Other Sports Anyone use the Nike+ system?

MIAdragon · 02-24-2009, 01:12 PM

I hate running, really hate running but I think if I can set some goals maybe it will make it easier to get into. I already have the shoes so Im looking to hear from people who have used it and how they liked/disliked it thanks.

Here is the website and a quick vid (click on "what is Nike+").

http://nikeplus.nike.com/nikeplus/

The Buddha · 02-24-2009, 01:15 PM

I hate Nike, so I'm biased. It looks to me like just another product to make them money.

But if it helps you run, then its worth it. I bet it costs a few hundred bucks though, knowing Nike.

**Rain Man** · 02-24-2009, 01:18 PM

I got it for Christmas and I like it. I turn on the music, start jogging, and it tells me when I've gone one mile, two miles, etc. At the end, if I have a personal best, Tiger Woods or Joan Benoit Samuelson or someone congragulates me. It then uploads my run history (80 miles so far this year) to the Nike web site.

I think it's got some glitches, though, because sometimes I'll set a personal best and no one will congratulate me, which is crushing, and a couple of times I've uploaded my run and it'll show some oddity like a 20-minute mile in the middle of the run, when I don't remember collapsing and crawling on my knees for a mile.

Overall, though, I'm a big fan of it and like the fact that I know how far I've gone while I'm running.

MIAdragon · 02-24-2009, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

I got it for Christmas and I like it. I turn on the music, start jogging, and it tells me when I've gone one mile, two miles, etc. At the end, if I have a personal best, Tiger Woods or Joan Benoit Samuelson or someone congragulates me. It then uploads my run history (80 miles so far this year) to the Nike web site.

I think it's got some glitches, though, because sometimes I'll set a personal best and no one will congratulate me, which is crushing, and a couple of times I've uploaded my run and it'll show some oddity like a 20-minute mile in the middle of the run, when I don't remember collapsing and crawling on my knees for a mile.

Overall, though, I'm a big fan of it and like the fact that I know how far I've gone while I'm running.

Thanks Rain I think Ill pick it up on the way home from work.

Toadkiller · 02-24-2009, 01:26 PM

I just started using mine last run. I thought it was kind of cool but maybe the novelty will wear off after a few runs.

And yeah I hate running with a passion, but I started that couch potato to 5k training program from cool runnings and it is the best thing ever. Now when I miss a night running I feel bummed.

**The Franchise** · 02-24-2009, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Toadkiller

I just started using mine last run. I thought it was kind of cool but maybe the novelty will wear off after a few runs.

And yeah I hate running with a passion, but I started that couch potato to 5k training program from cool runnings and it is the best thing ever. Now when I miss a night running I feel bummed.

What is that?

Toadkiller · 02-24-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by pestilenceaf23

What is that?

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

If you are just starting out running or just getting back into it this is a great program. I went from huffing wind walking around the block to 3 miles a night now.

MIAdragon · 02-24-2009, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Toadkiller

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

If you are just starting out running or just getting back into it this is a great program. I went from huffing wind walking around the block to 3 miles a night now.

See thats what Im looking for.

missinDThomas · 02-24-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Toadkiller

I just started using mine last run. I thought it was kind of cool but maybe the novelty will wear off after a few runs.

And yeah I hate running with a passion, but I started that couch potato to 5k training program from cool runnings and it is the best thing ever. Now when I miss a night running I feel bummed.

i heard that really works. how is it working for you? how long did it take to get to 3 mi.?

Toadkiller · 02-24-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by missinDThomas

i heard that really works. how is it working for you? how long did it take to get to 3 mi.?

It really works well. Like I said before I went from barely making it around the block to 3 miles a night in 6 weeks or so. I also went from hating to run, hey fat guy like me hates anything to do with running, but now I actually feel bummed if I don't get to run that day. I also got a couple friends to try it and they agree it really works well.

Also if you are interested there is a push up one sort of like the running one, http://hundredpushups.com/

**The Franchise** · 02-24-2009, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toadkiller

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

If you are just starting out running or just getting back into it this is a great program. I went from huffing wind walking around the block to 3 miles a night now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toadkiller

It really works well. Like I said before I went from barely making it around the block to 3 miles a night in 6 weeks or so. I also went from hating to run, hey fat guy like me hates anything to do with running, but now I actually feel bummed if I don't get to run that day. I also got a couple friends to try it and they agree it really works well.

Also if you are interested there is a push up one sort of like the running one, http://hundredpushups.com/

Rep. Thanks for these.

Fish · 02-24-2009, 01:27 PM

It's pointless.

MIAdragon · 02-24-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by KC Fish

It's pointless.

please expound.

The Buddha · 02-24-2009, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MIAdragon

please expound.

Your signature photo gives me seizures...lol

MIAdragon · 02-24-2009, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by The Buddha

Your signature photo gives me seizures...lol

you just cant look at it for too long!

02-24-2009, 01:12 PM	Topic Starter
MIAdragon Someone pass the antifreeze Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miami (North Cuba) Casino cash: $1047819	Anyone use the Nike+ system? I hate running, really hate running but I think if I can set some goals maybe it will make it easier to get into. I already have the shoes so Im looking to hear from people who have used it and how they liked/disliked it thanks. Here is the website and a quick vid (click on "what is Nike+"). http://nikeplus.nike.com/nikeplus/
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02-24-2009, 01:15 PM	#2
The Buddha This is not an exit... Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $10004900	I hate Nike, so I'm biased. It looks to me like just another product to make them money. But if it helps you run, then its worth it. I bet it costs a few hundred bucks though, knowing Nike.
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02-24-2009, 01:18 PM	#3
Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $2768491 VARSITY	I got it for Christmas and I like it. I turn on the music, start jogging, and it tells me when I've gone one mile, two miles, etc. At the end, if I have a personal best, Tiger Woods or Joan Benoit Samuelson or someone congragulates me. It then uploads my run history (80 miles so far this year) to the Nike web site. I think it's got some glitches, though, because sometimes I'll set a personal best and no one will congratulate me, which is crushing, and a couple of times I've uploaded my run and it'll show some oddity like a 20-minute mile in the middle of the run, when I don't remember collapsing and crawling on my knees for a mile. Overall, though, I'm a big fan of it and like the fact that I know how far I've gone while I'm running. __________________ I'm putting random letters here as a celebration of free speech: xigrakgrah misorojeq rkemeseit.
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Toadkiller Garlic make my feet stank! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Washougal, WA Casino cash: $5604921	I just started using mine last run. I thought it was kind of cool but maybe the novelty will wear off after a few runs. And yeah I hate running with a passion, but I started that couch potato to 5k training program from cool runnings and it is the best thing ever. Now when I miss a night running I feel bummed.
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