May is National Bike Month and there are plenty of reasons to ride your bike. You can save time and money, help the environment, and get fit! Here are a couple dates to remember:
For more information on National Bike Month, check out the League of American Bicyclists.
While supplies last you can get a free MOTOACTV watch strap in pink or red with purchase of a new MOTOACTV fitness tracker.
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We’re always finding ways to perform better—just like you. Yesterday, we released a new software upgrade for MOTOACTV that features these important enhancements:
Enhancements
To install the latest software, just connect your MOTOACTV device to your PC or Mac (cable included) and you’ll be prompted to download and install. It’s free and easy!
Not familiar with MOTOACTV? The sweat proof and stylish device tracks workout data with Accusense™ technology and GPS while serving as a smart MP3 player. Check out these videos from University of California, San Diego Motorola Ambassador Ann Kang describing how MOTOACTV can improve your tennis and cycling experiences.
Tennis
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It’s the moment every runner has replayed over and over again in their minds. Muscles aching, the cheering crowd slowly comes into view, then the ticking clock, then – finally – the finish line!
We’re thrilled to offer congratulations to each of our MOTOACTV Ambassadors for completing the NYC Half Marathon this past Sunday! Now that they’ve each had ample time for rest and relaxation, we’ve asked them to reflect on their experience with MOTOACTV – from training, to race day, and beyond!
Neil
The MOTOACTV played an integral part in my training. I loved the fact that it was easily readable, simple to set up and the downloads were seamless.
On race day the fact that the screen was very clear made it very easy to see where my pace was in addition to where on the course I was. In addition the heart rate feature helped me gauge my effort in conjunction with the speed at which I was running.
I absolutely plan on using the MOTOACTV in future races as the accuracy compared to my previous watch (Garmin) is far greater.
Up next for Neil: I am doing the Escape from the Palisades Half Marathon in May and most certainly will be using the MOTOACTV.
Elizabeth
MOTOACTV really helped me get prepared, as it gave me the confidence to know exactly where I was training-wise. Even though I had a Garmin that I was quite attached to a month before, MOTOACTV made running a lot easier. It gets signal in seconds (I used to have to wait up to 10 or 15 minutes with my Garmin 405!), and all the data was being fed into my ear without me even having to look down while I finished a lap. I was able to focus more on efficiency, form and speed instead of looking to see how my watch thought I was doing, which is just priceless.
It definitely made a difference in my race day performance- I felt as if my best running partner had come along to pace me! MOTOACTV has already replaced my previous GPS that I really used to love. There’s really no comparison.
Up next for Elizabeth: It’ll be a busy year for me as I’m still planning to run around 20 more races, including 2 marathons and around 5 to 8 half marathons. I will definitely plan to keep using my MOTOACTV!
Linda
I really liked the feature of the device that creates a Performance Playlist and I even listened to mine while I was running the NYC Half! I also really liked the audio prompts of my performance after each lap and “on-demand” updates just by hitting the device.
I was a little more motivated to train because I had the device — I was fascinated with the idea of the performance playlist and wanted to run more listening to a variety of different music to create the ideal performance playlist. I’d like to think that listening to the performance playlist while running the NYC Half helped me use my music to run optimally, especially when I started to feel tired.
Up next for Linda: In the next six months, I plan to run a variety of races ranging in distance from 4 miles up to 13.1 miles. I will probably use the MOTOACTV while running some of those races, particularly the longer ones.
Karla
Love, love, love the online interface. I also love being able to chart my pace for a run against the elevation to see how well I’m handling hills and the other challenges while I run. The metrics options are really cool, and I’m enjoying the GPS in general.
Racing with MOTOACTV was great! I got a GPS signal right away in Central Park and at every mile marker; MOTOACTV was within .03 accuracy on the distance. Being able to check my pace any time, instead of waiting to calculate my splits at the mile markers, really helped me run a more even pace, which is a good thing. I definitely think it made a difference in my performance for that reason–even pacing helps prevent you from going out too fast and paying for it later in the race.
The GPS partnered with the MP3 really is an awesome training tool for anyone who likes to train with music. I used to run with Nike+ iPod, but with the more detailed running and music stats you get with MOTOACTV, I’ll probably retire my Nike+ now. Really, I think this product is so close to perfect for runners who train with music.
Up next for Karla: My next race is the Cherry Blossom 10-Miler in DC on April 1. I’ll definitely run with MOTOACTV again.
Note: As a safety precaution, New York Road Runners (NYRR) strongly discourages the use of devices requiring headphones when participating in NYRR events such as the NYC Half. Should you choose to use headphones to listen to music during your training or while running, NYRR recommends that you keep the volume low to allow ambient noises to make you aware of your surroundings.
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In just a few days, 15,000 runners of all stripes will carb up, lace up their running shoes and flood the streets of New York City with New York Road Runners (NYRR) for the NYC Half Marathon. And at least four runners – Linda Chan, Elizabeth Maiuolo, Neil Strahl and Karla Bruning – will have MOTOACTV to keep their minds and bodies motivated as the miles tick by.
