Nike+

So I finally got my Nike+ gear/account all set up today and I'm not gonna lie, Nike and Apple have quite the killer combo here. The set up consists of my ipod touch loaded with the Nike+ software and built in reciever and a little puck type transmitter that sits in a spot in my running shoes. While i run to whatever music i choose the little transmitter kicks out data to the ipod touch keeping track of my distance/time/mile pace.

Once I'm back in my room all I have to do is sync my ipod to Itunes and it automatically sends my recent run data to the Nikeplus website where I can track my past runs, set goals, join challenges, etc. etc. You can see your runs graphed, check up on how close you are to meeting that 50k goal you set and check to see where you rank in the challenges you've joined.

Bottom line: As a tech geek who has a hard time self motivating, all these gear and the interface and software motivate me to run more than anything I've tried in the past. On top of that Nike worked with musical artists to produce Continuous Nike+ Original Run Mixes, one of which is done by none other than Aesop Rock...really? Could you ask for anything better?

In the desert

So I finally to Kandahar and got settled in, just moved into some modular housing units with AC and internet! whoohoo! Thank God I'm finally out of tent city and into some semi established housing. Its starting to get hot as all get out here but I work half of my shifts during the daylight hours and half at night so it isn't so bad. All in all the experience isn't too bad thus far haha, I miss all of you greatly and can't wait to see ya again. Love you guys.