Nike has been running a pretty successful running community the past few years, and even though the fitness activity is not as popular now as it was a couple of years back, they still have a pretty strong presence on the track and online as well. Now called Nike+ Run Club, the app provides plenty of new options for runners, including the ability to create coaching plans that adapt to their schedule and progress.
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Alongside the rebrand, the app has been completely redesigned visually. Global Positioning System integration would allow owners of the second-generation smartwatch to track the location of their run, without requiring a nearby iPhone or relying on the smart watch’s distance estimation functionality. The Nike+ Run Club 5.0 app is available for free from the App Store. The updated app’s notes explain, for instance, that users can “leave your phone at home and run free with Apple Watch”. The NRC community loves to challenge and compete against their friends so a new NRC hashtag challenge feature enables this friendly competition. Nike suggests that the plans are meant to change as a user becomes fitter. We are excited about the enormous potential for Nike+ to unite our digital platform and deliver personalized performance at tremendous scale through products, coaching and experiences.
As for what is offered and what has changed in the new app, the changelog below has the details. What’s New In This Version: Welcome to Nike+ Run Club The Nike+ Running app is now the Nike+ Run Club app with a fresh, new & improved look.
Coaching plans now adapt to your schedule and progress. – More fun and personal post-run sharing than ever. CUSTOMIZABLE POST-RUN SHARING WITH FRIENDS Personalize your posts by adding photos, stats and stickers, then customize who sees it-your entire social network, or just your Nike+ friends.
Perhaps the most interesting new feature, though, is that the Nike+ Apple Watch can now be used without the phone. To learn more, go to the Apple Watch tab in Settings.
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At the time of writing this article, there was nothing on Gliimpse’s website about Apple’s purchase.
