Comments on: Review: Nike + iPod Sports Kit

By: Brandon

Brandon — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 21:38:02 +0000

Sven not a lot of people can afford a $325 gps device.

By: Chris Marshall

Chris Marshall — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 21:37:41 +0000

No GPS involved at all. It just records your distance, pace, time etc and uploads it to a very basic web site reporting system from Nike +

In truth it is a gimmick. A cool one that does provide some motivational support when you run, but although my wife enjoys hers I decided against buying one – and initially I was all set on the idea.

By: Brandon

Brandon — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 21:31:05 +0000

I was just wondering, with the kit does the chip record your distance by GPS or is it like the other cheap trackers that you calculate the distance of one of your own strides and a gadget inside the chip bounces up and down calculating how far you have gone.

By: Jack Sauer

Jack Sauer — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 15:39:03 +0000

I bought this and its great!

Now, I don’t mean to call you a liar or anything Glenn, but you’re sending all your readers down a path of lies *Haha*. Last time I heard you ran was like months ago. If I remeber correctly, I challenged you and won. The score was, Jack 8 km’s, Glenn 0 km’s.

However, after all that reputational bashing, I must say thanks. You have reminded me to buy a new pair of running shoes.

By: Sven

Sven — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:33:57 +0000

If you like stats, you are better with a GPS like:

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=349

Why do you send “details of your workout to the Nike+ website” when you could easily graph the info yourself? Don’t you worry about having so much personal info available online? I mean, between reading your archives and a quick google search, you have put up more info about yourself than I’d ever feel comfortable with. What is next, a list of medications and a genetic profile?

By: dan

dan — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 04:46:19 +0000

yes its only for the nano since the bigger ipods use a HD which can easily be damaged while running.

By: Mykal

Mykal — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 01:46:09 +0000

Does this only apply for the nano? I wouldn’t want to buy a second iPod when I already run with my 30GB iPod now.

By: Nick Danforth

Nick Danforth — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 01:03:11 +0000

Great review Glenn! I run a lot, so I’ve been thinking about getting a Nano and Nike kit to replace the Shuffle when I’m running, and I think this review might have just pushed me over the edge.

Nick

By: dan

dan — Thu, 31 May 2007 23:24:56 +0000

Ive been using mine since December. I bought a marware adapter for saucony’s since I am not at all a fan of nike running shoes(poor cushioning and arch support). Its fantastic. I love the ability to just go out the door of my dorm building and run wherever I want. Im using mine now in the midst of a grueling competitive training regiment for a marathon in October.

By: Indraneel

Indraneel — Thu, 31 May 2007 20:03:45 +0000

I’d buy one except for that fact that I don’t run as much as I should. I’m really going to try this summer to get faster. Soccer is one painstaking sport if you’re slow.

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 31 May 2007 19:03:52 +0000

I second that… check out my runs http://www.runnerplus.com/runs/chris — I’m running more now than ever before thanks to this kit. It rocks!

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 31 May 2007 19:01:08 +0000

I love the Nike+ sports kit. It has increased my interest in working out 10 fold. I found the Nike+ site to be missing some of the online community aspects i kind of expected. If you get a chance, check out http://www.runnerplus.com

It’s free and growing…

By: Chris 'MyAppleStuff' Marshall

Chris 'MyAppleStuff' Marshall — Thu, 31 May 2007 15:43:13 +0000

The ear buds that come with the Nano are ok, and to be honest from a running perspective anything that stays in your ears and doesn’t block out the sound of the traffic is OK.

Wires – that depends on what you ‘mount’ the Nano in. My wife has a armband which means that she needs to tuck the wires in, which is generally OK and a long sleeve Nike+ running top which is perfect.

By: Dumitru Tira

Dumitru Tira — Thu, 31 May 2007 13:08:47 +0000

I’m interested in Nike sports kit too, seems like a enjoyable way of burning calories :D

It has any disadvantages? The ear buds’ wire doesn’t get in your way?

By: Chris 'MyAppleStuff' Marshall

Chris 'MyAppleStuff' Marshall — Thu, 31 May 2007 08:17:43 +0000

My wife has had one for a while now and she loves it – but beware, Nike keep bringig out LOTS of cool clothes and stuff for this little toy.

Oh, and she didn’t bother with the Nike+ trainers – a bit of velcro on the back of the receiver and it is tucked in nicely under the laces on the trainer. Has been for 6+ months now with no problem so save yourself some money and more importantly get some proper running shoes like Brooks!!!

By: Cloudy Boy

Cloudy Boy — Thu, 31 May 2007 06:50:51 +0000

Wish I could run, I gots me the endurance of a 102-year old smoker

ah well… swimming and weights for me

By: Caitlyn Imburgo

Caitlyn Imburgo — Thu, 31 May 2007 01:43:32 +0000

Glenn, great review. :) I think you know that I’m interested in possibly buying a Nano and Nike+ kit so this was very helpful/informational. Thanks!