sure you’re running far enough to make a difference, but not so far you’ll be exhausted. If you’re looking to improve your speed, they’re also the best way to track your progress and keep yourself on pace during a race.These days, it’s rare to find a
the target higher).As you progress throughout the day a series of LED lights flash across the band from red through amber and finally to green, the closer to your target you get. You also get a reading of how many Fuel points you have scored every time you
-built workouts each (their details are also stored separately, so everyone can track their progress). It also has adjustable shock-absorption, so you can change it to replicate different running surfaces, or to suit different surfaces in your house. The graphics
computer to relay information to nikeplus.com, allowing you to analyse your progress, set yourself training goals, and even access personalised programs from Nike+ Coach.Will I need any other kit?Nike+ enabled shoes (from £65) come especially adapted with a
) but it comes with the addition of standard Global Positioning System navigational functions – pinpointing your position and plotting locations on an electronic map – and a virtual training partner that provides real-time progress against the pace
-to-five scale. This lets you know whether you need to speed up or slow down. It also features Suunto Coach which uses your training heart rates to monitor your progress and recommends five days worth of workouts. It’s a monitor aimed at runners who really like
to check our progress at least once in a while.The most basic thing to look for is a memory function to record mile times in races or lap times in speed sessions. Many running watches also have countdown timers. These aren’t essential, but a good one can
The Nike+ receiver fits into the bottom of a standard iPod NanoNike – along with Apple - have just put on a sprint in the race to make the sexiest running gadget yet. The ‘Nike+’ kit turns Apple’s sleek iPod Nano MP3 player into a speed and distance
