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Official NeoGAF Nike + Team Thread
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micromagic
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I'm up for a challenge.....if you can manage to get one setup that is. Don't think anyone on GAF has since they updated the site.
The_Inquisitor said:
yup i do the same, once the nike+ thing is going i hate to stop it.
yea im always here and willing to run. i check the thread a few times a week just to see if maybe something is happening. problem is nike fucked us over when it comes to teams and challenges after the site redesign. the new site is better but they stripped some features out that we were using.
now i think everyone has to add each other to their friends lists or something...
The_Inquisitor
Member
Well just completed my first 45 minute of my life. Oh my god it was absolutely BRUTAL. It does get easier right? Problem is I think my stupid sensor undertracked me. It says I only ran 4.6 miles, which seems incredibly low. I am going to recalibrate tomorrow.
SentientStone
Member
Could someone add me to the new group and/or competition as well? 
ID: Leshita
ID: Leshita
The_Inquisitor
Member
Well ladies and gents, I have not been able to use nike+ at all up until 4.0.1 came out. I could not sync my sensor at all. As a result, I became very lazy. My run tonight was absolutely brutal because I am ridiculously out of running shape.
Anyone who wants in on a challenge who isn't in the thread, please post in here and feel free to join. GAF nike+ thread gets serious starting from this post.
add me @pacman326. I will be accepting invites. First challenge will be in 2 weeks to give everyone a chance to prepare.
Edit: Anyone thinking of getting the heart rate sensor? It seems kind of ridiculous, but I am intrigued. Too bad it's 70 fucking dollars.
Anyone who wants in on a challenge who isn't in the thread, please post in here and feel free to join. GAF nike+ thread gets serious starting from this post.
add me @pacman326. I will be accepting invites. First challenge will be in 2 weeks to give everyone a chance to prepare.
Edit: Anyone thinking of getting the heart rate sensor? It seems kind of ridiculous, but I am intrigued. Too bad it's 70 fucking dollars.
Vigilant Walrus
Member
if im to fat to run, what do I do to get in shape to begin running again?
Basically now, my inner thise get sore from walking. I need help. I've been biking, but I can only do it for 1 hour at a time before my back starts to hurt, a lot. situation is messed up.
Basically now, my inner thise get sore from walking. I need help. I've been biking, but I can only do it for 1 hour at a time before my back starts to hurt, a lot. situation is messed up.
micromagic
Member
I would try to keep walking until you feel like you can run again. If you have a problem with chaffing then use vaseline to reduce any friction.Vigilant Walrus said:
Biggest factor in weight loss is diet. Work out a realistic diet reducing your total daily calorie intake and cut out junk food (a treat now and again won't hurt).
Also make small weekly goals to works towards and progressively increase them. i.e. loose 2 pounds in a week, walk 15 minutes, jog for 5 mins etc.
I've been really bad about uploading data the whole year. I'd go one week before uploading. Then I'd go two. This time was the worst as I went about three months without syncing either device. (Nano 1g, Touch 2g: iTunes would either time out trying to upload to Nike's site or freeze during the backup.)
I meant to upload stuff before upgrading to the ipod touch to iOS4 but forgot until it was too late. I checked and it's like this now:
The dates and times for all the older unsynced workouts were way messed up. (I believe the first few entries are marked as being from 2078, same time and day; newer workouts are saving fine.)
The worst thing is when I turn on the ipod to get either the time elapsed or current speed, it almost always shows the lockscreen instead of the Nike+ app. (Voice update disappeared a loooong time ago.)
I meant to upload stuff before upgrading to the ipod touch to iOS4 but forgot until it was too late. I checked and it's like this now:
The dates and times for all the older unsynced workouts were way messed up. (I believe the first few entries are marked as being from 2078, same time and day; newer workouts are saving fine.)
The worst thing is when I turn on the ipod to get either the time elapsed or current speed, it almost always shows the lockscreen instead of the Nike+ app. (Voice update disappeared a loooong time ago.)
jts
...hate me...
So I'm trying to get back to this.
Started of 2 weeks ago, and have been able to run 5 or 6 times (not always with Nike+).
First 2 or 3 runs were "harsh" (although they were mostly walking) but I could bare them. But after the 4th or 5th run my calves got really sore, I could barely walk after last Wednesday's run.
I stopped for almost a whole week, and then got back yesterday. It was incredibly how much I was able to run without getting tired (big cardiorespiratory progress) but then, after the 10 minute mark, my lower legs and knees gave in again, especially the calves. The same pain I experienced last week.
Sucks.
I'm still overweight (203lbs) which I figure it's harsh for my legs.
I also overpronate.
