[elisa822]

Hey, remember when I said I would look into the Nike+ipod soon? Well soon came pretty fast since I've already come home with one!!

I haven't done anything with it yet but it looks pretty simple. The mall was crazy today so I couldn't look for that pouch that was recommended. I can't believe that I won't be able to find one but I took a quick look at that marware website and the product they have, and that looked perfect! And a very reasonable $10. Oh well, I often have trouble when shipping from a US website to Canada. The shipping costs can be crazy and then I get slammed with a duty charge too. Oh well, I'll have to keep looking.

If anyone knows of anywhere else to get a pouch like that, let me know.

This is so exciting!!

[kristanc]

Yea!!! I'm like you...wasn't really planning to get it just yet but did!

I think tomorrow I'm going to run to the craft store and see what I can fabricate to attach it to the laces...right now I'm just slipping the chip under the insole of my shoe!

[ennay]

That's good to know about the pouch, I dont have an ipod (I'm one of those weird runners who prefers to run without music) but someday I might change my mind. Currently I use a GPS system, but pods are supposed to be just as accurate.

Anyway, I DO buy pretty expensive shoes, but Nike's dont fit my feet so I never looked at their pod

[LookingForHope16]

I got Nike running shoes for Christmas.

But how do I know if they are the ones?!

Anyone know where I can get a cheap ipod charger? My puppy chewed it up!

[kristanc]

Originally Posted by LookingForHope16

I got Nike running shoes for Christmas.

But how do I know if they are the ones?!

Anyone know where I can get a cheap ipod charger? My puppy chewed it up!

I believe the Nike+ shoes have a "cavity" under the liner where the chip goes.

From the website- "A Nike+ sensor pocket located in the arch area holds the sensor for your Apple iPod Nano™ tightly."
http://www.nike.com/index.jhtml?l=ni...US&co=US&la=EN

You might check eBay for a charger or maybe Walmart? You are talking about a AC charger (plug in the wall right?)

If you still have the USB cord this is pretty reasonable!

http://macwizards.com/store/product_...products_id=33

Or this one if you don't have the USB cord.

http://base.google.com/base/a/132271...81593596169953

[kristanc]

Hey ennay-

I just put this "pouch" together in under 5 mins and cost me less than $2 to make!!

(Beware-not too pretty to look at!! But it works! When I have more time I will make it "pretty"!)

1)Up close on shoe
2)Side by side comparison
3)Side 1
4)Side 2
5)Pouch

[stallieswife]

Can i be added as well? I just got the nike+ for Christmas from my husband. He also got me a pair of the nike shoes. I've been using it and love it so much! Its probably one of the best christmas presents i've ever been given!

Oh my nike id is niki8402

thanks!

[kristanc]

Cool!! When do you guys want to start? Also, do we want to do a distance race? Who ever has the most miles in a month (ex) wins?

[WindyCityChick]

Count me in! My nike id is rachelw123. I definitely vote for distance rather than speed. I have fairly decent endurance, but am quite slow - looking forward to the day when I don't fear being passed by speed walkers!

[kristanc]

Ok everybody. Post up your nike+ id (or PM if you prefer) and I will get it going. We will probably do month by month starting yesterday (it will include any miles logged yesterday). Sounds good?

[stallieswife]

Sounds good to me!!

[AmberD]

I'm in! I haven't set up my ID yet... But I'll be sure to get on that

[redhead30]

Does it have to be the nano? I have the regular ipod. It should work on the treadmill too right?

[WindyCityChick]

Sorry redhead, I hear the kit does work on the treadmill (I would rather run in almost any weather conditions outside rather than resorting to the dreadmill) but it only works with the nano - at least for now.

[elisa822]

So I went for my first run today, inspired by my new toy. I used a key pouch that goes on your shoe (stuffed to keep the sensor in place) and it seemed to work just fine.

Since I can't remember the last time I actually ran and was never much more than a wannabee runner, I was thrilled by my little tiny sucess! I made it 2.5 km with no real trouble at all.

My first mini-goal is to make it to 5km. I always felt that while that's not a great distance, it's a place at which I could really call myself a runner.

So, I need to upload to Nike and I'm happy to join in any challenges (I'll confirm my ID when it's all set up) but to be honest, I don't expect to really be much of a challenge to anyone! I'm still learning, I still love my aerobics classes and the weather does not quite inspire me yet to commit to much more than one or two runs a week. Well, with all those excuses being said, you can still count me in for something!!

Looking forward to running with everyone!