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I just got Nike+ gear for my ipod. See, over the last 6 months I decided I needed to lose some weight. In doing so I took up running, lifting and eating better. Since I spend so much time (and I mean A LOT OF TIME) behind the keyboard, I don’t get a chance to burn off the calories I digest.
Anyway, I’ve been enjoying my runs. However, I’ve been wanting a way to track my progress better than mapping it out on Google and writing it in my journal. I’ve known about Nike+ for a while now, but thought it required Nike sneakers of which I am not too fond.
A few days ago, I realized you didn’t need the sneakers. You could purchase a small pouch to attach the tracker to the laces on your sneakers and everything is supposed to work from there.
Today I gave it a go and it actually worked. I was quite surpised at the accuracy of the run. Now I look forward to doing some more.
Interested in more info? Well, you need an iPod touch or an iPod nano. I have a touch. If you have the touch (not sure about the version of touch required), you only need to purchase the tracking fob which is currently about $19 from Best Buy. If you don’t know if your device will sync without the wireless tracker as I didn’t or if you have the iPod Nano, the whole kit is $30 and called the Nike – Sports Kit. Next I recommend the laces holder for the fob called the DLO Action Pocket for Nuke+ Shoe Sensor. This holds it to your shoe and you don’t need Nike shoes now.
That’s all you need. Registration and tracking at the Nike site is free.
Oh, and if you’re wondering, I lost over 30 pounds and completed my diet on May 15th. I just enjoy it enough to keep going.
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June 14th, 2009 at 8:04 pm
Lol, you had 30 pounds to loose? Anyway, this sounds really cool, but I don’t even have a Ipod… Hehe, I wonder how many miles I rack up at school.
June 15th, 2009 at 5:56 am
It makes me wish I started tracking sooner so I can view my progress.