This post is about a product that was formed by two companies and has made a huge impact on many people’s lives. These people more specifically being runners. Two companies who both provide products to the running industry saw the power of forming an alliance. The two companies are Nike and Apple. Together the companies formed Nike + which is used in conjunction with an apple i-pod or i-phone.
Nike + is a small sensor that is inserted in the heel of a Nike + shoe (which is marked on the front and inside). Once the sensor is in another piece attaches to the iPod or iPhone. The two parts communicate between each other as the user goes for a run. The system will track distance and time of the run, and if you want will audibly alert you to distance markers as the user reaches them.
In order for this to work you must purchase 3 parts:
1) You can use iPod or iPhone but the cheapest would be
6th Generation 8 Gigabyte Apple ipod – $149.00
2) Now you need the shoes, an inexpensive starter pair might be
Men -LIVESTRONG Lunarfly+ 2 Men’s Running Shoe $80.00
Women – LunarElite+ 2 Women’s Running Shoe $100.00
3) Finally you need the sensor
Nike+ Sport Carrying Case $19.99
Together all of this will cost right around $200.00 - $ 300.00. That’s a lot of money, however most people may own some parts already and therefore the cost will not be incurred all at once. To a runner this system is truly awesome. To be able to listen to your music and get feedback about your running during your run is very motivating and valuable. I would suggest this product if you like to run.
