running gear question...

cbidt*sgirl

I'm finally ready to break down and get this nike + thing.  I'm feeling totally dumb because I looked at the Nike site and I can't figure out which components I need to have on me at the same.. I know I need to buy the sensor and a clip for my shoes since I don't wear Nike sneaks..but then do i also need to run with my phone (Iphone) to get it to work???  I'd rather run with my little old ipod and leave my heavy phone at home.  Clue me in here...  thanks.

r9stedt

I run sans technology.  Hopefully someone comes in to help!

MrsStubbs

Mine worked with my ipod, It's been a couple of years ago since I used it, maybe you need to download something in itunes?

 

LeoChic

I use Nike+ on my Iphone and don't need any sensors.  If you can get the app on your old Ipod, I'd imagine it would work the same way and you wouldn't need the sensors.

grja

My nike + was never accurate. I have much better luck with an app i downloaded for my phone (endomondo). I just have an armband for it so i don't have to carry it.

lsufan

DH used Nike+ with his ipod touch, but it wasn't that accurate.  He uses RunKeeper with his iphone now.

MelandJeff

lsufan:

DH used Nike+ with his ipod touch, but it wasn't that accurate.  He uses RunKeeper with his iphone now.

I am a gadget junkie. My nike + sensor seemed to be be wrong a lot. I recallibrated regularly and it still acted wonky.

I am crazy enough that I need something to track my runs. So, I have my Garmin and I sometimes use my Runkeeper in conjunction with my Garmin.

 

 

Cbidt's girl

Thanks everyone. I've been using runkeeper but was hoping to get rid of my bulky phone on runs. Sounds like I should just get an armband for my phone and keep using runkeeper. It's cheaper too! Bonus