Now, what are my options here:
-stop running until I lose some more weight (I already lost 10 pounds)
-do some muscle training to gain strength on my lower legs
-warm up a little better (I currently walk 30 seconds and then start running)
-get some new shoes (3yo Gel Kayano XIII currently)
-use a couple of those elastic bands thingies on my calves
Or whatever.
What do you guys think?
It's frustrating because I'm getting fit overall but my legs and keeping me down.
Started of 2 weeks ago, and have been able to run 5 or 6 times (not always with Nike+).
First 2 or 3 runs were "harsh" (although they were mostly walking) but I could bare them. But after the 4th or 5th run my calves got really sore, I could barely walk after last Wednesday's run.
I stopped for almost a whole week, and then got back yesterday. It was incredibly how much I was able to run without getting tired (big cardiorespiratory progress) but then, after the 10 minute mark, my lower legs and knees gave in again, especially the calves. The same pain I experienced last week.
Sucks.
I'm still overweight (203lbs) which I figure it's harsh for my legs.
I also overpronate.
Now, what are my options here:
-stop running until I lose some more weight (I already lost 10 pounds)
-do some muscle training to gain strength on my lower legs
-warm up a little better (I currently walk 30 seconds and then start running)
-get some new shoes (3yo Gel Kayano XIII currently)
-use a couple of those elastic bands thingies on my calves
Or whatever.
What do you guys think?
It's frustrating because I'm getting fit overall but my legs and keeping me down.
Christoff Yurievich
Member
Is this a bot? Or are people really cheating just for an exercise site?
As I've said in the past I mainly walk due to my knees and I get around 6-7k a day. I bike a bit here and there but this isn't really for that as it doesn't really track a bike ride accurately.
allegate said:
i dont know why anyone would use a bot when it's very easy to edit the files before upload if you wanted to cheat, but yes there are cheaters. back when the gaf team was still going strong we had an open challenge and one of the guys that entered ran 140miles in a weekend... kicked him out right away.
Christoff Yurievich
Member
That's pretty sad. I just saw that when I uploaded today as "most activity yesterday - 240000 steps taken" and had to see wtf was going on there. That's about 45 miles, and that's if you only go one foot per step. Average stride being around 2-3 feet, that makes it almost 90 miles in one day minimum. Gamerscore is everything to some, I guess.
jts said:
Weight loss is 50% diet. Make sure you're eating healthy. Also, if your legs are hurting you so much, I'd say start with ellipticals. I had a stress fracture in my foot and couldnt run for 2 months. I learned to love 30 minutes on the elliptical. Great for reading magazines.
micromagic
Member
Nike have just released an iPhone Nike+ GPS app. No sensor required in shoe anymore! Nike+ GPS advert.
I might start using that instead of the sensor, it should be a lot more accurate. Compatible with iPhone 3GS & iPhone 4.
I might start using that instead of the sensor, it should be a lot more accurate. Compatible with iPhone 3GS & iPhone 4.
jts said:
If you don't have shoes for overpronaters, you definately need to get them. I had standard jogging shoes for years and there were so many sessions that were spoiled because my calves started hurting. I went to a specialist store to have my running style analysed and bought new shoes based on that. Haven't felt anything in my calves since that (over 2 years ago).
Great King Bowser
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micromagic said:
I'd be interested to hear how you get along with this.
micromagic
Member
Haven't run with it yet but turned it on for my walk to work this morning. Works just like the normal Nike+ except without the need for a separate sensor. But in addition, it maps your route so you can see in real time exactly the route you have taken on the map. Soon as you finish you can upload directly to Nike+ with comments etc. So far so good.Great King Bowser said:
awilliams213
Member
Finally the sensor built in the app recently my sensor has been acting up so for 2 bucks I'll take it.
mikeybwright
Banned
I'm a bit out of shape, but this seems like fun. Gonna look into signing up later today. Thanks guys.
mikeybwright
Banned
micromagic said:
You might wanna add that it works with ipod touches (2nd, 3rd, 4th generations running iOS 4.0 or later). A lot of people including myself got the free Ipod Touch 8gig (2nd gen) from Square-Enix, so this is perfect.
(sorry for the double post)mikeybwright said:You might wanna add that it works with ipod touches (2nd, 3rd, 4th generations running iOS 4.0 or later). A lot of people including myself got the free Ipod Touch 8gig (2nd gen) from Square-Enix, so this is perfect.
Is the app any good without the GPS though?
mikeybwright
Banned
kottila said:
I've tried the app out on both my ipod touch and my iphone. It works fine on the ipod touch, and does everything except the mapping of the route.
So if you have an Iphone, use that. If not, and you have an ipod touch laying around...give it a shot it's only 2 bucks.
