At 08:50, I started a 5.15 mile run that lasted 37:36 (m:s), for an average pace of 7:17, and an estimated burn of 555 calories. I purchased the Nike+GPS App this morning, and tried it out. I like the in app simplicity and controls using the headphone remote. I turned off the mid-run voice feedback, which is one of the reasons I stopped using the original Nike+ a few years ago. The Nike+ website is a little less simple, so it appears for every plus, each running app I've encountered has various drawbacks. Strands was overly complicated inside the app, and had a GPS malfunction during one run that was just odd. Kinetic had a simple well designed in app interface, but had an odd pacing measurement. Run Keeper (free version) is the one I've had the most time with, and am used to. It is a "nice, but" design, which makes on par with Nike+GPS right now. I'll switch between those two over the next few weeks.
The run itself was chilly. I wore a long sleeve shirt and spandex leggings under my shorts. The run was manageable with this attire, though some gloves would go a long way. Mid way through the run, it felt as though my hands were the size of boxing gloves from the numbness. It was a pleasure to cros over the river, into the warmth of the sun.
The suddenness with which I purchased the Nike+GPS app in the morning and went for the run, later inspired me to head off to New York for the weekend. There will be no running there, but lots of walking, bakeries and museums.
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