Nike
Nike’s looking out for runners.
Level up. The Nike Run Club (NRC) app launched two key safety updates: local weather alerts and real-time location sharing.
Users can now check weather conditions and daylight hours before runs, plus share their live location with friends and family via a shareable link.
Long run. Available in 11 languages across 160+ countries, the features complement NRC’s existing suite of 300+ guided runs and six training plans.
Growing the sport, brands are removing barriers to lacing up.
- Along with syncing Nike’s apps, Strava added heat maps of well-trafficked routes.
- Runna, Coopah, and TRAIT offer tailored cross-training plans for injury prevention.
- Aussie app Femmi syncs with women’s menstrual cycles for smarter training loads.
In addition to safety advancements, apparel brands are widening the sport’s appeal by reinventing its aesthetic and aligning like-minded athletes via local events.
Looking ahead: As AI-powered running apps scale up, Nike’s focus on safety positions NRC as more than just a training tool. Seeking to differentiate, more community-focused updates could separate it from the pack.
