Oi, no cheating!

Nikeplusedit is a site that lets you easily create the XML data files that your Nano uses to upload to iTunes and the Nike+ site. Creating the XML files os the easy part but uploadng them to the Nano is a little bit more fiddly but still fairly straight forward.

This is the perfect solution for those annoying times when something goes wrong with your setup but you only find out at the end of the run (like putting the sensor in upside down!). Just don’t let me catch anyone cheating on their challenges!

Runner+

While browsing the Flickr Nike+ Group last night I came across the Runner+ site. Its currently in beta but when launched will give users access to detailed history of their runs pulled from either the Nike+ website or from their Nano. It also gives access users access to each others run data which I’m guessing will lead to lots of opportunities for challenges, forums, blogs and other ways to interact with other users on the site. Exciting stuff!

Nike+ Running Top

Pocket-Lint has a headsup from a couple of days ago about some new Nike+ running tops.  They look good but £59 seems a little on the pricey side and got me thinking about how difficult it would be to make your own with a little Velcro and some creative sewing/cutting.

Trailrunner

” TrailRunner is a route planning software for all kinds of long distance sports like running, biking, hiking, inline-skating, skiing and more. If you ever asked yourself how long your workout routes are and what route you should choose for this evening — then TrailRunner should be your training-partner. TrailRunner can calculate a route for your desired distance and export directions onto your iPod, giving you a detailed orientation while you are on your way.”

I used to use Gmaps Pedometer to plan my runs until I found Trailrunner for OSX. Its a fantastic tool for the Nike+ Runner which not only lets you plan your route but lets you upload the data from your iPod when you’ve finished giving you detailed info which you can match up against your route and best of all its free. “Why not use the route planner on the Nike+ site?” because I get really frustrated by the small viewing area and the clunky Flash interface.

New blog first post!

Hello! Ummm, where to start? Well my name is Mat and I live in Brighton (UK) I’ve been running properly for about a year (I don’t count running on a treadmill as running!) and I’ve had my Nike+ since January and I’m loving it. The combination of gadget and stats appeals to my inner geek.

I’ve been looking for a while for Nike+ blogs but have so far not come up with much so the idea here is to bring together all the various hacks and bits of news there are dotted around the web into one place. If you’ve got any news or interesting sites in your bookmarks please email them to me mat.walker@gmail.com