Hot on the heels of Strava releasing a dedicated app for the new Apple Watch, from 24 April, Nike+ Running App users will be also able to access distance, duration and pace data right on their Apple Watch. Plus, runners will see when friends send them a ‘cheer’, and with Bluetooth-enabled headphones, they can listen to music wirelessly during runs.
“We took the best of Nike+ Running and built a seamless experience for Apple Watch customers,” said Stefan Olander, Nike VP of Nike+. “We’re pleased to be one of the first apps on Apple Watch allowing runners to connect, challenge, cheer and motivate their friends on this exciting new platform.”
Glances on Apple Watch will allow Nike+ Running App users to get a quick view of the Nike+ leaderboard so they can see where they stack up and how hard to push it on their next run. Actionable Notifications will allow the Nike+ Running community to quickly send a cheer to a friend on the run, even from the Lock Screen.
Since its inception in 2006, Nike+ Running has helped millions of athletes track, measure, share and compare their runs with a global community, encouraging them to run smarter and run more. The Nike+ Running App is a coach, running buddy and cheering section all in one, delivering training programs, real-time audio feedback and tools to track and celebrate progress.
