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Nike+ iPhone app, now with GPS, is a runner's best friend
As much as I've always wanted to use Nike+ with my iPhone, I stayed away because of the required hardware. Well, the new version of the app doesn't require Nike+-equipped running shoes, so I'm ready to shell out my 2 bucks and hit the trail with nothing but my iPhone's internal GPS. Nike+ GPS gives you a readout of your speed, pace and distance covered, plus a visual record of your run using Google Maps, all without any shoes or kits to buy.I also love RunKeeper's ad-supported free app, which overlaps a lot of the features of the Nike+ GPS version, but there are some advantages to paying for Nike+. First, your path on Google maps is color-coded to give a quick visual readout of how fast you were going during each part of your run. Second, and probably more important for current Nike+ diehards, the new app includes playlist support for Power Songs to complement your run. Nike+, like RunKeeper, has an online community where you can share your runs.
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Subscribe to commentsNiloSep 7th 2010 5:50PM
You can use the original Nike+ with ANY par of running shoes (sorry Nike) Simply attach the sensor to your shoe laces using a key pouch. You can get one of those for $5 on ebay.
The GPS option of the IPhone might be great, but I prefer to carry a cheap iPod nano when running at night.
Vlad ZahariaSep 7th 2010 7:58PM
There's also some nicer pouches specifically for the Nike+ sensor for ~$12. They are made out of plastic, so weatherproof. They are also removable, so you can take it off when not using it.