Nike+ ipod system great for running

The Nike + ipod system is great for running.   I have the combo of the ipod nano, 3rd generation, a pair of Nike running shoes and itunes. 
The system works with a small circle piece of equipment from Nike that fits in the bottom of your Nike shoe.  Once inside you can't feel it while running.  You plug another small piece of equipment into the bottom of your ipod and sync them up prior to starting your run.

You can program a song playlist to run to and then select a bunch of different items for the Nike + system to keep track of.  For example you can set a distance goal, or a time goal and during your run the system will  tell you (using a voice that interrupts your song) how far you have run and how much time is left in your run.

Another cool feature is you can then save the run's performance data in Nike+'s database via itunes.  You can just sync up your ipod's saved info when you log onto itunes.  Then info goes to a Nike website that opens and you can track your progress over several runs in a cool bar chart.  In addition there are a bunch of contests throughout the year you can join.  There are also song playlists from other runners and additional products you might want to buy.
Overall it is a great system.  It is also great if you are on an unfamiliar run, because you can keep track of how far you've gone very accurately.  I recommend this system.   Of note, you can buy a receiver carrier so that you don't have to use Nike shoes.  There is a pouch sold on amazon that fits on a shoe if you have another brand of shoe you prefer to Nike.


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