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= Map It (Now called Nike+)
An announcement on the Nike.com message forums reveals a Google Maps Mashup created by the company for runners called Map It. Here is how it's described:
"Map It lets you draw, describe and share routes you run. You can find exactly where to run, wherever you go. And the best part—you can track your progress running the same route over time."
In response to a user question regarding availability outside the US a Nike spokesperson replied:
"In beta Map It is limited to US Nike+ runners but will be made available other regions as soon as we can, pending local Google Map availability of course!"
For more information about Map It, read through the announcement thread or this FAQ section.
Nike's entrant in the Google Maps run tracker joins many well established run finders and tools designed to help runners. A few of the most popular include the Google Maps Pedometer and Walk Jog Run.
its a funny mash up
ReplyDeleteas the big fault with Nike+ is that unlike a Garmin Forerunner, it has no GPS so mapping is a hassle and manual.
Nike+ will attract a lot of users because Nike is so huge but this is great news for GPS devices for sports like the forerunner that also have heart rate data as it will grow the market
It's also just for runners. I use a beta site mentioned on mapsmania called www.sanoodi.com that is also for walkers, cyclists etc. It lets you draw maps, use GPS devices etc. and adds some community.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the previous comment that I'm sure this will grow the market.
MapMyRun is another site that allows runners to map routes, calculate calories, share routes with friends (and include in blogs!), and even find new routes in their area. GPS/GPX support is also included. Check it out and drop me a note using the feedback link...
ReplyDeleteMapMyRun is another site that allows runners to map routes, calculate calories, share routes with friends (and include in blogs!), and even find new routes in their area. GPS/GPX support is also included. Check it out and drop me a note using the feedback link...
ReplyDeleteGPS ? no res -conect in may cauntrey :(
ReplyDeleteThe track your progress of the same route is what appeals to me, as I have just started running again. For those of you who have reached where you want to be, this may not be much of a feature, tho.
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