You may remember much earlier in the days of the Web Nike had experimented with this idea, but without Apps or GPS. Our New Business Deveopment team talked to them at the time to see if we could accomplish something similar. When I first saw the App store I though "This is what Nike should do ... " There are some other excellent GPS tracking Apps out there that you could use for this as well ... ". Also, here is another detailed review in Engadget.
Nike iPhone app keeps track of where, how fast you run
There was a time when going out for a run meant putting on some sneakers and leaving for a jog around the park. But if you need any indication of how far we’ve come, take a look at Nike’s latest Nike+ GPS app for the iPhone, released today on Apple’s App Store.
Using the iPhone’s GPS and accelerometer, the app lets you track not only your pace, distance, and calories when you go out for runs, but visually maps your run routes on Google Maps, showing you where you went and at which exact points you sprinted or slowed down.
Unlike previous Nike+ iPod offerings, no special sensors or kits are required for the app to function ... "
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
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