Sure but what does the new Nike+ app do that Runkeeper does not do for free already?mikeybwright said:
I initially thought the new Nike+ app was in conjunction with the original app(and sensor) but now it just looks like a standalone app exactly like Runkeeper...
Is that a fair comment?
micromagic
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devildog820
Member
My sensor is dead, so I picked up the new Nike+ app. I like it way better than the sensor and like it better than free RunKeeper.
Anybody want to go head to head? I'm not quick anymore so don't be scared.
Anybody want to go head to head? I'm not quick anymore so don't be scared.
amishpriest99
Member
I've been using Nike+ on my Nano for about a year and a half now. Really love it, even though it seems to overestimate my distance by around 10% (and that's the best I could calibrate it to so far). So if the app on the iPod Touch is more accurate I might go for that when I get a touch.
Anyway, I'm Amishpriest on Nike+. Feel free to add me; I'm also up for any challenges.I do run a lot, about 7-10 miles per day Monday through Friday and at least half marathon distance on Saturdays, with Sundays off.
Anyway, I'm Amishpriest on Nike+. Feel free to add me; I'm also up for any challenges
.I do run a lot, about 7-10 miles per day Monday through Friday and at least half marathon distance on Saturdays, with Sundays off.ShyGuy said:
im doing the same. unless you have an iphone to use gps this app is worse than the foot pod.
if you use this with an ipod touch, no gps or on a treadmill you have to hold your device the whole time. it just uses the accelerometer in the device so it's basically like holding the foot pod in your hand. some people on the nike+ forum have found using an arm band for your device doesnt allow enough movement for the new app to track accurately. the new app doesnt work with the foot pod either but hopefully they'll add the option in an update.
would be nice if someone made a gps dongle the size of the nike+ one to use with the touch.
sharkmuncher
Member
So just got one of the wristbands and all the charts and graphs and stuff are way to much fun. Kinda makes running like this:
Anyway. Is the GAF group still around and/or active. If so could someone add me or tell me how to find it.
Username: Sharkmuncher
Anyway. Is the GAF group still around and/or active. If so could someone add me or tell me how to find it.
Username: Sharkmuncher
How did you guys sync your stuff to the nike site? When I plug in my iPod Touch to sync my iTunes asked if I wanted to sync the info. It says it synced the info but it isn't anywhere on the Nike+ site and how am I even supposed to link iTunes with the Nike+ website? How can it sync to the Nike+ website if iTunes doesn't even know anything about my Nike+ account?
I already have Nike+ (wristband), but yesterday I got Runkeeper since it was free and I wanted to give it a try. I started my wristband and then wanted to get runkeeper running. It took a while to get a gps-signal and when it finally did (I thought), I started running.
After 5 minutes I get the audio cue that I've completed 0km, 10 mins the same and so on... So something went very wrong there. But I still had the nike+ wristband on so I expected having my run covered anyway. I didn't check it though because I had a jacket on and when I came home, I came to the conclusion that the wristband wasn't recording either :/
Wow, that was a lame story :lol
Either way, my username: LaurensVL
After 5 minutes I get the audio cue that I've completed 0km, 10 mins the same and so on... So something went very wrong there. But I still had the nike+ wristband on so I expected having my run covered anyway. I didn't check it though because I had a jacket on and when I came home, I came to the conclusion that the wristband wasn't recording either :/
Wow, that was a lame story :lol
Either way, my username: LaurensVL
YagizY said:
what i did was make an nike+ account and left it open, then started itunes and connected my ipod. worked fine ever since. not sure if your itunes email has to be the same as the nike+ one but that might be why.
there are people here still using nike+ but the group died when nike changed over the site removing the team feature.
SentientStone
Member
Any team events going on now? I have totally fallen out of the loop with events after they changed the Nike+ Website interface. :/
I just got some Under Armor so that I could run in the cold whether so I am starting to run again. I am starting to have knee problems though. I started feeling some pain on my left knee a month or two ago. I waited a couple of weeks and started running less to let it rest but the pain just comes back after I any run now. It hurts a bit even now when I try to extend my leg all the way. Anyone experienced this? What did you guys do to heal? I really want to continue running with it, but not if I will become crippled. :lol
I just got some Under Armor so that I could run in the cold whether so I am starting to run again. I am starting to have knee problems though. I started feeling some pain on my left knee a month or two ago. I waited a couple of weeks and started running less to let it rest but the pain just comes back after I any run now. It hurts a bit even now when I try to extend my leg all the way. Anyone experienced this? What did you guys do to heal? I really want to continue running with it, but not if I will become crippled. :lol
micromagic
Member
There's no group functionality any more but someone could still setup a challenge for individuals or teams and send out invites each time to join the challenge. As long as whoever sets up the challenge were Nike+ 'friends' with each gaffer it would make the process fairly straight forward.
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