19 August 2009

Run It: Nike+ Update

I calibrated my Nike+ Sportband and now it’s muuuuch more accurate. I mapped out a hilly 6.1 mile run on walkjogrun (which I prefer to mapmyrun for some reason). That means the Nike+ was only a tenth of a mile off. It was also a tenth of a mile behind my running partner’s Garmin. I actually liked that it was behind instead of way ahead this time. I hate to be told I’ve run farther than I actually have at a faster pace than I actually did.

For anyone who has a Nike+ or uses similar technology, if you care about accuracy, CALIBRATE! I think the factory settings are way off for most people. One other piece of advice: The longer the calibration run, the more accurate the device will be (I think my 8 mile calibration worked pretty well).

Now that my Nike+ is more accurate, it’s so much fun to use. I love watching the miles tick away and noticing how my pace changes depending on whether I’m going uphill or down. I think it can only make me a stronger runner.