Quote:
Originally Posted by Crowtservo
So I recently started running pretty frequently the past couple months and i'm looking into upgrading my equipment.
I started by looking at the Nike+ stuff which means I would need new shoes + the nike+ stuff. I have an iPhone 3G but apparently it doesn't work on that so I was planning on getting the sportband for now. If I end up getting a new iphone/ipod that does support it can the same nike+ sensor be used with a new device?
My next question is shoes. I guess I should go somewhere that can tell me what kind of shoes will be best for me. I mostly run on the road and sometimes on treadmills and once in a while on trails/track. I have no idea what kind of stride I have. Can anyone recommend a good place that can check this for you? I live near south granville but can drive anywhere reasonable.
TIA
|
I can tell you about the Nike+ stuff because i m an avid use of it, and I love it....its the best 30 bucks i have ever spent. Its an awesome beginner tool...sure there are better things out there, but for my use...i have no intention of upgrading.
"I have an iPhone 3G but apparently it doesn't work on that so I was planning on getting the sportband for now. If I end up getting a new iphone/ipod that does support it can the same nike+ sensor be used with a new device?"
Yes. However, imo, the sportband is junk. Its cheap quality, the straps aren't that great...and its very two bit. Sure it does the same thing as what the nano does...but one helpful tool that helps me is that you can be informed stuff about your pace, distance and time with a push of a button, and the info gets spoken through your headphones.
If i was to look for an option, just slightly buck up and find a cheap nano off of craigslist, and you'll have a more versatile tool than the armband.
"I started by looking at the Nike+ stuff which means I would need new shoes + the nike+ stuff."
False. You don't need new nike+ shoes. Don't be conned to think that just because the Nike+ shoes are the top supporter for the Nike+ system, thats what you have to buy. Your feet is your feet; if you've got some other shoe that you try on that you know feels better for a long run...get it! The health of your feet is more important than the fad. So if new balance or asics has something that you want...by all means. Or...if you love your shoes you got now, don't bother changing.
However....being the hypocrite that i am :P I actually own two pairs of Nike+ shoes...but theres reasons behind that. 1 is mainly because my trail runners (Alvord7) are completely different from my long-run running shoes (Vomero4).
Secondly...these were the shoes that fit the most comfortably, and what i would need it for.
Also, i have a 3rd pair of runners strictly for the gym.
Fact of the matter is that I use a shoe-wallet where i place the sensor. It HAS to be re-calibrated. Regardless of the reviews that you will read on other forums, I have recalibrated my Nike+ properly, so my error ratio is -4m off a 400m distance. And...because i use 3 diff shoes for running, its easy to change from shoe to shoe.
"My next question is shoes. I guess I should go somewhere that can tell me what kind of shoes will be best for me. I mostly run on the road and sometimes on treadmills and once in a while on trails/track. I have no idea what kind of stride I have. Can anyone recommend a good place that can check this for you? I live near south granville but can drive anywhere reasonable."
I don't like the Running Room that much...selections are blah.
Don't go to Champs Sports or Athletes World. Horrible running shoes.
But if you are wondering what kind of stride you have, you can start at like London Drugs...they have these Dr. Scholls machines to see if you pronate your feet or supinate. For shoes this is important.
However...the next thing you'll be leaning towards is either lightweight, stability or cushioning.
So, heres two places to go...
Sport Check...beleive it or not, i think its the best selection for runners.
Secondly, for a more specialized service, go to the Run Inn 2236 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver in Kerrisdale.
Lastly...we also have a facebook group, its a beginners running group. Feel free to PM me, and if ur interested, i can send you our link.