Nike+GPS challenges are here! Are you game?

Nike recently updated their popular Nike+GPS running app a few days ago, bringing it to version 4.3. The update includes handful of improvements and one new BIG feature - NIKE+ CHALLENGES.

With this fun new update you can now challenge your friends to a race. Set the distance and finish date, send an invite to another Nike+ users, and the app will track each of your runs to see who hits the goal first.

Here are the release notes for 4.3:

INTRODUCING NIKE+ CHALLENGES 

Ready to take on your friends? With Nike+ Challenges, you’ll compete with your friends and motivate each other to go farther and faster than ever before. Track your progress, top the leaderboard, and snag a medal. Every run counts. 

• Choose a distance and invite your Nike+ friends. 
• Keep track of who’s in the lead and stay motivated through group chats. • Finish a Challenge before your friends and take home a medal. We’ll leave the bragging rights to you. 

snapshot of a challenge I created 

Give it a try and if you find it's not for you, you can opt out of the challenge.  The update is great for recreational runners to up their game up :)

You can download the Nike+GPS in the App Store, for free.

Run The Elements

It's that time of season where the weather is unpredictable from rain, wind, cold and heat.  Nike Running is putting you to the test - are you up for the challenge? Own the roads and brave the elements, simply use your Nike+GPS app, sync your run and hashtag the weather you’re tackling.

Game On World