For the last several weeks, these four “MOTOACTV ambassadors” have gotten to know this device the best way you can – taking it along on run after run after run as they train for the big day. Here’s what they have to say about MOTOACTV:
Elizabeth Maiuolo
“Wore it on my run this morning along with my Garmin and I was very happy with it. Loved the sound! Got satellite faster than my Garmin!! And it synched very fast as soon as I walked in.”
Elizabeth also said she loves the fact she doesn’t need to carry an extra gadget for her music – plus there is plenty of space for all her songs. Even organized by playlist!
Linda Chan
“I had my first real run using the Motorola MOTOACTV this morning and I can’t believe how impressed I am with it. It was exciting to see my splits right on the device’s attractive, easy-to-access and easy-to-read display. This should give me more incentive to get out of bed in the morning for those runs as I train for the NYC Half Marathon!”
Linda also can’t stop praising MOTOACTV’s ability to fully integrate her music with her training, and she looks forward to using her performance playlist to help push her during the NYC Half Marathon!
Neil Strahl
“So far I have used the MOTOACTV for over a week. I have also run it in some instances side-by-side with my Garmin and have found it actually more accurate! So far it is extremely impressive.”
Neil’s favorite thing so far? MOTOACTV’s extreme accuracy and unbelievable feedback regarding workouts. He loves the ease of downloading stats and the info it tracks.
Karla Bruning
“GPS and mp3 all in one? Yes please! So far, it seems like a really cool device.”
Last, but certainly not least, Karla can’t get over the fact that MOTOACTV doesn’t just combine GPS with an MP3 player, but actually measures her performance during each individual song.
The Verdict?
The ambassadors have spoken, and you heard it here first. MOTOACTV is pretty awesome.
Look out for our ambassadors’ next blog post for the inside scoop on all the ups, downs and race-day finish line drama!
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Our Moto Athletes worked up a real sweat at Mobile World Congress, each testing their endurance while playing music and measuring their performance with their MOTOACTVs. During the four days of the show, our Moto Athletes ran and cycled over 600km or on average just over 3 and a half full marathons every day.
We even had Olympic, World and Commonwealth champion Iwan Thomas run a mile (twice) on the treadmill to showcase how the MOTOACTV has helped his training regime.
However it wasn’t just competition amongst the Moto Athletes or sports personalities that created buzz around the MOTOACTV area. The #MWCMarathon Twitter competition was a huge success, where people entered a daily competition for their chance to win one of ten MOTOACTV devices.
We received hundreds of entries and the lucky winners of each day are featured below:
Day 1 of the #MWCMarathon – 27 Feb 2012 (96.39 kilometers)
@richard_jg
Day 2 of the #MWCMarathon – 28 Feb 2012 (156.267 kilometers)
Iwan’s Mile – 28 Feb 2012 (Fastest Time of 5:58)
Day 3 of the #MWCMarathon – 29 Feb 2012 (189.74 kilometers)
Day 4 of the #MWCMarathon – 1 March 2012 (159.616 kilometers)
Please DM @MOTOACTV via Twitter with your email address so we can arrange delivery of your brand new MOTOACTV.
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It’s the New Year and the reality of that aggressive resolution has set in. That’s ok. Nothing worth having comes easy. Luckily, the MOTOACTV portal is here to help. Here’s how: Workout Data The MOTOACTV device tracks and stores heartbeats, steps and strides as you walk, run and cycle. The Workouts section of the MOTOACTV.com portal then analyzes your performance data and creates useful, easy-to-understand charts, tools and programs that help you see where your strengths and weaknesses exist – and subsequently crush them. Planning Tools No excuses. No compromise. The portal allows you to schedule workouts in your planning calendar up to a month in advance to stay on track, save your routes, and introduce new workouts to keep the body guessing. “I just have too much going on and never have time” is 2011’s rationale.
Goal Setting Your fitness goals section shows a breakdown of your total weight loss, how many days you’ve worked out this week, and how many miles you’ve accomplished. Competition If your high performance playlist isn’t enough, compete with your friends for added motivation. The MOTOACTV portal provides friendly leader boards and comparisons, but you must provide the sweat in order to earn bragging rights. Trust us, having them feels good. *(Need to include as many photos of the portal as we can to demo these points)
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Working out or getting a face wash? In the winter, it can be hard to decide which you’d rather do (especially with that Holiday to-do list constantly getting longer).
Three specific MOTOACTV features can help you feel the brrr…n, even when it’s cold.
- Smart Music Player- MOTOACTV learns which songs motivate you best and creates a high-performance playlist to move you toward personal bests, whether that’s holiday jingles or the latest fist-pumping beat.
2. Audio Coach- You think it’s cold? How do you think Santa feels right now? Ok, maybe it doesn’t say that, but the audio coach helps keep you moving on your walk, run or ride with updates on your pace, split times and more, to make sure you’re not leaving anything out there on the field.
3. MOTOACTV Training Portal- Most importantly, this feature is utilized indoors. You can plan your workouts, create long-term goals and analyze your performance right online. Workout data is automatically uploaded to the site wirelessly from your device, so you can chart your progress effortlessly while sippin’ on hot cocoa.
Play the MOTOACTV game on our Facebook page and you could land yourself a free device if you’re one of the winners.
Don’t get left out in the cold this holiday season, be MOTOACTV.
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