nike + ipod + izadd
*This is not a sponsored post*
i’m the type of person who needs serious motivation or threat before you can get me to exercise. but because i’m in a certain uniformed organisation, passing the IPPT (individual physical proficency test) is mandatory if i want to get promoted plus other criterias like low MCs, high EQ/IQ, etc and most importantly, carry favors aka angkating, especially your boss. no, the last part i made it up, seriously…
anyway, we are not talking about those, but i’m going to rave about 2007’s greatest invention, well, maybe to me, the nike+ipod sport kit. this kit had transformed me into a lean mean running machine. well, maybe not so lean lah, but i’m like 50% more inclined to run compared to like a year ago, when the only time i run is when i need to pass my ippt.
the sport kit is a wireless pair of add-ons that you plug in to your ipod nano and your jogging shoes. it turns your ipod into a personal running tracker where you can measure the distance covered, your timing and calories burnt. the best thing is that you don’t need to look at the display to see the reading, just press the centre button and a female/male voice will provide you with the information without interrupting your music. you can even upload the data to nikeplus.com to compare your timing and save your best performance. highly graphical website that helps you to track all your timings.
i’m finding routes to run and i discovered that the park connectors around the island is a great way to run and explore places that you normally won’t see. so far, i’ve tried jogging from the tampines connector to pasir ris park since i’m staying in the east. the distance is around 2.5km, just right for ippt. maybe those in the east would like to join me 
my next target would be the one from tampines connector to bedok reservoir, which is around 8.5km. seems far, but with my favourite songs blasting on my earphones, it shouldn’t be a problem.
so for those with ipod nano, this is a great add-on to help you keep in shape. for me, i’m already hooked!
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izad…pegi ajak ur shutterbuddy pegi lari pls… it’s a scary sight that perut of his! :S
i’m just wondering why there still isn’t a post on the champs’ league final. hahahahoho!
ello izad, good to know you’re enjoying your runs with your ipod and smart shoes. i just did a post on my blog about working out and i shared my top ten favourite workout songs on ipod. come come, share yours too
maybe i shd get this for Fan’s birthday yesterday.
but then again, he might as well plug in his un-accessorized ipod in his pocket.. and just RUN!
or better yet lah, i get one for myself.. AND run! before my uniformed organisation turns into a uniformed organisation like yours. ugh.
mr izad, can i challenge you to push the quinny with your son in it while you jog? thank you.
heriati, we can go sit down somewhere and have tea while the menfolk go at it, what say you… hee!
awwww, happy birthday FAN!! so whatchaget him, su?
and weii dun say so loud, wait somebody up there hears and makes you do ippt… die!
wah running!! me likes! but a looong time since i run…i need to tone up!!!…..
izad, since i donch plan to run with you, maybe i should ask your wife…?
hana, amaciam? bila mau lariiiii? LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!
err.. actually i’ve gotten him nothing. :p i had vetoed two of his earlier requests – a bicycle (too dangerous) and an amplifier (too noisy!). in the end he said he wants nothing. member merajuk agaknya. lol! but i did cook him a nice steak dinner, hokay.
i’m resigned to fate lah. let’s see if i do eventually get off my butt to do ippt, or to leave the job. :p
HANA, LARI??? FOR FUN???
it’s ok, i have enuf… running after aniq!
besides… i no heb running shoes, and i heb no ipod nanok… :p
su! since when is a bicycle dangerous?? get him the stationary kind lor, lol!
kesian fan… why not i send over aniq for a day instead? hee. calories burnt equivalent to ippt tu.
hana, stationary bike wat for? it doesn’t bring him to jln kayu to tapao dinner. kekeke..
fan takot nak jaga aniq. he says aniq’s too friendly, tak takot orang – senang kena kidnap, lol!
aisey… got babyjazz to go tapao prata at jln kayu mahh… ok lah, kasi dia skate scooter lah.
and unkle fan, would u prefer budak kecik clingy, hostile and takot orang?? ok wait i ‘train’ him eh… :ppp
kak m, ijad said he will post his top 10 songs later heh…
haha you should have signed up for nuffnang. the current nike advertisers would have LOVED your post
hey goat, no need to say anythinglah, its all in the papers!
heriati, maybe you can get jeremy to give me a ring, i see what i can do about his perut, haha!!
misa, you nak run with my wife?? all the best… ;p
faddy, nuffnang sounds good, but i prefer my clean blog look, no sampah sarap ads blogsquating my site.
Ahh running, running and more running. I’ve yet to run and make a habit to run more. Heh! I’m so impressed by u running from Tampines to Pasir Ris. Next time I must try ah since I also stay near Tamp. And me no have Ipod Nano. *sobs* I run also dengar sea breeze. So boring! Didn’t keep me going that much. Haha!
Gah..!! IPPT..!!! Nasib baik civilian tak payah ehh.. Phew..!!
Izad, can the sports kit only be used with the nano?
I already have the ipod w video, takkan kena beli nano just to use the gizmo
hey malaysian, unfortunately you can’t use your ipod video for the sports kit. only nano 1st and 2nd gen. i guess its because ipod video uses the conventional harddisk, which is more sensitive to movement, as compared to the flash-based nano. sorry bro….
Btw……where did u buy the he nike+ipod sport kit? pretty interesting……….
well. there’s a few places where you can buy the nike+ipod sports kit. the apple shops at wheelock and cineleisure sells them. you can also get it online at the apple store.