Let’s get something straight here, running, I don’t like you either.  You are however an excellent reason for me to expand my Lululemon collection so you do have a few enduring qualities.

Last summer John and I tried the couch to 5K program but for us it was more like from Sauvignon Blanc to 6K.  I don’t spend a lot of time on the couch but I do spend a lot of time with wine.  I want to love cardio the way I love yoga, I’ve tried and it’s not happening.  Seeing as how I’m only practicing monogamy in my marriage and not my exercise routine I need to put more effort into an affair.

 Enter Nike +.

Since I find my iPhone too heavy/annoying to do cardio with my husband bought me a new Nano touch.  One of the best things about this version of the iPod is you don’t need Nike +, it’s already on the iPod.

I skipped the calibration set up for my first run because they recommend doing it on a track or in an area where you are certain of the exact distance.  I also skipped this because I felt lazy (yet I had enough energy to run, go figure).

My favorite part of my run was the instant feedback.  I have OCD when counting and measuring so this is huge for me.  Double clicking the down volume button resulted in a woman reciting “Time running, 16 minutes, 60 seconds. Distance traveled, 2 miles.  Average mile “8 minutes 30 seconds”.  It didn’t sound like a female version of R2D2 either which made me even happier.  I also love how the music fades out and then resumes after the feedback.  The power song option is pretty awesome too.

The only thing I don’t really get is the calories burned information. It has no idea how much I weigh so I can’t imagine it’s very accurate. But I’m okay with that.

I definitely slowed my pace down on the way home, resulting in my mile time increasing (okay fine, I may have also walked every 7 minutes for 1 minute, cut me some slack, I hadn’t been out since October).  I love the workout recap in the end and I’m definitely hooked on the idea of competing with myself.  I’m planning another 4.4 after work today!

The final stats screen.