In early August, the highly-publicized Nike+ app was released by the Swoosh, an attempt at streamlining content for consumers and giving brand enthusiasts news for athletic events, product deals and advice from professional athletes.
Through the app, users can also book reservations for brand events, 1:1 meetings with in-store experts and Nike+ Run Club live sessions.
“This is a great time for Nike in the digital space,” said Adam Sussman, Chief Digital Officer, to Fortune at the time of the debut. “We are really coming out with innovative products that will connect to consumers in a seamless and simple way with a consistent experience across all of them.”
Earlier this week, Nike continued to double down on its commitment to digital by launching its new Nike+ Run Club app, a rebranded version of its Nike+ Running app; additionally, NRC will communicate with the Nike+ app.
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“Through the new Nike+ Run Club app, we’re serving a running community that spans the globe with the most innovative and personalized experiences we’ve ever offered to runners,” said Nikki Neuburger, VP, Global Running Brand, in a press release. “We’ve thoughtfully considered and updated how we surround runners with everything and everyone they need to reach their full potential and have more fun with the sport, from coaching plans that adapt to meet their needs, to inspiration, motivation and a community of million to run with.”
Nike+ Run Club users, who represent over 250 countries, will now receive quicker real-time information on running time, distance and location along with motivational support and expert advice via Nike’s athletes and coaches.
They called @MJGold the fastest man on the planet. You can call him Coach with #NRC: https://t.co/0w0uMrXxaI pic.twitter.com/qm8wF9tzOg
— Nike+ Run Club (@NikeRunning) August 18, 2016
With Apple expected to include a GPS-tracking component in its Apple Watch later this year, users will no longer have to physically carry their phone with them on a run; the Watch would now track a runner’s pace, distance, elevation, heart rate and location.
Nike continues to tout giving runners a more complete digital and fitness experience, with the Nike+ Run Club app being another example of just that.
“Digital enables us to better serve our consumers across our business and we will continue to invest in our digital portfolio of services and connect with athletes anytime, anywhere,” President Trevor Edwards told Business Wire a few weeks ago.