18 August 2009
Run It: Review of Nike+ Sportband
I finally received my Nike+ and used it on my Saturday long run! I must admit, having a new toy was the only thing getting me out of bed at 5am that day. Getting up for those runs has not necessarily been getting easier. Who would’ve guessed? But I never regret going afterwards, and that’s the important thing.
Anyway, I loved running with my new toy. It was completely easy to use (I love minimalistic technology… it only has TWO BUTTONS!) and comfortable to wear.
My only issue was accuracy. It just wasn’t all that accurate. I was running with several people who had GPS Garmins and as we ran, my Nike+ kept getting more and more off in terms of mileage. By the end of the run, the Sportband reported I ran 8.6 miles, when I had only run 8. That means the reported pace was way off, too. I calibrated the Sportband after the run and haven’t used it since, so hopefully it will be improved.
Bottom line? It’s a good device for those of us who aren’t quite committed enough to spring for a Garmin, but for serious runners, it’s probably not quite adequate. For my part, I’ll definitely enjoy using it for the remainder of my half marathon training, but if I ever train for a full, I’ll probably save up for a GPS watch.
On another note, I’ve been getting some great emails from all of you fabulous readers in the past week or so, and I promise I will get to them. I’m still in the midst of that other project, but it ends soon and then I’ll be back on the Nutritionista wagon. :)
