Jeffrey Donenfeld

Tag: Garmin Connect

  • Why Nike+ Still Sucks

    Why Nike+ Still Sucks

    At long last, Nike has updated their Nike+ site. Finally a bit more usability and customization, with the ability to name my runs, include what shoe I was wearing, etc. It’s still not as robust as it should be, but a nice update.

    Notable Improvements:

    • Custom workout names
    • Shoe/equipment naming
    • Tighter social integration, with automatic sharing to social networks, Facebook, Twitter
    • Updated design and all new layout
    • Easy input of user biometrics to aid in workout tracking
    • New email report scheduling

    Still to go:

    • No direct user control over 3rd party service integration – NIke instructs users to contact customer service directly for management. Fail.
    • Device-specific management screen is non-functional
    • Still can’t import/export activities, or integrate with any other 3rd party services!!! The first comprehensive sports and activity tracking website to offer full integration with all other sites and forms of data wins. Really. If Nike+ would work with my Garmin Forerunner watch, my Withings Bodyscale, and all the other devices I use to track workouts, I’d use it exclusively. If Garmin Connect would work with my Nike+ app (Because the Garmin app sucks), and my Withings Body Scale, I would use it for everything. But there’s still no service that tracks everything. In my opinion, the first company to make this happen will capture the market.


  • GPS Tracking the 2011 NYC Marathon

    While running the 2011 ING NYC Marathon, I wore my Garmin Forerunner 310XT GPS training watch. In addition to constantly giving me my pace, distance and HR, it also keeps a complete track of my progress, and allows me to keep track online. Here’s my GPS track and statistics from this year’s marathon…

  • Running the Mountain Village 10K

    Whew, after spending the better part of the summer at sea level, coming up to the rocky mountains at 9000 feet to train is a big adjustment. As I’ve transitioned over from life at sea to life in the mountains, I’ve started to train a bit more. The Tri State Tough Mudder is coming up, and what’s better than a little altitude training for a race at sea level.

    I usually track most of my runs, bikes and swims with my Garmin Forerunner 310XT training watch, which provides good insights into how I’m doing, and what I can improve. The watch itself is pretty good, however unfortunately the online component is lacking. Training Peaks seems to be a good alternative, but Garmin makes it difficult to easily sync data to Training Peaks. Until a solution is fine, I’ll stick with Garmin Connect.

    Here’s the track from my 10K course. Definitely not the best 10K I’ve done, but a good start for my first run at altitude.

    Mountain Village 10K by jamfan2 at Garmin Connect – Details.