After 72 runs and 209 miles, I think it’s time to replace my Nike Structure Triax+ 12 running shoes. These shoes were great but have recently started to feel soft and spongy like it’s not providing firm support or adequate cushioning. Maybe I’ll get another pair.
Or maybe I’ll take a look at the Lunarglides or Air Max 2009.
After a short run, I hear Tiger Woods through my earbuds congratulating me on my fastest mile. I forgot about these little encouraging cameos from Nike+.
Okay, so it wasn’t really my fastest mile ever, but after resetting my iPod, all my previous accomplishments got zapped so I get to hear these surprises once again. 🙂
Just looking at the Nike LunarGlide+ running shoe. Technology of this shoe powered by Dynamic Support system, Flywire, and Nike+. Customer rating of 4.45 stars, $100.
Yet another want…
Here’s a great Wired article about how Nike+ is affecting running, not only with its data collecting features but through behavioral psychology.
Are you immune to the Hawthorne effect or the power of communities or earning new stuff for your Nike+ mini?
Watch this parody of runners who train in the buff at Bear Butte Running Camp! These runners are not natural runners. They are super natural runners, and of course wear Nike Free on their feet (which also comes in size 15 for that Asian brother!).
Watch as they apply the SPF 45 with the sprayer and did you catch that hot dog reference during the barbeque? Hilarious!
See how flexible the Nike Free running shoes are!!
My Nike Air Moto 6+ running shoes were already wearing down so I picked up the Nike Structure Triax+ 12 in silver and black.
So far, loving these shoes. Usually, I go for the cushioned ride provided by Air Max technology, but the Structure has responsive Nike Zoom instead. I think the Foot Bridge is giving the stability and comfort I need.
All this tech including the Nike+ iPod integration ain’t helping my runs but the runs ain’t hurting me either so it’s all good.
Needing some new tunes for running, I picked up Ultra Dance 10 from Amazon (I didn’t see this in iTunes yet). Not bad, 16 dance tracks for $9. My dance music prerequisites are met:
I’ve heard of some of the other stuff, but don’t care much for the originals so the remixes don’t do much for me. All in all, an okay buy for $9.
That’s why I’m tired! I’ve run 200 miles and burned 17,700 calories in 2008 according to Nike+.
Pretty cool use of the stat tracking of Nike+. And here’s my sickly looking Nike+ Mini. I got to fix him up a bit.
Looking for a gift for the music lover who also loves to work out? If you liked the Sennheiser MX75 earphones featuring the unique twist-to-fit system, then you’ll like the updated version, the Sennheiser MX85 Sport II.
The MX85 look like the MX75 but are now orange instead of green. Also sounds like Sennheiser pumped up the bass with their Basswind System and made these earphones easier to clean, able to immerse them under running water.
Besides the tears in the cord my MX75 developed, I love my Sennheisers especially for running. These comfy earphones stay put once twisted in.
Cost is about $60, $10 more than the MX75. The Sennheiser MX85 Sport II is available at the Apple Store or from Amazon.
Been having a rash of bad karma with the gadgets lately. My Sennheiser MX75 earphones have developed tears in various locations of the cord. They still work, but these tears can’t be good.
My Nike+ iPod running kit is acting up from time to time. Not sure if the battery is running low, but sometimes the iPod doesn’t see the shoe sensor.
And lastly, my poor Zutto coffee maker has a small crack in the glass pot. Finding a replacement cheaply might be a challenge.
Hope that’s the last of this bad karma!
The 2007 Pulpconnection Holiday Gift Guide is starting early this year. Last November, the Nike Amp+ wristwatch and iPod Sports Kit controller was featured. This year, the Amp+ is actually shipping.
For $80, you get a watch that is a wireless remote for the iPod Sports Kit. So instead of fumbling to reach the controls of your iPod+Sports Kit, you can simply use the Amp+ for volume control, forward/back a song, play and pause, and to queue up your power song.
Instead of visually displaying your running stats on the watch face, the Amp+ can trigger audible feedback of your time, distance, calories, and pace.
So simple and a great gift for music loving runners!
My search for replacement earphones is over. I was looking at the Sennheiser OMX70 clip-ons for running purposes, but then I came across the Sennheiser MX75 earphones and went with these instead. Same company, similar look, similar price, but this set of earphones has higher ratings on Amazon (4 stars versus 3 stars for the OMX70).
Instead of fitting in your ear canal or clipping to your ears, the MX75 uses an interesting twist-to-fit system to keep the earphones in place. Using the natural shape of your ear, you rotate the earphones in and use the extra “bumpers” to securely wedge them in your ear. Sounds weird, but it works and is easy to do!
I worked out and ran with the MX75 and had no problems of them getting loose or falling out. I had more problems with my previous clip on Nike headphones. Sweat didn’t matter either, these things did not budge. The earphones felt a bit big so I changed the bumpers to the smallest size. So far, so good.
Sound quality is good enough and as I wanted, you can still hear some noise from the surroundings for safety purposes. I recommend getting the Sennheiser MX75 Twist-To-Fit In-Ear Stereo Sport Headphones
