Nike+ GPS Lets You Ditch The Sensor, Keep Running

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Nike has finally put out Nike+ GPS, their running companion app that doesn’t require a Nike+ sensor strapped to your shoe. There are already a number of similar apps in the app store, I’m partial to RunKeeper Pro, but that’s just me. Here’s the official description of the Nike+ GPS ($1.99, link) app:

The Nike+ GPS app helps you get the most out of every run by tracking where you go and motivating you to take it further.
- Download it on the go and start running anywhere. With this app in hand, track every indoor and outdoor workout easily, without a sensor.
- Record your pace, distance and run route using the iPhone’s GPS and accelerometer technology so you can focus on the road ahead, and relive your run later.
- Anytime you’re up for a challenge, push farther, faster, or longer to better reach your goals. Then celebrate your victories with fun, motivational messages from Nike’s top athletes.
- As you run, get voice feedback on how you’re doing or tap the map to see where you are. Then activate your personalized PowerSong for an extra boost.
- Quickly send each run to Nikeplus.com where you can brag to friends, join challenges, set goals and connect with the rest of the Nike+ community.
- The Nike+ GPS app was designed for the iPhone, but it’s also compatible with the iPod touch (without the mapping capabilities). Please note that continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

If you try and keep fit through any activity other than running, sorry but you’re out of luck.

[via Art of the iPhone]

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Comments

  1. paolo ciardulli says:

    era ora!!!! non vedo l’ora di provarlo mi auguro solo che continui a registrare i km fatti anche sul vecchio profilo nike

  2. Jstall says:

    My favorite program for this is distance meter pro, it’s pretty good.

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