Okay all – I know, I know – I am always the one that sets these up and then I am always the one that funds the pot – but at least I am not giving up!
We are basically doing the same competition and rules as we did last time – because I have to get exercising again. We are starting today and going until the last Sunday in December (December 27th – the day before my birthday!!!!) Anyway, we are going to use the blog to post our results, but we have decided to be pretty lax on posting times etc. (read as, we are just going to do our best to post every week the results) and we are doing it as couples – so we will be posting our results as couples. We are also not going to describe our workouts – just put a number total. Because we are being so lax on “rules” I think it will be harder to do as a larger group – but you are more than welcome to join us if you want. Otherwise, please keep posting and inspiring!
Kathy and Susan- can you give me more info on Nike Plus – I am going to try to start running – we shall see. Any suggestions would be great!
Kris
I just use the Nike + to track the workouts. I do upload to the website, but haven't done anything with it yet. I'm not sure what Susan does. If you get the actual device, it is $50 (I think), and you have to use Nike running shoes. Not sure if there is a way to just use the website without the Nike+ipod? Susan can probably expand....
ReplyDeleteSo many choices. You can use the Nike+ and foot pod/sensor with your iPod Nano or 2nd generation iPod Touch or you can use Nike’s SportBand. I personally use the SportBand. It was about $50 and came with the foot sensor. Unlike the iPods, the SportBand does not “talk” to you. You can scroll through your distance, calories, time and pace, but nothing goes in your ear. I chose this route because my iPod Touch isn’t compatible, plus I have a headset that allows my iPod shuffle to directly plug into it thus no cords. I hate getting tangled in cords when I’m trying to work out.
ReplyDeleteThe other nice thing about the newer iPod Touches and Nanos is that in some gyms like mine, you can plug it in and it will synch with the machines with your workout data that can then be uploaded to the Nike+ website to track your workouts.
You don’t have to buy Nike shoes in order to use the Nike+ system. Actually, not all Nike shoes are Nike+ ready. There are 3rd party companies that sell sensor pockets that tie into the laces of your shoes. I use one made by Nathan Sports. I just slip it under my laces and wrap it around and it works very well. The guy at the running shop told me that some people will cut out parts of their non-Nike shoes to fit the sensor as well, but after spending that kind of money, I’m not about to take a knife to any of it.
You can find the SportBand in most running specialty shops. The iPod kits are found almost anywhere where they sell iPods. The foot sensors can be purchased separately if you have the iPod Touch, but the Nano requires an adaptor.
The website is kind of fun. It shows you how you ran, like when you slowed down and ran out of steam. There are coaching programs like the Walk to Run that I’m doing that gives you a training regimen. You can take part in one of hundreds of challenges going on at any given time. You can also set your own goals and challenges for yourself. The sites that I use are:
www.nikerunning.com
www.nikewomen.com
The Nike Women site doesn’t use the Nike+, but it gives you workout routines and as you complete them, you earn points. You could make it competitive this way with a bunch of your friends if you wanted to. I’ve chosen to do the core workouts in Nike Women and the Walk to Run coaching program in Nike Running. If you want to do a little competition together in either of these, let me know. My screen name is “sweat2eat”.
Anyway, that’s a quick run down. Let me know if you have more questions. You know where to find me.
Hey Susan - can you give me more info on your headphones that your shuffle plugs into directly? I hate the cords too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the info!