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Geek Running
Bathcamp'10
Mike Karthauser
@iammikek
September 2009
● Recovering from broken shoulder
● Getting old
● Getting fat
● Constant back pain
A Challenge
The Plan
● Didn't have one● Hadn't run for 10 years● 11 weeks till the race
The Kit
● Get the best shoes you can afford● Get a proper fitting● Be open minded
My eyes
The Tech : options
● Don't bother
● Get a watch
● Use an app
● Go pro
Nike+ : Hardware
● Bung the chip in your shoe
● Connect to your phone
● Go running
Nike+ : Overview
● Works with iPod, iPhone 3G and iPhone4
● Separate shoe sensor
● Uses Bluetooth
● Record data during your run
● Uploads to the web when you sync
● Access via nikeplus.com
Nike+ : Gives you stats
Nike+ : More stats
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I like stats
But
Something was missing
Maps
Nike+ : Maps
Nike+ : Summary
● You have the hardware
● Cheap if you don't
● Verbal feedback
● Online community
● Take a challenge
● Planning a route is time consuming
● Only useful if you run the exact route
● Need to calibrate the sensor
● Can be inaccurate (up to 5%)
● Bluetooth can be flakey
MapMyRun
MapMyRun
MapMyRun : Overview
● Plan a route on Google maps
● Run it
● Import your nikeplus route over the map
● Compare results
● Share routes
● Find new routes
● Run someone else's route
Map My Run : Routes
Map My Run : iPhone
● Works on iOs / Android
● Plot a route in real time using GPS
● Knows about altitude from google data
● Works out your speed and pace
● Web followers can stalk you
Map My Run
Run Keeper
Run Keeper
● My Current favourite
● Tracks a route like mapmyrun
● Join a Street Team
● Also works on the bike
Run Keeper : iPhone
Run Keeper : Maps
Conclusion
● Provides live feedback
● Provides a training log
● Gets you out of the house
● Keeps you fit
● Impress your geek friends
● Useless when GPS drops out
● Battery Hungry
● Not good for bad weather (wet phone?)
What next?
Whats Next?
Resources
tech
mapmyrun – http://www.mapmyrun.com
nike running - http://nikerunning.nike.com/nikeplus
runkeeper - http://runkeeper.com
garmin - http://www.garmin.com/uk/products/sports-fitness/
adidas miCoach - http://www.adidas.com/uk/micoach/
good guys
Bristol Running Resource - http://www.bristolrunningresource.org.uk/
race organisers
bathhalf marathon - http://www.bathhalf.co.uk/
run bristol - http://www.bristolhalfmarathon.com/
local(ish) clubs
Great Weston Runners - http://www.greatwesternrunners.org.uk/
Southville Running Club - http://www.southvillerunningclub.co.uk/
Weston Athletics Club - http://www.westonac.co.uk/