it seems very accurate and easy to use!! I do not use it with the special shoes, they are crap, just get some velcro. The Nike+ armband case is excellent, I reccomend it too. I have huge arms and it still works too.
Here's a big list of Nike+iPod shoe accessories and hacks. Any of them will work just fine. The main thing to remember is that the sensor has to be firmly attached to your shoe so it can't move or bounce around at all. Otherwise, you'll get inaccurate readings. The sensor's seams are fused together, so it is quite waterproof on its own. Some people are experiencing sensor accuracy issues when running in extreme cold, but that also applies to people using the Nike+ shoes.
Hope this helps.
Whatever. Who needs it? You lazy bastards!!!
i have it and it's pretty cool. i don't use it much because i'm using my treadmill, but once the snow melts i'm going to use it a lot. and go for the nike+ shoes, they are AWESOME.
http://www.nike.com/index.jhtml?sit...2001+4294967095+26005+22004&re=US&co=US&la=EN
those are the ones i have and they are very comfortable and light
http://www.nike.com/index.jhtml?sit...2001+4294967095+26005+22004&re=US&co=US&la=EN
those are the ones i have and they are very comfortable and light
giganten said:
Wa wa wee wa! I have the same shoes. Apparently the're good if you pronate slightly -which I do.
It really just comes down to personal preference. They all work, so there's no need to worry about making the "right" decision. I personally think the Marware pouch is priced a few dollars too high, but otherwise, they're all good choices.
I'm in the process of acquiring the goods -- I don't have a Nano, just a 3G/15GB, so I'm getting that, the Nike+iPod Sports Kit, and figuring out some way to put the sensor into my Saucony's. I'm really excited about it -- right now, I run about 5-6 miles per day, 6 days a week. So I'm excited about using it to get more data about my running and keep me motivated as I train for marathon #2 (#1 having been in STL, 4/2005).
JUST DO IT!
It really does work well!
If your are buying Nike shoes .....they all have the cutout for the sensor......I use a clip for the top of my shoe that transfers to any shoe.
So update time!!! Did you get one? I've completed five runs on mine now (every day starting Wednesday), for a total of about 33.5 miles. I've really been enjoying it. Jury-rigging it to fit on my Saucony shoes really didn't take more than a couple of minutes... I might redo it at some point, but it's working excellently as is. I got firmly devoted to returning to training about 5-6 weeks ago, so it wasn't the Nike+iPod system. However, it has been excellent in terms of pushing me to "train" as well as just run longer distances and more consistently -- i.e. actually pay attention to my time splits and so on.
Yep i did get one. It is fun and it works very good. I did also buy the Grantwoods shoe pouch.