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August 31, 2007

To Nike+? Or Not?

Ever since Nike introduced their Nike+ system last year, I've been intrigued by it. However, since I didn't have an iPod Nano and didn't really feel the need to get one, it just wasn't an option for me.

Well, through a series of events, I have a chance to get a Nano and Nike+ system at little or no cost to myself. However, I'm wondering if it'll be worth it - what sayeth the existing Nike+ users out there? Some things to consider:

  1. I don't normally run with music, although I do occasionally. My biggest objection to it before (outside of safety/awareness) was the heavy bouncing of my iPod. However, now that I've got the Shuffle, that's not an issue.
  2. I already have a GPS watch that tells me how far I've run
  3. Do I really need to have a regular iPod, a Nano, and a Shuffle? That just seems excessive, you know?
I'm sort of on the fence right now - those of you that have it, do you like it? What do you get out of it?

In other news, I had an hour-long tempo run last night, and I totally ran the 10K that I wanted to run on Sunday. On one hand - drat. On the other - well, at least I had a good run. (Although it would have been better if the last 3 miles hadn't been directly into the wind. Alas.)

Posted by Dawn at August 31, 2007 12:47 PM

Comments

Sell the shuffle!!!! :) what a choice to make, but I know what you mean. So far I have three ipod nano's and one ipod video. it's ridiculous.

Posted by: Mike at August 31, 2007 05:51 PM

I've got it, I love it. Mostly 'cause the nike+ website looks like candy.

You will need a Nano, but if you check out the refurbished iPods at store.apple.com (Look at the bottom right of the page for the "Special Deals" button), you can get a 2 Gig for $99.

I did the GPS watch thing, and the Nike+ is much less intrusive, even if you're not using the headphones. Four clicks and you're ready to go, clip the thing to your waistband, and it's like wearing nothing at all!

Posted by: jank at September 5, 2007 04:46 AM

so far I'm not impressed with the nike+ I calibrated it at the track and then it proceeded to give me credit for a mile when I still had 200 meters to go. I am going to calibrate again and see how it fares.

If you already have a GPS system and a shuffle I would say you definitely don't need the nike+. It is based on your foot strike, not on satellite and is not as accurate.

on a positive note I do like the new nike shoes and the arm band for the nano and nike+ card looks really cool :)

Posted by: Elizabeth at September 10, 2007 09:40 AM