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Wednesday, September 27, 2006
If you thought having the entire Verizon network behind you was cool, try taking them on a run, now. Verizon announced today with Bones in Motion V Cast integration that allows runners, cyclists, triathletes and walkers to, “track and store their workouts-including mileage, split times, caloric burn, elevation changes and other information-as well as to share running route information from cities around the country, all with the push of a button on their wireless phones.”
Using the built-in GPS of the Get It Now-enabled phones, your phone will now be able to monitor your speed, distance, calories burned, pace and the route in which you took. If you’re a chocolate lover, then you’ll be able to also listen to tunes as you do all this via the LG’s iTunes-like phone. In fact, this all sounds a little like the iPod+Nike thing but you’re not tied down to a certain brand of shoes and you can use one of many selected (and different branded) phones on the Verizon network.
John Harrobin, vice president of digital media and advertising for Verizon Wireless, said, “We recognize our customers lead active lifestyles and want to stay connected, listen to music and track their progress during a run, walk or ride. Now instead of carrying multiple devices to get through one workout, they can simply add BiM Active to their phones to get more functionality out of a single device.”
You’ll be able to check out all your stats via BiM’s web site, Runner’s World RunTracker, without the need to sync when you’re done with your workout.
“Technology is continuing to enhance the running experience, and we’re excited to partner with BiM to offer runners a resource like the RunTracker,” said David Willey, vice president/editor-in-chief of Runner’s World. “The real-time workout information is vital to runners of every ability level, and this will allow them to easily upload and store their training information to better achieve their training goals.”
Beginning today, BiM Active is available on select Get It Now-enabled phones, including the Samsung SCH-a930 and SCH-a990, LG Chocolate (VX8500), Motorola V325, RAZR V3c and RAZR V3m.
Customers can download BiM Active to their phones from the Sports category of the getGOING shopping aisle of the Get It Now virtual store for $9.99 monthly access or $1.99 for 24-hour use purchase. Download charges for Get It Now applications vary and airtime charges apply when browsing, downloading and using certain applications. Customers need Verizon Wireless digital service to access the Get It Now virtual store.
For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.