DWx Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Does anyone use the Nike+ armband/ipod app? Does it help you track your workouts?I have a pair of Nike+ ready running shoes, was thinking about getting the armband so I could start recording my progress but don't know whether to buy the armband or not... "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isshinryu5toforever Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 If you run a lot, then it can be a nice little program. It will log the time and distance. It's not 100% accurate, but it's not terrible either. If you're out for pure performance, then you already have marked out courses at specific distances, and you wouldn't need something like this. He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened.- Tao Te Ching"Move as swift as a wind, stay as silent as forest, attack as fierce as fire, undefeatable defense like a mountain."- Sun Tzu, the Art of War Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWx Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 Well I'm more of a casual runner (few miles, 2-3 times a week) and use it to supplement my TKD more than anything else... definitely don't see myself entering any races or anything like that. Just looking for something to motivate me and wanted some opinions on this before splashing out the cash. "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isshinryu5toforever Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 If you have trouble staying motivated, then I'd say do it. I'd try something else first though. Pick a distance you like to run, and make it your goal to get competitive times at that distance. You don't have to actually run races, but I know it helped for me. I made it a goal to run 3 miles in 18 minutes, because that is the US Marine Corps mark for a perfect score for men. They have the highest fitness standards in the US military, non-SOCOM, so I figured it was a good goal.If you don't have a way to mark off specific distances, then the Nike+ might be a good tool for you to use. He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened.- Tao Te Ching"Move as swift as a wind, stay as silent as forest, attack as fierce as fire, undefeatable defense like a mountain."- Sun Tzu, the Art of War Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuma Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 My wife and I both have the Nike+, it's a very nice training tool. It's pretty close to the pace at least once you get it calibrated so you can get an idea of where your performance levels are and whether you're running fast enough or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 I use it also. Just a fun app but it helps a little to keep me motivated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWx Posted November 1, 2010 Author Share Posted November 1, 2010 Thanks for the info guys.. I'll think about it "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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