The Nike+ Sportband and Motivation
For a while now I’ve been seeing a friend’s running updates on Facebook. They’re auto-updates from a service provided by Nike in conjunction with their Nike+ system. The updates look something like this.
Jane Doe ran 3.57 mi on 7/27/2010 at 4:35 PM
The geek in me loves stats and systems. I feel more motivated if I have a visual meter of my achievements and progress. I wasn’t quite sure what the Nike+ system was, but after some research, here’s the basics:
You need the Nike+ sensor. This goes in your shoe. Nike of course makes sneakers with a special alcove for the sensor, but there are third-party accessories and DIY techniques for securing the sensor to any pair of shoes.
You will need a receiver for the sensor to send information to. The receiver can be one of two main things:
A. A compatible Apple product. Available options are the iPod Nano (with a Nike+ receiver attachment), the iPod Touch or an iPhone (newer models come with built-in support so need need for the attachment).
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B. The Nike+ Sportband (it’s like a watch almost).
Nike+ Sportband in Pink and Grey
I don’t have an iPod. Also, I usually prefer to run without music so the Nike+ Sportband was the best option for me. It’s a pretty cool device that you wear on your wrist which receives information from the sensor. Then you can detach part of the Sportband and plug that part right into a USB port to download information - how nifty is that! The information goes online to the Nike+ running community where you can chart your progress and share your stats. There’s also challenges, discussions, tips and more. I’m really looking forward to adding my first update!
The Nike+ Sportband, which comes with a Nike+ Sensor, sells for about $59 and comes in a few different colors. I found one new on eBay for $49 and can’t wait to get it! I’ll write a new post once I get it.
It’s time to dust off the treadmill!
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