My Nike+iPod Runners Review - Page 2

TN_Chief · 12-22-2006, 05:52 PM

Actually, Nike makes a couple of different "sleeves". I know the one y'all are complaining about...that's the newer one. Earlier in the year they were selling one (I bought a couple) that enables you to see the display. I tried to find a link on the Apple site for you, but it doesn't seem to be there. If there's an Apple store in your area, check to see if they still have it in stock. It's superior to the "new" version.

BTW...the reason that you're getting differing readings on a treadmill vs. the track is that you're not actually running as far on the treadmill. The distance shown on the treadmill display is based on the number of revolutions that the rollers are making and the length of the belt. When running on a treadmill, you're actually introducing a vertical component to your motion that's not there when running on solid ground. That robs you of some horizontal motion. Think about it...you could "run" on a treadmill simply by hopping up and down with a very small horizontal component (just enough to stay in place). The belt would move under your feet...and indicate a distance much greater than you'd actually run. Treads are OK if you're just trying to maintain some cardiovascular conditioning, as you're able to maintain an elevated HR for a period of time. But as a method to train for an actual road race...not so much.

TN_Chief · 12-22-2006, 05:55 PM

Oops. Here's a link to the ones I bought. At least you can see what it looks like and what I'm talking about.

http://www.uncrate.com/men/gear/ipod...ano-002458.php

PS- if you're able to find one: flip it upside down when you put it on, so that the sensor/headphone jack are facing up. This allows you to read the display right side up.

Silock · 12-22-2006, 06:16 PM

That one does look like it would work better.

Silock · 12-22-2006, 09:33 PM

You could try and write an Applescript for that, but I've never seen anything quite that advanced.

http://www.dougscripts.com/itunes/

They have forums. You could try poking around in there and see if anyone can help you out with that.

**Gonzo** · 12-22-2006, 09:37 PM

I just bought an Ipod Shuffle. Kicks ass.
Goes well with my new IMAC.

Mecca · 12-22-2006, 09:38 PM

I only run if someone who's ass I can't kick is chasing me......

12-22-2006, 05:52 PM	#1
TN_Chief Herm Edwards is...Kim Jong-il Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Eden Prairie, MN Casino cash: $10004900	Actually, Nike makes a couple of different "sleeves". I know the one y'all are complaining about...that's the newer one. Earlier in the year they were selling one (I bought a couple) that enables you to see the display. I tried to find a link on the Apple site for you, but it doesn't seem to be there. If there's an Apple store in your area, check to see if they still have it in stock. It's superior to the "new" version. BTW...the reason that you're getting differing readings on a treadmill vs. the track is that you're not actually running as far on the treadmill. The distance shown on the treadmill display is based on the number of revolutions that the rollers are making and the length of the belt. When running on a treadmill, you're actually introducing a vertical component to your motion that's not there when running on solid ground. That robs you of some horizontal motion. Think about it...you could "run" on a treadmill simply by hopping up and down with a very small horizontal component (just enough to stay in place). The belt would move under your feet...and indicate a distance much greater than you'd actually run. Treads are OK if you're just trying to maintain some cardiovascular conditioning, as you're able to maintain an elevated HR for a period of time. But as a method to train for an actual road race...not so much.
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12-22-2006, 05:55 PM	#2
TN_Chief Herm Edwards is...Kim Jong-il Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Eden Prairie, MN Casino cash: $10004900	Oops. Here's a link to the ones I bought. At least you can see what it looks like and what I'm talking about. http://www.uncrate.com/men/gear/ipod...ano-002458.php PS- if you're able to find one: flip it upside down when you put it on, so that the sensor/headphone jack are facing up. This allows you to read the display right side up.
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12-22-2006, 06:16 PM	#3
Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	That one does look like it would work better.
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12-22-2006, 09:33 PM	#4
Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	You could try and write an Applescript for that, but I've never seen anything quite that advanced. http://www.dougscripts.com/itunes/ They have forums. You could try poking around in there and see if anyone can help you out with that.
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12-22-2006, 09:38 PM	#6
Mecca Hockey Town Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Casino cash: $-742950	I only run if someone who's ass I can't kick is chasing me......
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