App Review: Nike + Running

Hey guys,
Kevin here from the MNBKS Fitness team coming with something a little different today. I've been using the Nike+ Running app for iOS and Android lately and thought I would give you guys my thoughts.

So as most people know, running is one of the simplest, easiest, and most effective forms of cardio. Just a little bit everyday will build your muscles, improve cardio vascular fitness, burn plenty of kilojoules, and even strengthen your bones!
The Nike+ Running app aims to add elements of 'Web 2.0' and social networking to your runs to help make then less 'boring', and motivate and drive you towards your fitness goals.

When you start Nike+ Running for the first time you're presented with the main feature app. Essentially it's an app designed to track the route (through GPS), distance, time, pace, splits and NikeFuel of your run.
All of this data is stored and available to you at any time and therefore can act as a very powerful tool for the setting and achieving of goals.
You might want to be able run an extra kilometre next week. Run a kilometre 30 seconds faster? Increase your pace for next time? All of this is trackable through the Nike+ Running app.
When you're finished you can even share your run on Facebook directly through the app and get cheered on by your friends.









Competing against yourself and beating your previous goals however is only the start. The best motivation comes when you're competing against others right? The Nike+ Running app allows you to do just that. You can set challenges for you and your friends, complete with a full, real-time leaderboard.














The Nike+ Running app has definitely made running more fun and interesting for me whilst I've been using it. Setting and beating personal goals, and fighting for every metre so that my name is on the top of that leaderboard was really motivating for me.

All in all I hope this review was of some use to you guys, the app is definitely worth checking out. Also did I mention that it was FREE!? What more could you ask for?

Be fit, be happy, and get to running!

-Kevin